Beavers: Experiment Activity Badge


From the cells in our bodies to the energy fuelling our homes and the stars in the night sky, we use science to find out more about the mind-boggling universe we call home. Pop on your safety goggles and get experimenting.

To earn your badge, do all three of the science activities below. For each one, take photographs and write explanations to email  your leader showing what you did and what you found out.


Safety

Science
Supervise young people, and only do science activities that are advised and age appropriate for your section. Test activities first, to make sure you’re confident you can lead them safely. Use protective clothing where necessary.
Scissors
Supervise young people appropriately when they’re using scissors. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people
Rubbish and recycling
All items should be clean and suitable for this activity.
PPE
Before completing this activity make sure you have suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). This could include eye or ear protection, gloves, and anything else you need to protect yourself. You’ll know what you need as a result of completing the risk assessment for the activity.
All activities must be safely managed. 


Experiment 1 Marvelous Magnets
Three fun experiments to help everyone learn about magnets.
You will need: Pens or pencils, Scrap paper, Scissors, Sticky tape, String, Magnets, Paper clips, Large bucket, Clear pots or bottles (with lids), Selection of small objects (Some magnetic and some not; for example, paperclips, buttons, beads, tinfoil, elastic bands)
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/marvellous-magnets/


Experiment 2 Slimy States
Explore the science behind slime by cooking up a batch of your own.
You will need: Spoons, Kitchen scales, Mixing bowls, Measuring jugs, Food colouring, Cornflour
www.scouts.org.uk/activities/slimy-states/


Experiment 3 It’s a Sprout Time
Watch a plant as it grows make sure it has what it needs to thrive.
You will need: Camera or phone, Pens or pencils, Plants or seeds, Poster-sized pieces of paper (Why not try growing some vegetables for you to eat this summer).
https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/its-a-sprout-time/
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Beavers: Disability Awareness Activity Badge

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As Scouts, we believe in inclusion, which means making sure nobody gets left out. 1.      Disability awareness: Find out about Paralympian and Scout Ambassador, Ellie Simmonds. Make a poster to tell a story about her achievements. This article may be a good starting point https://www.channel4.com/news/ellie-simmonds-paralympics-golden-girl Physical disability awareness: Have a go at playing Boccia, find out how to play here:  https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/brilliant-boccia/ 2.      Deaf awareness: Use this worksheet to help you learn the Promise in British Sign Language. http://www.colonyresources.co.uk/activity/disability/beaverpromise.pdf Get your parent to film you saying the promise in BSL so you can show your leader.   3.      Sight awareness: Watch this video to find out about how guide dogs help blind people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wr7SUVb_0s&ab_channel=GuideDogs  
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Cubs: Scientist Activity Badge

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From the cells in our bodies to the energy fuelling our homes and the stars in the night sky, we use science to find out more about the mind-boggling universe we call home. Pop on your safety goggles and get experimenting. To earn your badge, do all six of the science activities below. For each one, take photographs and write explanations to email  your leader showing what you did and what you found out. Safety Science Supervise young people, and only do science activities that are advised and age appropriate for your section. Test activities first, to make sure you’re confident you can lead them safely. Use protective clothing where necessary. Scissors Supervise young people appropriately when they’re using scissors. Store all sharp objects securely, out of the reach of young people Rubbish and recycling All items should be clean and suitable for this activity. PPE Before completing this activity make sure you have suitable personal protective equipment
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Beavers: Communicator Activity Badge

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Listen up! from simple phone calls to secret codes, Scouts are fantastic communicators. How to earn your badge: 1.      Learn how to make a phone call. Here is a fun game to help you practise making a call  https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/hide-and-speak/   2.      Play the Jump your number game to help you to learn your phone number https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/jump-your-number/ 3.      Learn how to send an email or text message. When you’ve completed all of the requirements for this badge, you could send an email to your leader to let them know what you’ve done . 4.               4.        Morse code is a type of code that is used to send telegraphic information using rhythm. Morse code uses dots and dashes to show the alphabet letters, numbers, punctuation and special characters of a given message. When messages are sent by Morse code, dots are short beeps or clicks or flashes, and dashes are longer ones. Using a whistle or torch and the image below,
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Beavers and Cubs: Super Scarves

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Today we’re going to learn to be more independent and remember what it means to be a Scout by practising rolling, folding, and tying our Scout scarves. Some people call them neckers, and others have other names too. To learn to roll, fold, and tie your scarf, all you’ll need is your scarf, a woggle, and a little bit of space. Everyone got their stuff? Hold it up so everyone can see... great, let’s go. Start off by spreading out your scarf with the point facing away from you, then smooth it out. Start to roll it away from you, using both hands and keeping it nice and smooth. Stop rolling once there’s about a hand span of space between the roll and the point. Stretch your hand out like a starfish – if your thumb touches the roll, your little finger should touch the point of the scarf. Unroll your scarf so you can practise folding it. It works in the same way, except you’ll fold it instead of rolling it. Scouts all over the world wear neckers – they remind everyone that they’re a part of
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