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Weather Merit Badge Workshop Thank you for registering your scout for a Merit Badge Workshop at Moody Gardens. Please see information below regarding what your scout should bring and which badge requirements will be completed during this workshop. A copy of our department’s requirement policy is also included. What to Bring:

Blue Card

Notebook and pen/pencil

Sack lunch and drink

Optional- Recyclables to help assemble your weather instrument.

Requirements Covered in Workshop:

1) Define meteorology. Explain what weather is and what climate is. Discuss how the weather affects farmers, sailors, aviators and the outdoor construction industry. Tell why weather forecasts are important to each of these groups.

2) Name five dangerous weather-related conditions. Give the safety rules for each when outdoors and explain the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning. Discuss the safety rules with your family. (PARTIAL)

3) Explain the difference between high- and low-pressure systems in the atmosphere. Tell which is

related to good and to poor weather. Draw cross sections of a cold front and a warm front, showing clouds associated with each type of front and the location of precipitation.

4) Tell what causes wind, why it rains and how lightning and hail are formed.

5) Identify and describe clouds in the low, middle and upper levels of the atmosphere. Relate

these to specific types of weather.

6) Draw a diagram of the water cycle and label its major processes. Explain the water cycle to your counselor.

7) Identify some human activities that can alter the environment, and describe how they affect the

climate and people.

8) Describe how the tilt of the Earth’s axis helps determine the climate of a region near the equator, near the poles and across the area in between.

9a) Make one of the following instruments: wind vane, anemometer, rain gauge, hygrometer.

Keep a daily weather log for one week using information from this instrument as well as from other sources such as local radio and television stations, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and Internet sources (with your parent’s permission). Record the following information at the same time every day: wind direction and speed, temperature, precipitation and types of clouds. Be

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sure to make a note of any morning dew or frost. Also, list the weather forecasts from radio or television at the same time each day and show how the weather really turned out. (PARTIAL)

11) Find out about a weather-related career opportunity that interests you. Discuss with and

explain to your counselor what training, education and responsibilities are required for and of such a position.

Requirements Completed Outside Workshop:

2) Name five dangerous weather-related conditions. Give the safety rules for each when outdoors and explain the difference between a severe weather watch and a warning. Discuss the safety rules with your family. (PARTIAL)

9a) Make one of the following instruments: wind vane, anemometer, rain gauge, hygrometer. Keep

a daily weather log for one week using information from this instrument as well as from other sources such as local radio and television stations, NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards and Internet sources (with your parent’s permission). Record the following information at the same time every day: wind direction and speed, temperature, precipitation and types of clouds. Be sure to make a note of any morning dew or frost. In the log, also list the weather forecasts from radio or television at the same time each day and show how the weather really turned out. (PARTIAL)

10) Give at least a 5-minute talk to a group (unit or Cub Scout pack) explaining the outdoor safety

rules in the event of lightning, flash floods and tornadoes. Before your talk, share your outline with your counselor for approval.

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Moody Gardens Education Department’s Scout Workshop Requirement Policy Here at Moody Gardens, we offer a unique environment for your scout to participate in our workshop program. We may not be able to help your scout complete their badge in full due to specific requirements. In this case, they will receive a partial completion. Our counselors will sign off on the requirements they have completed during their workshop. Please remind your scout to be actively engaged in the workshop; credit will not be given for just attendance. Your scout should pro-actively complete pre-requisites & outside requirements before attending a workshop. Scouts may schedule for review of outside requirement completion following each workshop. They will be scheduled on a first-come, first-serve basis at the time of registration check in. During their scheduled time, your scout will meet with a counselor to provide their supporting documentation and answer any follow-up questions. This documentation may include but is not limited to photos, data logs, prepared programs, project documents and other supporting evidence that shows all requirement components have been met. If we are unable to verify completion of your scout’s outstanding requirements due to insufficient evidence/supporting documentation, or your scout does not complete pre-requisites, a partial will be the result. Your scout will be directed to meet with their unit leader for review of outstanding work to obtain a complete sign-off or referral to their unit’s internal designated merit badge counselor. Reference BSA Guide to Advancement: (“The Merit Badge Program” 7.0.3.3 Partial Completions).

BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE DAY MEDICAL FORM

In the event of a medical emergency, I hereby provide the following information, including a

telephone number where I may be reached at all times during the Moody Gardens camp

program. I have also listed the name and telephone number(s) of my child’s primary physician

who will be contacted in the event of an emergency.

Scout’s name___________________________________ DOB _____________________

Parent/Guardian___________________________________ Home Phone__________________

Address_______________________________________________________________________

Cell Phone_______________________________ Email _________________________

In the event of an emergency, please notify___________________________________________

Emergency Phone Number(s)______________________________________________________

Primary Physician_________________________ Phone Number(s)_______________________

Please list all known medical conditions which may affect your child during the Moody Gardens

event.(i.e. allergies, asthma, epilepsy, diabetes, etc.)

______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Current Medications_____________________________________________________________

Special Instructions______________________________________________________________

Immunizations (give date of most recent)

Tetanus/DPT___________________ Measles, Mumps, Rubella/MMR_____________________

I understand that Moody Gardens personnel will only provide minor emergency first aid to

my child and I understand that I will be contacted immediately in case of an injury or

illness. All information provided here is correct. My child has permission to engage in all

camp activities.

_______________________________________________ _____________________________

Parent’s signature Date

BOY SCOUT MERIT BADGE DAY MODEL RELEASE

I do hereby irrevocable authorize: Moody Gardens®

One Hope Blvd. Galveston, TX 77554

his/her legal representatives, assigns, and those acting under his/her permission, and on his/her authority to copyright, publish, and use in all forms and media and all manners for advertising, trade promotion, and any other lawful purpose whatsoever, photography of me in whole or in part or composite, or reproduction thereof, or other derivative works made through any medium. I do hereby waive any right I may have to inspect or approve the finished product or the advertising or other copy that may be used in connection therewith or the use to which it may be applied. I do hereby warrant that I or my legal guardian, have/has every right to contract in my own name in the above regard. Further, I have read the above authorization and release prior to its execution and am fully familiar with its contents.

Scout’s Name (print) Date

Parent/Guardian’s Name (print)

Address

City State Zip Code

Daytime Telephone Number

Legal Signature

Moody Gardens® Patch Order Form

Moody Gardens® patches are now available. The background of the patch is white, and the border, embroidery, and pyramids are black. The shark, flower, and planet are blue, pink, and yellow respectively. Order forms and payment must be received in advance. Please add payment to the total amount owed for the Merit Badge Day class. Your scout will receive the patch(es) during check-in at the next Boy Scout Merit Badge Day.

Scout’s Name:

Parent’s Name:

Quantity Total Cost

X $2.00 each

For more information, please contact the Education Coordinator at (800) 582-4673, x4320. Mail your order form and payment back with your registration packet or send to:

Education Department Moody Gardens One Hope Blvd. Galveston, Texas 77554