Scouts Go Solar Challenge
Examiner to help and guide the Scout in doing this badge
Examiner to give details of the activities and help the Scout to select the activity that he would prefer
A higher standard is expected from the Senior Scouts than from the Junior Scouts in doing the activities
Know about Sun, Solar energy and how it is related to our life
Know about renewable & nonrenewable energy sources
Know about good and bad impacts of the Sun on health and environment
Know about how to minimize bad impacts of the Sun on health and environment
Know about the uses of solar energy and the technologies to harness the energy from Sun.
Perform following Solar activities (03 activities from each section) during a level 03 Solar introduction workshop including compulsory activities
Organize and execute a community service project with the Patrol (maximum of 8 scouts) for a minimum of 72 Service hours (total contribution)
Sun is Life – Activity List
Chasing Light
Shadow Thief
Solar Art
Colours of Solar energy
Sundial
Solar and other energy sources (Compulsory)
Solar compass
Impact of the Sun on health and environment – Activity List
Sunglasses
Your greenhouse
Ozone and sunburn
Don’t get a sunburn
How to treat a sunstroke (Compulsory)
Ozone and breathing
UV rays and SPF
Uses of solar energy – Activity List
Sun one day – Every day
Solar box cooker
Pure water (SODIS method)
Collect water
Solar Quiz (Compulsory)
Your Solar lamp
Go Solar – Activity List
Have a Solar lunch (Balanced diet – Compulsory)
Use clean water
Have a solar shower
Install a warm water collector
Awarding
With the Recommendation of relevant District officials, District Coordinator shall submit the specimen form to the National Head Quarters & National Scouts Go Solar Challenge coordinator will issue the Badge and the certificate. In the absence of District coordinator, ADC Program will submit the specimen form (report) to the NHQ.
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