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SH-1(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JH-1- Observer .JH-2-Stalker)
Objective: - Show the skill & ability in tracking foot prints and in observation
Pass or have passed the observer or the stalker badge.
Recognize and explain two different characteristics in each of three different human footprints.
Solve with reasonable accuracy, three tracking stories in sand or other suitable natural material.
Make a total of 5 plaster casts of the tracks of birds, animals, car, or cycle. All casts to be taken unaided and correctly labeled, with date and place of making. Two of them (at least) to be wild animals or birds)
Lay a trail of at least ½ KM in length containing at least four different kinds of signs made of natural material, 40 to 60 signs to be used, and the route to be over ground that the Scout is unfamiliar with. The trail to be followed by a Scout of G.S.M. Standard
SH-2(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – None)
Objective: - Show the skill in planning a hike and in hiking
Demonstrate methods of packing and carrying a complete hiking kit for a 24 hour hike. The kit to include food. Be prepared to justify his choice of the kit.
Take part in 3 hikes, during each of which a kit is carried and the Scout sleeps out. Distance of two hikes to be at least 10 KM each and the other to be not less than 30 KM, with two nights camping out. Logs of high standard to be produced.
Select a route for a 15 KM hike from a OS map not necessarily of his own district, giving reasons for his choice of route.
Select three areas of approximately 1 Sq. KM from a map, where a good hike camp should be possible, giving reasons for the choice of the area.
Make an article of hiking kit, such as tent, sleeping bag, rucksack, a bag or other container in which to pack pans, food toilet requisites etc.
Show a knowledge of personal hygiene, care of feet and foot gear.
SH-3(Corresponding badge for under 14yrs 6 months – JH-3- MapMaker )
Objective: - Demonstrate the ability to understand maps, in making maps and using equipment used for surveying
Pass or have passed the map maker badge. Draw a simple cross section from an OS map (Line chosen to include varied features, gradients etc.)
Have worked as a member of a Surveyor’s Party for a total of five days directly assisting a surveyor.
Be familiar and be able to manipulate the Theodolite and other instruments used by a surveyor.
Make an O.S. map of one KM radius of an area selected by the examiner
SH-5(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-5-Weatherman)
Objective: - Demonstrate how weather maps are made, equipment used to gauge and predict weather
Pass or have passed paragraphs. 3 & 4 of the weatherman badge
Keep from his own observations, a daily record of weather for one month
Explain the purpose and the principles of the simple thermometer, wet and dry- bulb thermometer, barometer, and an anemometer.
Know how synoptic weather maps are produced and be able to understand a simplified version of such a map, such as printed in newspapers.
Understand the following: relative humidity, dew point, isobar, millibar, isotherm, BuysBallot’s law, cold front, warm front, and illustrate any explanations with diagrams.
Construct a wind-vane, and a simple rain gauge.
Understand at least three different ways in which clouds are formed
SH-4(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-4-Starman )
Objective: - Demonstrate the interest and skill in astronomy, and about the stars & planets and how they are scientifically observed
Demonstrate with diagrams, drawings or models, a general knowledge of the nature of the stars and planets, and their apparent and actual movements. Understand the cause of the seasons, eclipses, etc.
Be able to describe in generally the bodies of the Solar system, Sun, Moon, (With an explanation of its phases) Planets, Satellites, Comets, Meteoroids, and minor Planets.
Recognize the main constellations that can be seen to the naked eye from Sri Lanka.
Understand the principles of telescope, and spectroscopes. Discuss the work carried in an observatory. Have a basic understanding of the world’s leading observatories.
Keep an observer’s diary for a period of not less than two months, with a planned progamme included, such as, estimating the magnitude of a variable star, estimating time from the apparent movement of the constellations.
SH-6(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months – JH-6-Explorer)
Objective: - Demonstrate the skill in planning, organizing and executing long hikes and expeditions
Pass or have passed the hiker or the Master Canoeist badge
Take part in an expedition with not less than 2 and not more than 4 Scouts. The expedition may be on foot, bicycle, or boat
The expedition must be planned to extend over at least four consecutive days (with 3 nights out), spent away from home, under canvass, rough shelter or open. All necessary equipment and food must be taken and all meals be prepared by the members of the expedition.
All Scouts of the expedition will take an equal part in the planning arrangements before and during the expedition but it is not necessary that all participants should be under test.
A log of the expedition must be kept by each member of the party, having previously agreed between themselves a different emphasis for each log.- e.g.:- Weather, Geography, History, Archeology, Botany , Ornithology etc.
The route and the special log subjects must have the prior approval of the examiner.
The expedition, whether on foot or otherwise must be a test of determination, courage, physical endurance and a high degree of cooperation among those taking part.
An expedition on foot should cover at least 80 KM.
An expedition by water will cover at least 80 KM and the log will cover such points as the state of the river conditions, of banks, obstructions to navigation, currents etc.
An expedition by bicycle will cover at least 150 KM , as far as possible off Class A roads
SH-7(Corresponding badge for under 14Yrs 6 months –none)
Objective: - Demonstrate the Scout’s interest and skill in prehistory, archeology, law relating to archeology and about preserving archeological sites
Have a knowledge of ONE of the periods of human pre history ( e.g Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, Bronze Age, Iron Age etc.) and have a basic knowledge of the cultures of the people of the period selected
Show an understanding of the importance of preservation of ancient monuments, the necessity of reporting finds, and the danger of digging without expert supervision.
Have a general knowledge of the methods used by archaeologists for discovering and recognizing sites(e.g. field work, aerial photographs, etc.) and a knowledge of the process of scheduling ancient monuments and the law of Treasure Trove. AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING
Produce a log with sketches and/or photographs of at least one week”s work on a “dig” which he has assisted
Produce a log of a study of various periods of architecture including sketches made in the field, of different styles
Show that parts of temples or churches can be approximately dated by the architectural style
Make a report of objects of two periods exhibited in a museum. N.B.: The report must be illustrated with sketches made in the museum and show knowledge of the importance and the use of the objects.
Carry out an archaeological project selected by himself and approved by the examiner