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'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Weather Merit Badge|Weather}}
'{{Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Weather Merit Badge|Weather}}
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=A. Make Your Plan =
[[Image:WeatherActivityFlyerSample.PNG|right|Sample Patrol Activity Flyer]]
# '''[[Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips]]''' - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity.  Read carefully before you start your plan!
# '''Share Your Plan''' - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  Make changes to the plan as needed.
# '''Prepare Activity Flyer''' - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.
{| class="wikitable"
![[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide|Patrol Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts
|-
![[Virtual Field Trip Planning Guide|Virtual Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Yes. Build home weather station
|-
![[Family Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Family Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Yes. Build home weather station
|-
![[Service Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|Service Activity]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
|n/a
|-
![[STEM Activity Merit Badge Planning Guide|S.T.E.M. Activity]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
|Learn Meteorology
|-
![[Field Trip Merit Badge Planning Guide|Field Trip]]
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR
| Find a weather station or meteorogist?
|-
![[Duty-to-God Merit Badge Planning Guide|Duty-to-God]]
|BGcolor=red| POOR
| N/A
|-
![[Merit Badge Day Planning Guide|MB Day]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Pre-requisite, build weather station and track 7 days weather.
|-
![[Overnighter Merit Badge Planning Guide|Overnighter]]
|BGcolor=yellow| FAIR
| Find a weather station or meteorogist?  Do a outdoor weather safety talks at the patrol evening campfire.
|-
![[Summer Camp Merit Badge Planning Guide|Summer Camp]]
|BGcolor=lime| GREAT
| Use Camp Meteorology station to track daily weather.
|}
== Online Resources ==
* '''[https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/weather-merit-badge.asp Weather Merit Badge Requirements]''': BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* '''[https://filestore.scouting.org/filestore/Merit_Badge_ReqandRes/Weather.pdf Weather Merit Badge File Store]''': Online resources
* '''[http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Weather.pdf Weather Merit Badge Worksheets]''':  Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC.  When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
* '''[https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00PYQMLPM/maintourvacationA/ Weather Merit Badge Booklet]''': Everything thing you need to know about Weather is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
= B. Introduction Meeting =
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.
== News Flash ==
= C. Homework / Prerequisites =
[[Image:BadWeather.jpg|right]]
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. 
* Required Reading:
** [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather Weather @ Simple-Wikipedia]: Get the basics quickly.
** '''[https://www.weather.gov/owlie/scouts_merit_badge NWS Guide to the Scout Weather Merit Badge]''' -  Boy, Girl Scout Weather Merit Badge checklist, lesson plan, materials


==A. Make Your Plan ==
<font color=blue>
[[Image:WeatherMBBook.jpg|right]]
* Req #6: Draw a diagram of the water cycle and label its major processes. Explain the water cycle to your counselor.
'''1. Before you start- Get Basic Leadership Training:'''
* Req #7: Identify some human activities that can alter the environment, and describe how they affect the climate and people.
* [[Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide]]: 10 Tips for successful [[Patrol Leader]]s, [[Scoutmaster]]s and [[Merit Badge Counselor]]s.
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* [[Training]]: Ask your Scoumaster - Have all youth and adult leaders in your unit completed new leader training?
 
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night =
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets.  Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. 


'''2. Merit Badge Guides:'''
==Discussion Group with MBC:==
* [https://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Weather Weather Merit Badge Requirements]: MeritBadge.org guide to requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
* Req #1: Discussion - What is meteorology and why is it important
* [https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00SG8HJ0C/maintourvacationA/ Weather Merit Badge Booklet]: Everything thing you need to know about Weather is right here.  Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.
* Req #2: Discussion - Describe five hazardous weather scenarios.
* [[Merit Badge Counselor|Meet the Merit Badge Counselor]]: Get more ideas for cool ''Weather'' activities in your community. Some activities require his advance approval. The Scoutmaster should be able to recommend a counselor to you.  Bring a buddy.
* Req #3: Discussion - What are weather fronts?
* Req #4: Discussion - How is wind, rain, lightning and hail formed?
* Req #5: Discussion - Clouds in the atmosphere
* Req #8: Discussion - The Earth's tilt and weather formation
* Req #11: Discussion - Careers in meteorology


'''3. Sample Plan Outline:'''
Resources:
Note: This Plan is a Draft - Some dates, events and activities may change after reviewing it with your leaders. Ponder each of the sections below - what still study, where will you go, what will you do, when will you start and finish?
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APdi0thkDrA Youtube NOAA Weather Alert Broadcast] - Severe Thunderstorm alert.


'''4. Prepare Draft of your [[Activity Flyer]]:'''
== Build a Weather Instrument ==
The flyer will summarize all of your ideas on to one page in a colorful format.
* Req #9A: Build a weather instrument and keep a daily weather log for 1 week.
* [https://www.earthsciweek.org/classroom-activities/build-your-own-weather-station Build Your Own Weather Station] - Instructional Kit from Earth Science Week.  Note list of required supplies.


==B. Plan Presentation ==
== Outdoor Safety Presentation ==
At least one month beforehand you need to present your patrol plan for review, modifications and approval.  Coming prepared with a plan of action is very important to activity success.  There are many adult and youth leaders are waiting to help you out.


# Prepare rough draft of plan - purpose and calendar of events
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# Prepare rough draft of event flyer - purpose, event calendar, and how to prepare.
<br>Req #10. Give a talk of at least five minutes to a group (such as your unit or a 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.</font>
# Carefully notate all "Prerequisites", Supplies needed, costs, homework, etc.
# Meet with the [[Scoutmaster]] and/or [[Troop Guide]].
# Meet with the [[Patrol Leaders Council]].


=E. Field Trip =
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:


* '''Weather is Fun!''' - Patrol Presentation. 1-3 Weeks before activity start, share your plan with your patrol.  They need to know what to expect. They may even Bring a Friend.
For Requirement 9 you need to do just one of the following
# Share your plan with your fellow scouts.
* 9a. Build a weather instrument / keep log (see above)
# Send Reminders to Scouts - At least 24 hours before each event.
* 9b. (1) Visit a weather station (see below)
# Remind Scouts to print and bring the '''[http://usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/worksheets/Weather.pdf Weather Merit Badge Worksheet]]'''.
* 9b. (2) Talk with a meteorologist.
# Remind Scouts to print and bring a '''[http://usscouts.org/advance/docs/34124.pdf Blue Card]'''.
# Which scouts will need an extra copy?


==C. Study Hall ==
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles intruduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. 


# Prepare an agenda and make Assignments as needed.
== Visit a Weather Station ==
# What learning materials are needed for this meeting? Who will bring them?
# Watch video, powerpoint or other online tutorial.
# Update one or more sections of the merit badge worksheet.  (Ask the Merit Badge Counselor which requirements are relevant here.)
# Invite the Merit Badge Counselor to join your Study Hall.
# Plan and Prepare for the Patrol Field Trip Activities (see below).


==D. Homework ==
<font color=blue>
Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity.
<br>#9b. Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a local radio or television weathercaster, private meteorologist, local agricultural extension service officer, or university meteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is most dangerous or damaging to your community. Determine how severe weather and flood warnings reach the homes in your community.</font>


==E. Field Trip ==
== Visit a Meteorologist ==
Meaningful Field Trips will add much to the adventure here.  Consider including one or more of the following:
# '''Merit Badge Campout''': Field Trip overnight experience can get you a lot closer to the action and to see things in a different way.
# '''Facility Tour''':  A day trip to a musuem, gallery, or factory of a related Weather.
# '''Get Dirty Day''': Setup a work station in your garage, backyard, park or other location for a truely "hands-on" experience.
# '''Service Project''':  There many organizations connected with this merit badge that could use your assistance.


* Contact the destination venue. Confirm that they can assist with the Field Trip Requirements. Reserve your Event Dates. Get Scoutmaster Assistance as necessary.
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* Patrol Historian should be ready to take pictures on this activity to report back on the next troop blog, newsletter or court of honor.
<br>#9b. Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a local radio or television weathercaster, private meteorologist, local agricultural extension service officer, or university meteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is most dangerous or damaging to your community. Determine how severe weather and flood warnings reach the homes in your community.</font>


==F. Final Meeting ==
= F. Extra Credit =
[[Image:PatrolMeet.jpg|thumb|right|Meeting with the [[Merit Badge Counselor]].]]
[[Image:WeatherRock.jpg|right]]
You will probably need to schedule one patrol night for a follow up meeting with your [[Merit Badge Counselor]].  He/She will use this opportunity to meet with scouts either individually are as a group to review your activities, study worksheets, knowledge and accomplishments before signing off your Merit Badge Blue Card.
While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN!


# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure.  You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
# '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure.  You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]].
# '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]].


== G. See Also ==
== Related Merit Badges ==
* '''[https://boyslife.org/about-scouts/scouting-around/162671/9-things-to-know-about-merit-badges/ 9 Things to Know about Merit Badges] - BoysLife.org''' - There are more than 135 merit badges. By earning them, you can learn about Weather, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers. Here’s how to get the most out of your merit badge experience.
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity:
* [[Pioneering Merit Badge Activity Planner|Pioneering]] - Use pioneering skills to build a weather rock for your patrol campsite.
 
 
== See Also ==
* [https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B1JaR6VQDSpuOXlwZGYxV0RaT2c/edit Weather Merit Badge Powerpoint] - Presentation kit
* [https://www.slideserve.com/JasminFlorian/weather-merit-badge Weather Merit Badge SlideServe] - Presentation kit


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Latest revision as of 02:53, 12 April 2020

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'Patrol Leader Merit Badge Planning Guide for the Weather Merit Badge

*** Activities for the Youth Lead Patrol ***

Exploring Weather can be a fascinating youth adventure when done right. Here are a few tips to help the patrol leader get started.

  • Scouts may never add or subtract from the actual merit badge requirements
  • This Planner is only a suggestion of different ideas to make working this Merit Badge both fun and easy.
  • While doing the Worksheet is not a requirement for earning this badge, in many cases it can help you learn key concepts and track your progress.
WeatherMBBook.jpg

A. Make Your Plan

Sample Patrol Activity Flyer
  1. Merit Badge Activity Planning Tips - 14 tips for a successful patrol activity. Read carefully before you start your plan!
  2. Share Your Plan - Meet ahead of time with your patrol, scout leaders, parents and especially with the Merit Badge Counselor. Make changes to the plan as needed.
  3. Prepare Activity Flyer - Keep your fellow scouts informed - events, activities, pre-requisites and more.
Patrol Activity GREAT Awesome MB to work as a patrol / Max Size 12 scouts
Virtual Field Trip GREAT Yes. Build home weather station
Family Activity GREAT Yes. Build home weather station
Service Activity POOR n/a
S.T.E.M. Activity GREAT Learn Meteorology
Field Trip FAIR Find a weather station or meteorogist?
Duty-to-God POOR N/A
MB Day GREAT Pre-requisite, build weather station and track 7 days weather.
Overnighter FAIR Find a weather station or meteorogist? Do a outdoor weather safety talks at the patrol evening campfire.
Summer Camp GREAT Use Camp Meteorology station to track daily weather.


Online Resources

  • Weather Merit Badge Requirements: BoyScoutTrial.com lists all requirements, additional resources, activity worksheet, etc.
  • Weather Merit Badge File Store: Online resources
  • Weather Merit Badge Worksheets: Worksheets are optional - but highly preferred by many MBC. When you find that many requirements say "discuss" - the worksheet can help you gather your thoughts beforehand.
  • Weather Merit Badge Booklet: Everything thing you need to know about Weather is right here. Get this study guide from either Amazon or your Troop Library, Merit Badge Counselor or Scoutmaster to Learn More About this Subject.

B. Introduction Meeting

Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips.

News Flash

C. Homework / Prerequisites

BadWeather.jpg

Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity.

  • Req #6: Draw a diagram of the water cycle and label its major processes. Explain the water cycle to your counselor.
  • Req #7: Identify some human activities that can alter the environment, and describe how they affect the climate and people.

D. Study Hall Patrol Night

While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge.

Discussion Group with MBC:

  • Req #1: Discussion - What is meteorology and why is it important
  • Req #2: Discussion - Describe five hazardous weather scenarios.
  • Req #3: Discussion - What are weather fronts?
  • Req #4: Discussion - How is wind, rain, lightning and hail formed?
  • Req #5: Discussion - Clouds in the atmosphere
  • Req #8: Discussion - The Earth's tilt and weather formation
  • Req #11: Discussion - Careers in meteorology

Resources:

Build a Weather Instrument

  • Req #9A: Build a weather instrument and keep a daily weather log for 1 week.
  • Build Your Own Weather Station - Instructional Kit from Earth Science Week. Note list of required supplies.

Outdoor Safety Presentation


Req #10. Give a talk of at least five minutes to a group (such as your unit or a 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.

E. Field Trip

A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity:

For Requirement 9 you need to do just one of the following

  • 9a. Build a weather instrument / keep log (see above)
  • 9b. (1) Visit a weather station (see below)
  • 9b. (2) Talk with a meteorologist.


Visit a Weather Station


#9b. Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a local radio or television weathercaster, private meteorologist, local agricultural extension service officer, or university meteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is most dangerous or damaging to your community. Determine how severe weather and flood warnings reach the homes in your community.

Visit a Meteorologist


#9b. Visit a National Weather Service office or talk with a local radio or television weathercaster, private meteorologist, local agricultural extension service officer, or university meteorology instructor. Find out what type of weather is most dangerous or damaging to your community. Determine how severe weather and flood warnings reach the homes in your community.

F. Extra Credit

WeatherRock.jpg

While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show Scout Spirit, Do A Good Turn Daily and to have FUN!

  1. Activity Reflection: Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here.
  2. Court of Honor Exhibit: Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next Scout Troop Court of Honor.

Related Merit Badges

Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity:

  • Pioneering - Use pioneering skills to build a weather rock for your patrol campsite.


See Also

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