MERIT BADGE COLLEGE - OCEANOGRAPHY (VIRTUAL)
WHAT: Scouts will learn about life in the sea in the Oceanography merit badge. Topics include the properties of seawater, waves, underwater topography, and the importance of the oceans.
MEET YOUR COUNSELOR - Marcos Sastre-Cordova
WHO: Open to all Scouts BSA members.
Narragansett Council Scouts and Adventure Card holders should select the ‘In-Council/Adventure Card’ option. All other Scouts should select ‘Out of Council/Non-Adventure Card’
HOW: This merit badge will be taught in a virtual classroom. The class has a capacity of 20 Scouts. Small classroom size provides all participants with the opportunity to share and interact with the counselors and other Scouts. Scouts should be prepared to be challenged and to join the conversation! Participants who do not engage with the class may not receive credit for the badge. Scouts must be prompt for all badge sessions. Late participants may not receive credit for all requirements. Scouts must use a device with video to access this class.
Before beginning work on any merit badge, Scouts are to have a discussion with their unit leader regarding the specific badge and counselor.
WHEN: This class will be held virtually over 2 sessions:
January 8, 2021 - 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST
January 15, 2021 - 5:00 PM - 6:45 PM EST
Scouts must attend both sessions to complete the offered requirements.
PREREQUISITES: 7 & 8
All registered Scouts will be mailed an exclusive 2021 Merit Badge College patch. You will have the opportunity to purchase additional patches at checkout.
After registering, login instructions will be sent the day prior of scheduled class to the email of whom created the registration. Council staff will connect on behalf of the counselor and provide credit for completed requirements via Scoutbook. A valid BSA ID number is required. This assures that completed requirements are easily recorded.