Weather
Resources
- Weather Class Perparation Page
- Weather Workbook
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Merit Badge Advancement Quick Reference
- Scoutmaster Bucky's Acknowledgement Form
Related
Weather Requirements Current Scouts BSA requirements
as of March 8, 2025
as of March 8, 2025
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.
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 the location and
movements of the cold and warm air, the frontal slope, the location and
types of 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 Earth's axis helps determine the climate of a
region near the equator, near the poles, and across the area in between.
9.
Do ONE of the following:
a.
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 or guardian'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.
b.
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.
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.
11.
Find out about a weather-related career opportunity that interests you.
Discuss with and explain to your counselor what training and education are
required for such a position, and the responsibilities required of such a
position.
