CODE HELP • Register • Search • Gallery • Calendar • FAQ • Memberlist • Usergroups • Log in Home Beavers Cubs Scouts Venturers Leaders BLACK STAR PROGRAM RESOURCES          Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Black Star View previous topic View next topic BLACK STAR PROGRAM RESOURCES Message  BLACK STAR PROGRAM RESOURCES Hi Folks, ======= Updated with a few more URLs - thanks to those who sent them ======= This message provides a set of ideas that you can use to help your pack earn the Black Star. All of the black star requirements are listed along with a series of web URL links to program ideas that you can consider using for your pack. Please note Your pack can earn the Black star without having to earn any of the badges that are listed within the Black star. Likewise, many of the "A" and "B" requirements naturally fit into the badge requirements. Black Star: The Natural World Activity Area The Black star is split into two parts, labeled "A" Requirements and "B" requirements. To earn the Black star, successfully complete the requirements as listed: A REQUIREMENTS: Do any five "A" requirements A-1: Care for a lawn or garden for a month. http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Glade/3313/ A-2: 2 Without harming nature, mount and label a display of natural things, such as leaves, weeds, rocks, or seeds and tell about your collection. http://www.abchomepreschool.com/PreschoolEducationBlog/2007/10/21/leaf-crafts-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidsartsandcrafts/Kids-Arts-Crafts-Holidays/Mothers-Day/Twig-Frame-Kids-Craft-for-Mother-s-Day-or-Grandmother-s-Day-l92.html A-3: Grow a plant indoors and describe how it grew. http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/c1facts3a.html http://www.naturesnexus.org/topics/activities/things-to-make/57/92.html A-4: Grow a sugar or salt crystal on a string http://www.unmuseum.org/excrys.htm A-5: Plant a tree or shrub, describe how trees grow and why they are important to nature http://carletonscouting.ca/index.php?name=PNphpBB2&file=viewtopic&t=124 http://www.ecokids.ca/pub/eco_info/topics/climate/tree_planting/ A-6: Point out or describe some sources of pollution in your neighbourhood and describe possible solutions. http://www.epa.gov/kids/ A-7: Make a rain gauge and use it to record rain or snowfall for a month http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/activities/weatherstation/itsrainingitspouring.html A-8: Make and set up a bird bath, bird house, or bird feeding station, and look after it for a season http://lancaster.unl.edu/enviro/pest/Nebline/waterbirds.htm http://www.birdcentral.com/ A-9: Show how to use and take care of common garden tools. http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/how-to/articles/sharpening-cleaning-tools.aspx http://www.buzzle.com/articles/maintenance-of-garden-tools-for-gardening-enjoyment.html A-10: Using the water cycle, show the route water takes to your home or show how acid rain is formed and how it affects nature http://www.kidzone.ws/water/ A-11: Point out the North Star and three constellations http://www.tecepe.com.br/nav/inav_stars.htm B REQUIREMENTS: Do any two "B" requirements B-1: Visit a natural area of your choice and point out some different ways the local plants and animals depend on one another for life http://www.ottawaoutdoors.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=99999999 http://www.ottawa-information-guide.com/gatineau-park.html http://www.ontarioparks.com/ENGLISH/fitz.html B-2: Go on a ramble and identify six different kinds of birds, or keep a record of birds using a bird bath or bird feeder for a season. Know which birds are protected in your area. http://www.sankey.ws/enjoying.html http://www.ofnc.ca/ http://www.pbase.com/gangw/birds_of_ottawa B-3: Visit one of the following places: conservation area, weather station, fish hatchery, observatory, tree farm, fire ranger tower, farm, greenhouse, park, zoo, forestry station, dam. Learn about how this place helps the environment. http://www.ottawaoutdoors.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=27&Itemid=99999999 http://www.papanack.com/ http://www.ottawafamilyfun.com/archives/97 http://www.casca.ca/ecass/issues/2005-me/features/brooks/e-Cassi_DomObsV4.htm http://www.ottawaforests.ca/ If you have any other interesting links, please share them as others. scouterpyd@rogers.com Black Star.doc  Description: MSWORD DOC Web Program resources for the Black Star Download  Filename:  Black Star.doc  Filesize:  84 KB  Downloaded:  24 Time(s) Mon May 09, 2011 4:44 pm Display posts from previous:  All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year  Oldest FirstNewest First         Stittsville Scout Group Forum Index -> Wolf Cub Badges » Black Star All times are GMT - 5 Hours Page 1 of 1   Jump to:  Select a forum Scout Talk----------------News-- Group NewsEvents-- Event Activities-- Event ReportsParent InformationScouting Resources-- Scouting & How-To Information-- Knots, Knots, and more KnotsTrainingARCHIVES Fun for All----------------Songs-- Gross and Fun Songs-- Mellow Slow Songs-- Songs for Grace-- Action Songs-- Seasonal SongsSkits-- Easy Skits-- Intermediate Level Skits-- Fully Involved SkitsCheers & Chants-- Chants-- Announcements...-- CheersGames-- Wide Spread Out, Lots of Room Games-- Water Games-- Quick and Easy Games-- Team Games-- Obstacle Course Games-- Memory Games-- Fun or Steam Off Games-- Strategy Games-- Races & Relays-- Outdoor Games-- Nature Hunts-- Indoor Games-- Flashlight GamesCrafts-- Easy Crafts-- Intermediate Level Crafts-- Fully Involved CraftsExperiments-- Easy Experiments-- Intermediate Level Experiments-- Fully Involved ExperimentsCool Snacks-- Campfire Snacks-- Hiking Snacks Leaders----------------Leader Resources-- General Information-- Event Planning-- Group Meeting Minutes-- Scouting Location Info-- Program Sharing Ideas-- Leader Pocket Pieces-- Woodbadge1 Program Resources Beavers----------------Beaver Resources-- Colony Jump Start Programs-- GAMSOCS - GAMES-- GAMSOCS - PLAY ACTING-- GAMSOCS - MUSIC-- GAMSOCS - STORY TELLING-- GAMSOCS - OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES-- GAMSOCS - CRAFTS-- GAMSOCS - SPIRITUALITY-- COLONY WB1 TRAINING MATERIAL Cubs----------------Cub Resources-- Pack Jumpstart ProgramsWolf Cub Badges-- Black Star-- Blue Star-- Green Star-- Tawny Star-- Red Star-- Purple Star-- Specialty Badges Scouts----------------Scout Resources-- Chief Scout Voyageur-- Chief Scout Pathfinder-- Chief Scout Outdoor Activities-- Chief Scout Background Material-- Troop Jumpstart Programs-- Year Round Camper-- City of Ottawa Camp Programs-- Magic In Campfires Venturers----------------Venturer Resources You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum You can attach files in this forum You can download files in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group Design by Freestyle XL / Flowers Online.