Staged Activity Badges
Information Technology
Stage 1Show that they can switch on and close down a computer safely.
Show that they know what the following are:
Monitor
Mouse
Printer
CD-ROM
Icon.
Use a piece of software of their choice to show that they can produce a poster to show others what they do in Scouting. It should include both text and graphics.
Use a piece of painting software of their choice to produce a simple picture.
Show they can use a piece of software that requires the use of a CD-ROM.
Stage 2
Produce a list of rules for using the Internet safely.
Show that they know what the following terms mean:
Modem
Search Engine
Clip Art
Menu
Browser
Digital Camera
Scanner.
Show that they can save a file to a disc (fixed or moveable) and open that file at a later date.
Choose four additional activities out of the following:
Access the Internet safely, to find out as much as they can about a topic of their choice.
Use a digital camera to take some digital photographs and use a piece of software to enhance or alter the original photographs.
Use a piece of software of their choice to produce a set of matching stationery for an event, e.g. birthday - place cards, invitations, posters etc.
Use a piece of simulation software and explain what they learnt from it.
Produce a series of newsletters for their Section over a three-month period.
Produce a simple pictogram or graph of something of interest to them or their Section.
Stage 3
Show knowledge about the history of the Internet and how it works. Suggest how they think it may be used in the future.
Describe the advantages of using IT compared to manual systems in two of the following:
letter writing
graphic art, design or drawing
accounts
library records
newspaper layout
passing messages
news and weather
information
travel and holiday bookings.
Using email, demonstrate that they can:
send an email
reply to a sender
reply to more than one sender
open an attachment
explain what a computer virus is, the possible effects and how they can be prevented.
Choose three additional activities out of the following:
Use a piece of presentation software (e.g. Powerpoint) to give a presentation to an audience.
Devise a simple database that could be used by their Section for a particular purpose, e.g. camp records, general records.
Produce a local map showing local facilities and places of interest.
Produce a simple spreadsheet to record subscriptions and expenses.
Stage 4
Explain to the Assessor the laws which concern the copying of software, access to computer systems and storage of personal information.
Create a simple website for their Section.
Explain how an IT system is used by a major user, e.g. a supermarket chain or a bank.
Show that they have used IT in their daily life over a period of six months, e.g. email, weather forecasts etc.
Explain the following terminology:
Macros
Web Publishing
Video Conferencing
Multi-tasking
Drag and Drop.
Choose two additional activities out of the following:
Evaluate a range of professional websites.
Produce a range of information literature on an agreed theme, e.g. 'How to be more environmentally friendly' - leaflets, posters, fliers etc.
Produce a complex database for a specific purpose.
Take part in a video conference with a Scout from another part of the world.
Demonstrate their ability to use a control programme, e.g. Lego Dacta, LOGO beyond a basic standard.
Stage 5
Design an integrated system using a number of pieces of software that, for example, a small company would need, such as a database, letters, invoices etc.
Design a website that has a series of pages and which includes links to other sites of a similar nature.
Reflect critically on the impact of IT on their own life and that of others - consider political, social, ethical, economic, moral and legal issues.
Produce an 'Internet Guide' for children of a younger age.
Produce a list of websites that would interest other Members of The Scout Association in the same Section as themselves. Back to top
Musician
Stage 11 Skill Listen to a short tune of a couple of lines, and then sing it back.
Listen to another tune and then beat or clap out the rhythm.
2 Performance Sing or play two different types of song or tune on their chosen instrument. This performance must be either in front of other Scouts, or at a public performance, such as at a Group Show, school concert or church service.
3 Knowledge Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that they use to practice their skills.
Talk about their instrument, and why they enjoy playing it (or the songs they sing and why they enjoy singing them).
Name several well-known pieces of music that can be played on their instrument.
Name several musicians who they have heard.
4 Interest Tell their Assessor about the music that they most like to listen to.
Stage 2
1 Skill Achieve Grade One of the Associated Board on the Royal School of Music (or similar) in the instrument of their choice.
2 Performance Sing or play two different types of song or tune on their chosen instrument. This performance must be either in front of other Scouts, or at a public performance, such as at a Group Show, school concert or church service.
3 Knowledge Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that they use to practise their skills.
Talk about their instrument, and why they enjoy playing it (or the songs they sing and why they enjoy singing them).
Name several well-known pieces of music associated with their instrument. Name several musicians who are associated with their instrument or chosen songs.
4 Interest Talk about their own interests in music, including what they listen to most, and how this is similar to or different from the music they play or sing.
Stage 3
1 Skill Achieve Grade Two of the Associated Board on the Royal School of Music (or similar) in the instrument of their choice.
2 Performance Sing or play (either as a solo or with others) two different types of song or tune on their chosen instrument. This performance must be either in front of other Scouts, or at a public performance, such as at a Group Show, school concert or church service.
3 Knowledge Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that they use to practice their skills.
Talk about their instrument, and why they enjoy playing it (or the songs they sing and why they enjoy singing them).
Talk about several well-known pieces of music associated with their instrument.
Talk about some of the musicians who are associated with their instrument or chosen songs.
4 Interest Talk about their own interests in music, including what they listen to most, and how this is similar to or different from the music they play or sing.
Stage 4
1 Skill Achieve Grade Three or Four of the Associated Board on the Royal School of Music (or similar) in the instrument of their choice.
2 Performance Sing or play three different types of song or tune on their chosen instrument. One should be a solo, and one of the other two should accompany other musicians in an arrangement of their choice. The performance should be public, such as at a Group Show, school concert or church service.
3 Knowledge Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that they use to practice their skills.
Talk about their instrument, and why they enjoy playing it (or the songs they sing and why they enjoy singing them).
Talk about some of the musicians who are associated with their instrument.
4 Interest Talk about their own interests in music, including what they listen to most, and how this is similar to or different from the music they play or sing.
Stage 5
1 Skill Achieve Grade Five of the Associated Board on the Royal School of Music (or similar) in the instrument of your choice.
2 Performance Sing or play three different types of song or tune on their chosen instrument. One should be a solo, and one of the other two should accompany other musicians in an arrangement of their choice. The performance should be public, such as at a Group Show, school concert or church service.
3 Knowledge Demonstrate some of the musical exercises that they use to practice their skills.
Talk about their instrument, and why they enjoy playing it (or the songs they sing and why they enjoy singing them).
Name several well-known pieces of music associated with their instrument.
Name several musicians who are associated with their instrument.
4 Interest Talk about their own interests in music, including what they listen to most, and how this is similar to or different from the music they play or sing. Back to top
Nights Away
Complete all requirements of each stage.Stage 1
Complete one night away as part of a recognised Scout activity, sleeping either in tents, bivouacs, hostels, on boats or other centres.
Stage 2
Complete five nights away on recognised Scout activities, sleeping either in tents, bivouacs, hostels, on boats or other centres.
Stage 3
Complete ten nights away on recognised Scout activities, sleeping either in tents, bivouacs, hostels, on boats or other centres.
Stage 4
Complete twenty nights away on recognised Scout activities, sleeping either in tents, bivouacs, hostels, on boats or other centres.
Stage 5
Complete fifty nights away on recognised Scout activities, either sleeping in tents, bivouacs, hostels, on boats or other centres. Back to top
Swimming
Stage 11 Safety Know the safety rules and where it is safe to swim locally.
2 Enter Pool Without using the steps, demonstrate a controlled entry into at least 1.5 metres of water.
3 Short Swim Swim ten metres on their front.
4 Tread Water Tread water for 30 seconds in a vertical position.
5 Water Skills Using a buoyancy aid, float still in the water for 30 seconds.
Demonstrate their ability to retrieve an object from chest deep water.
Perform a push and glide on both their front and back.
6 Distance Swim Swim 25 metres without stopping.
7 Swimming Activity Take part in an organised swimming activity.
Stage 2
1 Safety Know the safety rules and where it is safe to swim locally.
2 Enter Pool Demonstrate a controlled entry or dive from the side of the pool, into at least 1.5 metres of water.
3 Short Swim Swim ten metres on their front, ten metres on their back, and ten metres on their back using only their legs.
4 Tread Water Tread water for three minutes in a vertical position.
5 Water Skills Surface dive into at least 1.5 metres of water and touch the bottom with both hands.
Mushroom float for ten seconds.
Enter the pool and push off from the side on their front, and glide for five metres.
From the side of the pool, push off on their back and glide for as far as possible.
6 Distance Swim Swim 100 metres without stopping.
7 Swimming Activity Take part in an organised swimming activity.
Stage 3
1 Safety Know the safety rules and where it is safe to swim locally.
Explain the rules covering swimming for Scouts.
2 Enter Pool Demonstrate a controlled entry or dive from the side of the pool, into at least 1.5 metres of water.
3 Short Swim Swim 50 metres in shirt and shorts.
4 Tread Water Tread water for three minutes with one hand behind their back.
5 Water Skills Surface dive into 1.5 metres of water and recover an object with both hands from the bottom. Return to the side of the pool holding the object with both hands.
Enter the water from the side of the pool by sliding in from a sitting position. Using any floating object for support, take up and hold the Heat Escape Lessening Posture for five minutes.
6 Distance Swim Swim 400 metres without stopping.
7 Swimming Activity Take part in an organised swimming activity, since gaining their previous Swimming Badge.
Stage 4
1 Safety Know the safety rules and where it is safe to swim locally.
Explain the rules covering swimming for Scouts.
2 Enter Pool Demonstrate a racing dive into at least 1.5 metres of water and a straddle jump into at least two metres of water.
3 Short Swim Swim 100 metres in less than four minutes.
4 Tread Water Tread water for five minutes.
5 Water Skills Surface dive into 1.5 metres of water, both head first and feet first, and swim at least five metres under water on both occasions.
Enter the water as for unknown depth. Swim ten metres to a floating object and use it to take up and hold the Heat Escape Lessening Posture for five minutes.
6 Distance Swim Swim 800 metres without stopping. They should swim 400m on their front and 400m on their back.
7 Swimming Activity Take part in an organised swimming activity, since gaining their previous Swimming Badge.
Stage 5
1 Safety Know the safety rules and where it is safe to swim locally.
Explain the rules covering swimming for Scouts.
2 Enter Pool Demonstrate a racing dive into at least 1.5 metres of water and a straddle jump into at least two metres of water.
3 Short Swim Swim 100 metres in shirts and shorts. On completion, remove the additional clothes, and climb out of the pool unaided. Time limit three minutes.
4 Tread Water Tread water for five minutes, for three of which one arm must be held clear of the water.
5 Water Skills Scull on their back, head first for ten metres then feet first for ten metres. Move into a tuck position and, keeping their head out of the water, turn 360 degrees.
Swim ten metres, perform a somersault without touching the side of the pool and continue to swim in the same direction for a further ten metres.
Demonstrate the Heat Escape Lessening Posture.
Demonstrate a surface dive, both head and feet first into 1.5 metres of water.
6 Distance Swim Swim 1000 metres using any three recognised strokes for a minimum distance of 200 metres per stroke. This swim must be competed in 35 minutes.
7 Swimming Activity Take part in an organised swimming activity, since gaining their previous Swimming Badge. Back to top