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Fall 2008 HMNS Scout Class Schedule 2008 Earth Science Week Events
All Boy Scouts must review the On-line Workshop sections below before registering for Merit Badge classes. Some Merit Badge requirements for Boy Scouts must be done outside of class, and the on-line workshops will help you fulfill these outside requirements.
Boy Scouts attending a Merit Badge class should bring a sack lunch or arrange for noon delivery from McDonald’s at HMNS before arriving at the classroom. Please be advised that several of the classes DO NOT meet at the Museum. McDonald’s orders will not be available for offsite classes.
Scouts should wear their class A uniforms to classes held at the Museum, but we highly encourage the use of class B uniforms for classes held outdoors.
We have great classes that will help you earn an array of merit badges! If you have any questions, or if you would like to be placed on our emailing list to receive updates on Scouting programs, please contact the Boy Scout Program Coordinator at scouts@hmns.org.
To register, click on the link for each badge or call 713-639-4659. Class date, time, code, and a credit card payment is needed to register.
Archeology
The John P. McGovern Hall of the Americas displays objects from American Indian cultures from Alaska down to South America, and the Houston Museum of Natural Science is proud to have one of the nation's best collections of featherwork from the Amazon region. Use this great resource to as well as hands-on activities to earn your badge. Be ready to get dirty as you go digging with archeologists on a real historical dig site and learn about the culture of the early Houston area.
Please Note: This class meets twice, Friday evening at HMNS and Saturday at a dig site. Both meetings are mandatory.
Dates: February 22, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and February 23, 2008: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $30 per child (Code AMB)
Before purchasing the class, review the here for class locations and prerequisite work.
to purchase the class on-line.
Astronomy Merit Badge
There’s more to the night sky than bright dots on a black background Investigate the stars and other celestial bodies in the Burke Baker Planetarium and learn about the tools and methods used by astronomers to study what’s beyond our sight.
Date: November 8, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code ASB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
Before purchasing the class, review the here for outside requirements.
Then to purchase the class online.
Bird Study
Spend a day in the field observing birds in their natural habitat. Learn how to properly use the tools and field guides to identify birds, their behavior, and habitats.
Please note: This class meets twice, Friday evening at HMNS and Saturday at a bird watching site. Both meetings are mandatory. Directions are in the workshop material.
Dates: March 28, 2008: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and March 29, 2008: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code BSC)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch.
Before purchasing the class, review the here for location and prerequisite work.
Then to purchase the class.
Chemistry Merit Badge
Make strange things happen to everyday household items while learning about analytical chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and pollution. See how chemical reactions occur all the time in your everyday life.
Dates: October 4, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
December 13, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code CMB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
All requirements will be completed within the class – no outside work is required.
to purchase this class.
Energy Merit Badge
Explore how energy works, from thermodynamics to alternative fuels. Find out about energy conservation, natural resources, and different forms of energy.
Date: December 13, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code EMB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
Before purchasing the class, review the here for prerequisite work.
Then to purchase this class.
Geology
New class format!
Earn your Geology Badge with a little help from some ancient creatures. Work with geologists at the extremely fossiliferous Stone City site, a bank section of the Brazos River that was 200 miles offshore during the Eocene, 45 million years ago. You will build your required collection on site using the local fauna: mollusks, corals, and fish fossils that you will dig up yourself. Other requirements will be met using the geological features of the area.
Note: This class does not meet at the Museum. One adult for every 5 scouts must stay with the class.
Date: October 25, 2008: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code GMB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch, snacks, and water.
Before purchasing this class, review the here for the class location.
Then to purchase the class online.
Indian Lore
Learn about the history and everyday lives of Native Americans. What did they eat? Where did they live? How did they play? Explore artifacts and displays in the Hall of the Americas, try your hand at spear throwing, build models and more.
Date: September 27, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code ILB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
All requirements will be completed within the class – no outside work is required.
to purchase this class.
Insect Study
Spend time in the Cockrell Butterfly Center and Live Insect Zoo to study the lives of the most common group of animals in the world. Learn about their secret lives and how they are important in your life. Our expert entomologist will show you how to build the required collection with the insects you bring.
Scouts will build most of their insect collections during the class. The collection as described by the merit badge requirements must be 50 insects; you should bring at least 25 insects to the class that you have collected. Go to the online workshop for more information on how to build your collection.
Date: October 18, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code ISC)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
Before purchasing the class, review the here for prerequisite work.
Then to purchase the class online.
Reptile and Amphibian Study
Earn your Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit Badge with the help from some creepy crawly creatures. Learn identification, anatomy, habitats, and some of the superstitions that surround these animals.
Date: October 4, 2008: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Cost: $25 per child (Code RAB)
Lunch: Bring a sack lunch or order McDonald’s before we begin. Click for important information.
Before purchasing the class, review the here for outside work.
Then to purchase the class online.
Boy Scouts of America Service Mark and badge images used by permission of the Sam Houston Area Council Boy Scouts of America.
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