Counselors help scouts earn digital technology merit badge. Use all of the resources your counselor can make available to you. By completing this merit badge, you will have an understanding of the history of digital technology, how data is stored digitally, software and the types of intellectual property used to protect it, the impact digital devices have on our environment, and other topics. That list of merit badges will be reduced by one when computers merit badge is discontinued on dec. Print the workbook, read and bring merit badge book, penpencil, paper. Moores law history of computers 1970s ibm mainframes 2.
We find that now is a good time for them to work on merit badge requirements. Digital technology merit badge boy scouts of america powerpoint used for the. Digital technology merit badge workbook this workbook can help. Digital technology merit badge requirements maintenance advisory. Since going digital last summer, the bsa has been rolling. Digital technology merit badge requirement 3 bsa digital. Virtual merit badges boy scouts of america, dan beard.
Twin valley council digital technology virtual merit badge. Due to the closure of the scout shop, however, the scouts do not have access to the actual merit badge pamphlets. Digital technology byu merit badge powwow official. Get merit badge application blue card from your scoutmaster. Digital technology merit badge requirements released. This merit badge replaced the computing merit badge. Digital technology merit badge requirements scoutbook. This 15 page printable pdf workbook will help boy scouts as they work on earning the digital technology merit badge. Electronics merit badge instructional material ieee. Reviewing the merit badge pamphlet prior to attending and doing. Resting your mouse pointer on the digital technology merit badge requirements dropdown menu until all requirements come into view. There will be a brief maintenance window starting at 9. The secret to successfully earning a merit badge is for you to use both the pamphlet and the suggestions of your counselor.
Digital technology merit badge requirements released bryan on. The counselor may ask to meet you to explain what is expected and. Scouts learn how digital information is stored and transmitted while working on the digital technology merit badge. Registration is on a first come, first served basis. Any scout can connect online, work on merit badges, including eaglerequired badges. This merit badge pamphlet will teach scouts about technology in the digital age so that they can obtain the new digital technology merit badge as they explore careers in this field. Digital technology meritbadge pdf book manual free. These workbooks can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Show your counselor your current, uptodate cyber chip. Digital technology merit badge pamphlet scout shop. Boy scout merit badge in digital technology presentation.
Describe what malware is, and explain how to protect your digital devices and the information stored on them. Rightclick on a workbook name to save or print the optional workbooks. C lick a merit badge name below for the current requirements. The programming and digital technology merit badge class presentation was designed to cover most of the requirements for both the programming merit badge and digital technology merit badge. Check out the available virtual merit badges from topics such as cooking, public health, citizenship in the world, scouting heritage and more. Digital technology merit badge with workbook pdf, current requirements, and resources.
Merit badge blue card properly filled out and signed off by your scoutmaster 2. Home digital technology merit badge requirements digital technology merit badge requirement 6. Registrants will be sent the online link and callin information to connect into the class digitally. Merit badge digital technology during troop 964s annual lockin on january 19th, 2018 we worked to complete the digital technology merit badge. Describe how digital devices are connected to the internet. Technology has come a long way since the computers merit badge was first introduced in 1967. Digital technology merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Make a digital recording of your voice, transfer the.
Have the counselor sign your blue card and return to your troop advancements person. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. If you would like to complete this merit badge please receive approval from the scoutmaster and obtain a merit badge blue card. Merit badges troop leadership troop 150 scoutmasters troop forms. The digital technology merit badge covers the internet, smartphones, content creation on digital devices and much more.
Digital technology merit badge helps and documents. Digital technology merit badge requirement 6 bsa digital. Its a new year and that means scouts now have a new way to earn all 20 of the most popular merit badges which just so happen to include all of the eagle scout required badges via our new interactive digital merit pamphlets. Using a spreadsheet or database program, develop a food budget for a patrol weekend campout or create a troop roster that includes the name, rank, patrol,and telephone number. The merit badge book is located beneath each picture. Merit badge book library princeton, texas troop 229. Digital technology merit badge boy scouts of america powerpoint used for the 2015 carlisle merit badge college, carlisle, pa, new birth of freedom council, p slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. A laptop preferred or other comparable digital device 5. Digital technology merit badge class preparation page. Digital technology merit badge by john hermes on prezi. Introduction to the digital technology merit badge my name is stephen dybas, the writer of this bsa digital technology merit badge mb wordpress site.
In addition, troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlet for one nonrequired badge, per year, per scout. Digital technology, boy scouts of america, bsa, advancement, merit badge, blue card. Click on the merit badge to show the requirement worksheet. These worksheets include the necessary tasks and questions that are required for earning the digital technology merit badge. Name four software programs or mobile apps you or your family use, and explain how each one helps you. Otherwise, he could switch toor begin workusing the new requirements as stated in the 2014 boy scout requirements book for digital technology which replaced computers below. On my laptop, only the partial view of requirement 9 is visible but the link is still active and you should be able to click on it to view the requirement 9 page. Merit badge digital technology boy scout troop 964. Explain how the invention of the computer has affected society, science, and technology. Please check back periodically for potential openings. Digital technology merit badge pdf, best books on science and religion, digital technology. Today the boy scouts of america welcomes digital technology merit badge to its evergrowing arsenal of merit badges focused on careers. Digital technology virtual merit badge thursday, april 16 and thursday, april 23, 2020 2. During 2014, a scout could continueor begin workusing the old computers merit badge requirements click here and the old pamphlet.
Registrants please check your receipt for the online link and callin information to connect into the class. Read the merit badge pamphlet print out the worksheet 1. The dan beard council, boy scouts of america is excited to announce the introduction of virtual merit badge courses. While the slides of the presentation cover most of the information a scout needs to learn to earn their merit badges, the presentation is meant to be. Ensure you have completed the cyber chip and print a copy of the merit badge worksheet to get started. Explain to your counselor what is required to become a certified recycler of digital technology hardware or devices. For each project you complete, copy the files to a backup device and share the finished projects with your counselor.
Explain what a program or software application or app is and how it is created. This merit badge has been replaced with the digital technology merit badge. Digital technology merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Get in touch with the merit badge counselor and explain that you want to earn the badge. This workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Digital technology mb becomes the bsas 5th current merit badge. Explain what a computer network is and describe the networks purpose. The digital technology merit badge is all about using, understanding and appreciating digital technology including computers, tablets, cell phones, and even computercontrolled coffee pots. These electronic merit badge materials are in english. Your counselor can be as important to you as a coach is to an athlete. The digital technology merit badge is all about using, understanding and appreciating digital technology including.
Describe four ways digital technology is being used there. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you. Workbooks can help scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Boy scouts of americas merit badge series pamphlet for digital technology. Computers merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Give a brief history of the changes in digital technology over time. They also investigate the practical aspects of digital technology and explore careers in the field. Discuss with your counselor how digital technology in your lifetime compares with that of your parents, grandparents, or other. Digital technology merit badge requirements bsa digital. I consider the bsa digital technology merit badge mb to be more technical than many other merit badges that a scout could earn. They explore how digital technology has changed over the years. Scoutingbsadigital technology merit badge wikibooks. As it is not possible for the troop to hold the meeting, our leaders are exploring the ways to encourage scouts to do scout activities.
Discuss with your counselor how digital technology in your lifetime compares with that of your parents, grandparents, or other adults lifetime. Baylakes council is pleased to announce that scoutamster, mark fessenden, of troop 1902 will be offering digital technology merit badge instruction on may 5, 7, 19, or 21. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Things to remember to bring for this merit badge class. Merit badge pamphlets are reprinted annually and requirements updated regularly.
Troop 692 specifics troop 692 will purchase the merit badge pamphlets for all merit badges for rank and eagle required merit badges. This badge will teach scouts about technology in the digital age. Discuss with your counselor the tips for online safety. Visit a business or an industrial facility that uses digital technology. Do you know any places where scouts can look up the actual merit. The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor, not for providing the full and complete.
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