Astronomy

1,2, 3 abc, 8 ab, 9 a (Planetarium visit only), 10

Chemistry 

Please bring a pair of safety glasses, if possible.  They can be obtained for several dollars at a Hardware store (Ace, True-Value, Lowe's, Hundmann's, etc.). 

Please read through the Chemistry Merit Badge Booklet so you are familiar with the ideas we will discuss and the activities we will be doing.

Please make a neat written record of all of the following activities that can be checked-off by our TA during the session.   

1.  Do the following activities:

b.  Make a list of Ten chemicals that can be found in your home

c.  Obtain MSDS sheets for both a paint and an insecticide.   Compare and discuss in writing

            (i) the toxicity,           

            (ii)  the safe disposal,  and  

            (iii) the safe-handling

sections for these two common household products.

2.  Do the following activity

a.  Predict what would happen if you placed an iron nail in a copper sulfate solution.  (We will do the experiment to test your prediction on Merit Badge Day

4.  Do EACH of the following activities (and keep a written record of your observations and explanations:

a.  Cut a round onion into small chunks. Separate the onion chunks into three equal portions. Leave the first portion raw.   Cook the second portion of onion chunks until the pieces are translucent. Cook the third portion until the onions are caramelized, or brown in color. Taste each type of onion. Describe the taste of raw onion versus partially cooked onion versus caramelized onion. Explain what happens to molecules in the onion during the cooking process.

 b.  Describe the chemical similarities and differences between toothpaste and an abrasive household cleanser.  Explain how the end use or purpose of a product affects its chemical formulation.

 c.  In a clear container, mix a half-cup of water with a tablespoon of oil.  Explain why the oil and water do not mix. Find a substance that will help the two combine, and add it to the mixture.

Describe what happened, and explain how that substance worked to combine the oil and water.

6.  Do the following activity

c.  Using reasons from chemistry, describe the effect on the environment of ONE of the following and summarize your findings in writing:

1.      The production of aluminum cans or plastic milk cartons

2.      Sulfur from burning coal

3.      Used motor oil

4.      Newspapers

 

7.   Do the following activity:

b.  Using resources found at the library and in periodicals, books, and (with your parent's permission) the Internet, learn about two different kinds of work done by chemists, chemical engineers, chemical technicians, or industrial chemists. For each of the four types of jobs, find out the education and training requirements.

If these requirements are completed before you arrive, you will be able to complete the merit badge at the Merit Badge Session;  if not you will receive credit for the requirements we cover and will need to consult a local counselor to complete the requirements. 

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Drafting -Drafting Guide -

 

1. Format TWO sheets of drawing paper with proper borders and title blocks - one for your manual project (see requirement 2) and one for your lettering project (see requirement 5).
Make a rough sketch of your project drawings to determine the correct size of paper to format.
Using either single-stroke vertical or slant Gothic lettering, fill in all important information in the title block sections of the formatted paper. (THESE SHEETS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU IN PDF FORMAT)
Model    Grid

 

2. Using the formatted sheet of paper you prepared for your manual project, produce a pencil drawing as it would be used for manufacturing. Fill in all title block information. The manual drawing may be any one of the following drawing types:

a. Architectural: Make a scale drawing of an architectural project. The architectural drawing may be a floor plan, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical service plan; elevation plan; or landscaping plan. Use an architect's scale and show dimensions to communicate the actual size if features. Include any important notes and considerations necessary for construction.

 

3. Produce a computer-aided design (CAD) drawing as it would be used in manufacturing. Fill in all title block information. The CAD drawing may be any one of the following drawing types:
a. Architectural: Make a scale drawing of an architectural project. The architectural drawing may be a floor plan, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical service plan; elevation plan; or landscaping plan. Use an architect's scale and show dimensions to communicate the actual size if features. Include any important notes and considerations necessary for construction.

4. Discuss with your counselor how fulfilling requirements 2 and 3 differed from each other. Tell about the benefits derived from using CAD for requirement 3. Include in your discussion the software you used as well as other software options that are available.

5. Using single-stroke slant or vertical Gothic lettering, (without the aid of a template or lettering guide) write a brief explanation of what you consider to be the most important benefit in using CAD in a particular industry (aerospace, electronics, manufacturing, architectural, or other). Use the experience gained in fulfilling requirements 2, 3, and 4 to support your opinion. Use the formatted sheet of paper you prepared in requirement 1 for your lettering project.

6. Do ONE of the following (a or b):
Visit a facility or industry workplace where drafting is part of the business. Ask to see an example of the work that is done there, the different drafting facilities, and the tools used.
Find out how much of the drafting done there is manual, and how much is done using CAD. If CAD is used, find out what software is used and how and why it was chosen.
Ask about the drafting services provided. Ask who uses the designs produced and how those designs are used. Discuss how the professionals who perform drafting cooperate with other individuals in the drafting area and other areas of the business.
Ask how important the role of drafting is to producing the end product or service that this business supplies. Find out how drafting contributes to the company's end product or service

**7. Find out about three career opportunities in drafting. Pick one and find out about the education, training, and experience required for this profession. Discuss this with your counselor, and explain why this profession might interest you.

Requirement 7 must have the research done before entering the classroom. On the sheets of paper that is in PDF format you must draw a floor plan of a house that is no bigger than the specifications listed (shown in the pdf).

Bring a notebook and pen/pencil

 

 

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Finish requirement #1 before the day

Finish requirement #10 before the day

6,8,9c

Complete 1.c before class

 Dress accordingly for the weather!! We will be outside for parts of the day!!

1 abc, 4 abcd, 6 ab, 7 abcd, 8

 

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