Ecology (Ranger Award elective)

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==Elective requirements==
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'''Ecology''' is one of the electives for the [[Venturing]] [[Ranger Award]].
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:'''Requirement 1'''. Explain the basic natural systems, cycles, and changes over time and how they are evidenced in a watershed near where you live. Include the four basic elements, land use patterns, and at least six different species in your analysis and how they have changed over time. Discuss both biological and physical components.
 
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:'''Requirement 2'''. Describe at least four environmental study areas near where you live. Include the reasons for selecting these areas, their boundaries, user groups, past inventories, any outside forces that interact with them, and a list of what things could be studied at each of them.
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:'''Requirement 3'''. Plan a field trip to each of the above areas, including detailed plans for conducting various investigations. Follow all of the requirements such as trip permits, safety plans, transportation plans, equipment needs, etc.
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::a. Under the guidance of a natural resources professional, carry out an investigation of an ecological subject approved by your Advisor. Inventory and map the area. Conduct a detailed investigation providing specific data for a specific topic.
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::'b. Document and present your findings to your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another group.
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:'''Requirement 5'''. Teach others in your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another group how to carry out an ecological investigation. Use steps 3 and 4 above with the group so that they may also learn by doing.
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''Source: 1999 (2006 printing) Venturer Handbook (33494C)''
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==Notes==
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1. These are the same requirements for the [[Venturing World Conservation Award]]. Completing these requirements also qualify Venturers for this award.
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2. This requirement and the [[Plants and Wildlife (Ranger Award elective)]] are needed to earn the [[William T. Hornaday Awards (Venturing)|William T. Hornaday Awards for Venturers]].
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==Help with these requirements==
==Help with these requirements==
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==Related awards==
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* [[Environmental Science]] Merit Badge
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* These are the same requirements for the [[Venturing World Conservation Award]]. Completing these requirements also qualify Venturers for this award.
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* This and the [[Plants and Wildlife (Ranger Award elective)]] are needed to earn the [[William T. Hornaday Awards (Venturing)|William T. Hornaday Awards for Venturers]].
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* [[Outdoor Bronze Award]]
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{{Ecology Awards Links}}
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== See also ==
== See also ==
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{{Ranger Award electives}}
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:* [[Outdoor Bronze Award]]
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:* [[Ranger Award]]
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*[http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/bronze.html Venturing Bronze Award] on the BSA scouting.org site.
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*[http://www.scouting.org/venturing/awards/ranger.html Venturing Ranger Award] on the BSA scouting.org site.
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The Ranger Award medal
The Ranger Award medal


Ecology is one of the electives for the Venturing Ranger Award.


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Ecology (Ranger Award elective) requirements

Requirement 1. Explain the basic natural systems, cycles, and changes over time and how they are evidenced in a watershed near where you live. Include the four basic elements, land use patterns, and at least six different species in your analysis and how they have changed over time. Discuss both biological and physical components.
Requirement 2. Describe at least four environmental study areas near where you live. Include the reasons for selecting these areas, their boundaries, user groups, past inventories, any outside forces that interact with them, and a list of what things could be studied at each of them.
Requirement 3. Plan a field trip to each of the above areas, including detailed plans for conducting various investigations. Follow all of the requirements such as trip permits, safety plans, transportation plans, equipment needs, etc.
Requirement 4.
a. Under the guidance of a natural resources professional, carry out an investigation of an ecological subject approved by your Advisor. Inventory and map the area. Conduct a detailed investigation providing specific data for a specific topic.
b. Document and present your findings to your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another group.
Requirement 5. Teach others in your crew, another crew, a Cub or Boy Scout group, or another group how to carry out an ecological investigation. Use steps 3 and 4 above with the group so that they may also learn by doing.


The official source for the information shown in this article or section is:
Venturer Handbook, 2006 Edition (BSA Supply No. 33494)

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Notes


Help with these requirements


Related awards

Ecology-related awards


See also

Ranger Award electives

1. Backpacking      4. Ecology      7. Fishing      10. Mountaineering      13. Plants and Wildlife      16. Shooting Sports
2. Cave Exploration 5. Equestrian 8. Hunting 11. Outdoor Living History 14. Project COPE 17. Watercraft
3. Cycling/Mountain Biking 6. First Aid 9. Lifesaver 12. Physical Fitness 15. Scuba Certification 18. Winter Sports

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Expert-level awards: Quest Award • TRUST Award • Ranger Award
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Outdoor Bronze Award • Sea Scout Bronze Award • Venturing Gold Award • Venturing Silver Award
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Boy Scouting ranks: Advancement for Venturers • Star Rank • Life Rank • Eagle Scout Rank Award

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