The Badge Archive

Activity Description: Scouts observe a live animal and record what they notice using a simple worksheet.

• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Animal Observer badge requirements.

Info Needed: We cannot speak the same language, but we learn a lot about animals just by watching them. What actions do they make? What do they eat? What kind of families do they have?

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Items Needed:

• Visit a petting zoo, farm, park, or other location to observe animals OR bring an animal to the meeting
• Animal Observation sheet for each scout
  • My Animal Notes by The Badge Archive
  • VTK Animal Field Notes Printout
• Pens or pencils
• (Optional) Binoculars

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20 min):

1. Scouts choose an animal they want to observe. (3 min)
   • Let them know they’ll be watching closely to learn about the animal’s behavior.
2. Share a few fun facts about the chosen animal. (3 min)
   • Keep it short and simple so scouts can connect what they hear with what they see.
3. Visit a location with live animals or bring one to the meeting. (5 min)
   • Make sure scouts can safely observe the animal up close.
   • (Optional) Use binoculars for a closer look.
4. Scouts complete their Animal Observation sheet. (6 min)
   • They can write or draw what they notice about the animal’s actions, food, and family.
5. Invite scouts to share one thing they learned. (3 min)
   • Encourage listening and celebrating each scout’s observations.