The Badge Archive

Activity Description: Scouts watch and discuss how animals use camouflage to hide in nature.

• Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Animal Observer badge requirements.

Info Needed: Explore how animals move, hide, and behave by mimicking their actions or observing how they blend into their surroundings.

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Items Needed:

• Device with internet access and sound
• (Optional) Screen or projector for group viewing
• (Optional) Paper and crayons for drawing favorite camouflaged animals

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15 min):

1. Play the first Video: Animal Camouflage (5 min)
   • Jessi explains how animals use camouflage to play hide-and-seek in the wild.
   • Scouts see real examples like leafy sea dragons and dresser crabs.
2. Watch the second Video: Animal Camouflage. (4 min)
   • This video shows different types of camouflage and how animals use disguise and mimicry.
3. Ask scouts to name or describe one animal that hides well. (2 min)
   • (Optional) Let scouts draw their favorite camouflaged animal.
4. End with a short reflection or movement break. (2 min)
   • (Optional) Let scouts pretend to be one of the animals they saw hiding.