The Badge Archive

Watch Animals Online

Activity Description: Scouts watch a real animal online and record what they observe using a simple worksheet.

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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Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15 min):

  1. Choose an online animal video or live cam to watch. (2 min)
  2. Watch the animal and look for interesting actions or behaviors. (5 min)
    • Scouts observe how the animal moves, eats, or interacts with others.
  3. Fill out the Animal Notes worksheet. (5 min)
    • Scouts can write or draw what they noticed.
    • (Optional) Help scouts remember three fun facts.
  4. Invite scouts to share one thing they learned. (3 min)
    • Encourage listening and celebrating each scout’s observation.

This Activity is a Part of the Following Meeting Plan(s)

Animal Fun Print and Play 2 Scout Meetings Plan

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Tia Kennard