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What is emeritbadges.org?

IEEE emeritbadges.org is a global non-discriminatory pre-college technology education program for boys and girls. The primary focus of the program in 2004 and 2005 will be to develop a gender appropriate program for girls and to use the existing program a the 2005 National Scout Jamboree.

The instructional material can be used by volunteer groups to work with all global students. While only Boy Scouts can earn a merit badge, the program can be used for instruction with all students.

The eMeritBadges.org project is sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE). The IEEE is a non-profit technical professional association of more than 360,000 individual members in 175 countries.

Electronics Merit Badge Requirements

1. Do the following:
a. Draw a simple schematic diagram. It must show resistors, capacitors, and transistors or integrated circuits. Use correct symbols. Label all parts.
b.Tell the purpose of each part.

2. Do the following:
a. Show the right way to solder and unsolder.
b. Show how to avoid heat damage to components.
c. Tell about the function of a printed circuit board. Tell what precautions should be observed when soldering printed circuit boards.

3. Select ONE of the following:
a.Tell how you can use electronics for a control purpose. Build a circuit to show this.
b. Tell about the basic principles of digital techniques. Show how to change three decimal numbers into binary numbers. Show how to change three binary numbers into decimal numbers. Build a circuit to show digital techniques.
c. Tell about three audio applications of electronics. Build a circuit to show audio techniques.

4. Do the following for the project you built in requirement 3:
a. Show how to read the schematic diagram of the project.
b. Show how the project works. To the best of your ability, tell how it operates.

5. Do the following:
a. Show how to solve a simple problem involving current, voltage, and resistance using Ohm's law.
b. Tell about the need for and the use of test equipment in electronics. Name three types of test equipment. Tell how they operate.
c. Tell about three jobs in electronics. Tell what training is needed for each job.

BSA Advancement ID#: 44
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215D, revised 2001

Electricity Merit Badge Requirements

1. Show magnetic attraction and repulsion. Make and use a simple electromagnet.

2. Explain the difference between a direct current and an alternating current.

3. Make a simple drawing to show how a chemical cell and an electric bell work.

4. Explain why a fuse blows or a circuit breaker trips. Tell how to find a blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker in your home. Show how to change the fuse or reset the circuit breaker safely.

5. Explain what overloading an electric circuit means. Tell what you have done to make sure your home circuits aren't overloaded.

6. Demonstrate how to repair a plug on an appliance cord.

7. Show how to rescue a person touching a live wire in the home. Show first aid if the person is unconscious from electrical shock.

8. Show on a floor plan of a room in your home the lights, switches, and outlets. Show which fuse or circuit breaker protects each.

9. Read an electric meter. Figure an electric bill from meter readings.

10. Explain 10 electrical terms such as volt, ampere, watt, ohm, resistance, potential difference, rectifier, rheostat, conductor, ground, circuit, or short circuit.

11. Do any TWO of the following:
a. Connect a buzzer, bell or light with a battery. Have a key or switch in the line.
b. Make and run a simple electric motor (not from a kit).
c. Build a simple rheostat. Show that it works.
d. Build a single-pole double-throw switch. Show that it works.
e. Hook a model electric train layout to a house circuit. Tell how it works.

BSA Advancement ID#: 43
Source: Boy Scout Requirements, #33215D, revised 2001

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