Challenge Cards
Challenge Cards
A bunch of resources for your Unit's program developed by the State Enviro Council
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Aussie Backyard Bird CountSuited to: Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts Scouts will conduct a timed bird count and learn about nature in their neighbourhood while collecting data that will be used by Birdlife Australia to inform bird conservation and help combat the many threats facing Australia’s many wonderful birds. |
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Beeswax WrapsSuited to: All Sections In this activity Scouts will learn how they can reduce the amount of plastic they use and replace single-use plastic wraps with reusable beeswax wraps. Younger Scouts may need additional supervision/help with this activity as it requires heating in an oven. |
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Food Waste InvestigationSuited to: All Sections Scouts will investigate the amount of food wasted on a camp or multiday activity. |
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FrogIDSuited to: Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts Scouts will learn about frogs and waterway health in this activity |
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Globe at NightSuited to: Scouts, Venturer Scouts and Rover Scouts Scouts will use the Globe at Night platform to measure and report light pollution in their area |
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Leave No TraceSuited to: Joey Scouts and Cub Scouts Scouts will learn about how to look after habitats when we get out into nature. |
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Water Bug DiscoverySuited to: Joey Scouts, Cub Scouts and Scouts Water bugs (AKA aquatic macroinvertebrates) are small creatures that have no backbone, live in water and can be seen with the naked eye. They live in and around water and provide food for larger animals like fish, frogs, birds and platypuses. In this citizen science activity, Scouts will head down to their local river or creek and investigate the water bugs that live in and around it. |