5.5 Public Health MB DAY 2

  • 5.5 Public Health Merit Badge - DAY 2 SUBMISSION

    Use this form to submit for work on REQUIREMENT 3 & 4. Each participating Scout must complete a SEPARATE form to receive credit.

  • REQUIREMENTS 3, 4, & 5:

    3. Discuss the importance of safe drinking water in terms of the spread of
    disease. Then, demonstrate two ways for making water safe to drink that
    can be used while at camp. In your demonstration, explain how dishes and
    utensils should be washed, dried, and kept sanitary at home and in camp.

    4. Explain what a vector is and how insects and rodents can be controlled in
    your home, in your community, and at camp. Tell why this is important. In
    your discussion, explain which vectors can be easily controlled by individuals
    and which ones require long-term, collective action.

     

  • DO AN "INTERNET SEARCH" (GOOGLE, etc.) AND WATCH 3 VIDEOS ABOUT HOW TO "PURIFY" WATER.  CHOOSE A VIDEO THAT SHOWS A GOOD METHOD THAT IS EASY TO USE ON A CAMPING/BACKPACKING TRIP. COPY THE VIDEO URL (LINK) IN THE BOX BELOW.

  • 4. Explain what a vector is and how insects and rodents can be controlled in
    your home, in your community, and at camp. Tell why this is important. In
    your discussion, explain which vectors can be easily controlled by individuals
    and which ones require long-term, collective action.

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