Collecting Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
- Begin a collection of
at least 10 items that all have something in
common. Label the items and title your
collection.
- Display your
collection at a pack or den meeting.
- Visit a show or
museum that displays different collections
Collecting Academics Pin
Earn the Collecting belt loop, and complete
five of the following requirements:
- Give a talk about
your collection to someone other than your
family. Give a description of your
collection, including a short history.
Explain how you got started and why you
decided to collect what you do.
- Show how you preserve
and display your collection. Explain any
special precautions you must take including
handling, cleaning, and storage. Note
precautions for dampness, sunlight, or other
weather conditions.
- Read a book about
what you collect.
- Start a new
collection of at least 20 items. Label the
items, and title your collection.
- Define numismatics
and philately.
- Join a club of
collectors who share your hobby. This club
may be a group of your friends.
- Find out if there is
a career that involves what you collect.
Find out what kind of subjects you need to
study to prepare for such a career.
- If you collect coins
or stamps, make a list of different
countries in your collection. Explain how to
identify each country's issues. Make a list
of "clues" that help you identify the
origin.
- With an adult
partner, visit an online auction and look
for items you collect. What does it tell you
about rarity and value of the things you
collect?
- Use a computer to
catalog, organize, and keep track of your
collection.
- Help a friend get
started on a collection of his or her own.
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09/10/08