Nuclear Science Merit Badge
Learn radiation safety, build atomic models, construct cloud chambers, explore nuclear energy production, and discover real-world applications to earn this merit badge.
What you'll do
- Understanding Radiation Explain radiation and the difference between ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
- Atoms, Isotopes, and Particles Explain the following terms: atom, nucleus, proton, neutron, electron, quark, isotope; alpha particle, beta particle, …
- 3. Exploring Accelerator Research Modern Particle Physics.
- Pick Two Classic Experiments Show how it works.
At a glance
- Requirements
- 8
- Category
- Physical Science
- Eagle Required
- No
- Updated
- March 29, 2026