Complete all 20 assignment books (listed at right), in order to achieve the rank of APES Scout. You can work at your own pace, but you will have to complete a minimum number of books as per the course calendar. | Badges  Students must earn 20 badges to obtain APES Scout status by completing the following:  Animal Science Bird Study Chemistry Composite Materials Energy Environmental Science Engineering Fish and Wildlife Management Forestry Gardening Geology Hiking Nature Nuclear Science Oceanography Photography Plant Science Public Health Soil and Water Conservation Weather |