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Scouting Adventure

Note: Most of this is pretty self explanatory, so several Reqs will have no links on this one, if you have ideas for more resources drop me a line, Thanks Eric-

Complete the following requirements.
Requirement
     1. Prepare yourself to become a Boy Scout by completing at least A–C below:
          A. Repeat from memory the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
          In your own words, explain their meanings to your den leader, parent, or guardian.
          B. Explain what Scout spirit is. Describe for your den leader, parent, or guardian 
          some ways you have shown Scout spirit by conducting yourself according to the 
          Scout Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
          C. Give the Boy Scout sign, salute, and handshake. Explain when to use each.
          D. Describe the First Class Scout badge, and tell what each part stands for. Explain
          the significance of the First Class Scout badge.
          E. Repeat from memory the Pledge of Allegiance. In your own words, explain
          its meaning.
                 Handout for #1 covers alot of ths stuff for this badge

     2. Visit a Boy Scout troop meeting with your parent or guardian and, if possible, with
     your den members and leaders. After the meeting, do the following:
          A. Describe how the Scouts in the troop provide its leadership.
                  Great video from another scouter, Many Thanks to Scouter Rob!
          B. Describe the four steps of Boy Scout advancement.
                   Another Video
          C. Describe ranks in Boy Scouting and how they are earned.
                   Video 2c
          D. Describe what merit badges are and how they are earned.
                   Video 2d
     3. Practice the patrol method in your den for one month by doing the following:
          A.  Explain the patrol method. Describe the types of patrols that might be part of a
          Boy Scout troop.
                      Video 3A
          B.  Hold an election to choose the patrol leader.
                      Video 3B
          C.  Develop a patrol name and emblem (if your den does not already have one), as           
          well as a patrol flag and yell. Explain how a patrol name, emblem, flag, and yell   
          create patrol spirit.         
          D.  As a patrol, make plans to participate in a Boy Scout troop’s campout or other    
          outdoor activity.

     4. With your Webelos den leader, parent, or guardian, participate in a Boy Scout
     troop’s campout or other outdoor activity. Use the patrol method while on the outing.
                      Video 4a
                      Video 4b
     5. Do the following:
          A. Show how to tie a square knot, two half hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how
          each knot is used.
                        The 6 scouting knots
                        cheat sheets for the above. Can be cut an pasted into flash cards
          B. Show the proper care of a rope by learning how to whip and fuse the ends of 
          different kinds of rope.

     6. Demonstrate your knowledge of the pocketknife safety rules and the pocketknife
     pledge. If you have not already done so, earn your Whittling Chip card.