Scout Basics
This two-word Scout Motto reminds Scouts to always be ready.
What is "Be Prepared"?
This tool is used to determine direction and find your way.
What is a compass?
This knot is commonly used to join two ropes of the same diameter.
What is a square knot?
This three-digit number is used to call for emergency help in the United States.
What is 911?
This large area of land is covered mainly by trees.
What is a forest?
This Scout Slogan encourages Scouts to help others every day.
What is "Do a Good Turn Daily"?
This common camping shelter protects campers from the elements.
What is a tent?
This knot is commonly used to tie your shoes
What is a bow knot?
This injury occurs when ligaments are stretched or torn.
What is a sprain?
These animals eat only plants as their source of food.
What are herbivores?
The Scout Law contains this many points.
What is 12?
These seven outdoor ethics principles help Scouts enjoy the outdoors while minimizing their impact.
What are the Leave No Trace principles?
This hitch is commonly used to secure a rope around a tree, post, or pole.
What is a two-half hitch?
This dangerous condition occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.
What is hypothermia?
This moon phase occurs when the entire visible side of the Moon appears illuminated.
What is a full moon?
This British military officer is known as the founder of the Scouting movement.
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
Water from these natural outdoor sources should be treated before drinking.
What are lakes, rivers, and streams?
This useful knot, known for creating a secure fixed loop, is often called the ‘King of Knots.
What is the bowline?
CPR is the abbreviation for this lifesaving emergency procedure.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
This mark or impression left behind by an animal’s foot can help Scouts identify wildlife.
What is a track?
These three duties are represented by the three fingers of the Scout Sign.
What are duty to God and country, duty to others, and duty to self?
These three elements make up the fire triangle and are needed for a fire to burn.
What are heat, fuel, and oxygen?
This method uses heat to melt the ends of synthetic rope to prevent fraying.
What is fusing?
Before helping an injured or ill person, this is the first thing you should check.
What is scene safety?
These organisms use sunlight to make their own food through photosynthesis.
What are green plants?