Scouting History
Who is the British General who is credited with founding the Scouting movement in 1908?
Who is Robert Baden-Powell?
Camping: This principle of Leave No Trace dictates that you should hike and camp on durable surfaces.
What is, Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces?
Often called the King of Knots, this knot is used to tie two ropes of equal diameter together.
TIE IT!
What is a square knot?
A backpacking rule of thumb is that your pack should weigh no more than this percentage of your body weight.
What is 20% to 25%?
The first point of the Scout Law is this.
What is Trustworthy?
The first Boy Scout camp, held in 1907, took place on this small island off the coast of England.
What is Brownsea Island?
Citizenship in Society: A "duty" of a good citizen often involves giving back to the community, while this is a privilege, like voting.
What is a Right?
This method for building a fire uses a small, tinder nest surrounded by kindling, which is then surrounded by fuel wood.
What is a teepee? (or cone)
This category of food includes dried pasta, oatmeal, rice, and dehydrated meals, valued in backpacking for being calorie-dense and lightweight.
What are complex carbohydrates or starches?
The Scout Law has this many points.
What is 12? or (12?)
This Chicago publisher got lost in the fog in London and was helped by an unknown Scout, which led to the start of Scouting in the U.S.
Who is William D. Boyce?
First Aid: For a severe burn, after cooling the area, you should cover it loosely with this type of clean, non-stick covering.
What is sterile gauze or a clean, dry cloth?
When reading a compass, the saying "Red Fred is in the shed" helps you align this part of the needle inside the orienting arrow.
What is the red magnetic needle? (or North)
When packing a backpack, the heaviest items should be packed closest to your back and positioned in this part of the pack.
What is the middle? (or between your shoulder blades)
This simple saying is the Scout Slogan, different from the Motto, and it encourages daily preparation.
What is "Be Prepared"?
On February 8, 1910, Boyce officially incorporated this organization in the United States.
What is Boy Scouts of America? (Scouts BSA and/or Scouting America)
Personal Finance: This financial term describes the return you earn when you let your money sit in a bank account or investment.
What is interest?
This term describes the process of scraping away litter and debris down to mineral soil before building a fire.
What is fire safety preparation? (creating a fire ring/pit)
This type of compact stove fuel is lightweight and burns cleanly but requires pressurized containers.
What is isobutane or canister gas?
This is the second line of the Scout Motto.
What is "Do a Good Turn Daily"?
This man, an experienced naturalist, was the first Chief Scout Executive of the BSA.
Who is James E. West?
Communication: The four elements of communication are the sender, the message, the receiver, and this element, which is the receiver's response.
What is feedback?
In first aid, this is the first thing you should do after finding a victim, before administering care.
What is check the scene? (for safety)
To protect food from bears and other animals in the backcountry, the recommended technique is using a bear canister or performing this kind of hang.
What is a bear bag hang? (or counter-balance hang)
The three promises made in the Scout Oath concern your Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, and Duty to this crucial person.
What is Duty to Self? (and/or to keep yourself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight)