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Tenderfoot
Troop 447
Second Class
Scouting
First Class
100

Explain the importance of the buddy system

Buddies watch each other to make sure they are staying safe

If you get hurt, you buddy will be there to give first aid or get help

100

What are minimum hours at the fair?

Bonus (+100 points) - what are Reward Trip and Iron Man hours?

32

Bonus - 85 and 120

100

Explain when it is (or isn't) appropriate to build a fire

  • Only if it is allowed and safe
  • For warmth
  • For fun
  • For cooking (kabobs, s'mores, burgers, foil packets, etc.)
100

What is the scout slogan?

Do a good turn daily

100

How can you get a weather forecast for a campout?

Why should you?

You can go online, use an app, watch TV, or read a newspaper to find weather forecasts

You should know the weather forecast to be prepared to bring the right gear

200

Explain the importance of eating together as a patrol

You get to talk to each other and get to know each other better

You can split up responsibilities between group members (buying, cooking, cleaning, fire building)

When cleaning, one person can be at each bin

200

Where do we spend the most time at the fair?

Baker

200

What should you look for when choosing a campsite?

Widow makers - dead trees or branches that could fall on you

Water - avoid areas that could flood easily

Water - near a water source

200

Where are the 4 BSA high adventure camps?

  • Philmont Scout Ranch - New Mexico
  • Northern Tier - Minnesota
  • Sea Base - Florida
  • Summit Bechtel Reserve - West Virginia
200

What could you build with lashings?

  • Tripod
  • Dining table
  • Bridge
  • Tower
  • Merry-go-round
  • Swing
  • Shelter
300

Describe common poisonous or hazardous plants. Tell how to treat for exposure to them.

Poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac

300

What are the 3 back stations at the fair?

Woodcutter

Dining Hall

First Aid

300

 Explain the three R's of personal safety and protection.

Recognize

Respond

Report

300

Who must an Eagle project benefit?

A religious organization, a school, or your community

300

List boating safety precautions

  1. Qualified supervision
  2. Personal health review
  3. Swimming ability
  4. Life jackets
  5. Buddy system
  6. Skill proficiency
  7. Planning
  8. Proper equipment
  9. Discipline
400

List what belongs in a personal first aid kit

Lots of bandages

Gauze pads

Blister treatment

Hand sanitizer

Tweezers

Scissors

Antibiotic ointment

Disposable gloves

400

Which 4 summer camps do we go to?

Rodney

Freedom

Ockanickon

Resica Falls

400

Explain what respect is due the flag of the United States

Salute the flag when it is moving (when in uniform)

Fly the flag from sunrise to sunset

The American flag should be above other flags

Fly the flag at half-staff on certain days

Retire flags when they are worn out beyond repair

400

Where was the first Boy Scout campout?

Brownsea Island

400

Describe 3 natural indicators of weather coming

  • "Red sky at night, sailor's delight"
  • "Swallows flying way up high means theres no rain in the sky"
  • "If smoke goes high, no rain comes by"
  • "When the dew is on the grass, rain will never come to pass"
  • "Red sky at morning, sailor take warning"
  • "Swallows flying near the ground means a storm will come around"
  • "If smoke hangs low, watch out for a blow"
  • "When grass is dry at morning light, look for rain before the night"
500

Describe the steps in Scouting's EDGE method

Use the Teaching EDGE method to teach everyone the square knot

Explain

Demonstrate

Guide

Enable

500

List 3 scout jobs at the fair (not backstations)

Death Valley

Water Cart

Flagging

Handicap

Tying lanes

The board

500

List the 7 Leave no Trace principles

  1. Plan ahead and prepare
  2. Travel and camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impact
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors
500

List each Eagle-required merit badge

  1. First Aid
  2. Cooking
  3. Camping
  4. Communication
  5. Personal Management
  6. Personal Fitness
  7. Family Life
  8. Citizenship in the Community
  9. Citizenship in the Nation
  10. Citizenship in the World
  11. Environmental Science OR Sustainability
  12. Lifesaving OR Emergency Preparedness
  13. Swimming OR Hiking OR Cycling
500

List the principles of Tread Lightly

Travel responsibly

Respect the rights of others

Educate yourself

Avoid sensitive areas

Do your part