Building a Better World: All About the US Flag
When folded properly, the US flag forms this shape
What is a triangle?
The first line of the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids, often memorized by making the number 1 sign with your index finger
What is "Know before you Go"?
The final trait listed in the Scout Law.
What is Reverent?
The Scout BSA's motto
What is "Be Prepared"?
How much does a Pinewood Derby® car weigh?
5 oz
The number of stripes on the US flag, which represents the number of original colonies
What is 13?
There are this many Cub Scout Essentials for hiking.
What is six?
(Water, 1st Aid kit, trail food, sun protection, whistle & flashlight)
The Scout Oath states that "On my honor, I will do my Duty to" this.
What is "God and my Country"?
According to the Scouts BSA slogan, this is how often you should do a Good Turn.
What is daily?
Placing the weight here will make the car go faster on the straightaway compared to being faster off the starting block
Back of the car
The name given to the individuals which handle the flag during a flag ceremony
What is the color guard?
This area should be relatively flat and should have enough slope to allow rainwater to run off. It should not be under dead trees or trees with dead branches that may come down in a storm or light wind
What is a campsite?
To encourage members to grow stronger in their faith, religious groups have developed this achievement for scouts to earn, related to their particular faith.
What is the Religious Emblem?
The rank immediately after "Second Class" in Scouts BSA.
What is "First Class"?
How wide is a Pinewood Derby® car
2 3/4 inches
In the event of the death of principal figures of the United States government and the governor of the state, territory or possession, the President may order the flag to be flown at this as respect for their memory.
What is half-staff?
The Outdoor Code teaches us we should be careful with this.
What is fire?
The Duty to God in Action pin, contains two hands holding this.
What is the earth or globe?
This is a small group of normally six to eight members where Scouts learn skills together, share responsibilities and take on leadership roles.
What is a patrol?
How long is a Pinewood Derby® car?
7 inches
When a flag is so worn it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country, it should be destroyed by this method in a dignified manner.
What is by burning?
This knot is created by making a fixed loop in the end of a line and is typically illustrated with a "rabbit" coming out of his hole, running around the tree, and running back down the hole.
What is the bowline knot?
Scout Sunday falls on the Sunday before this date, the anniversary of scouting in the USA.
What is February 8th?
The highest rank in Scouts BSA
What is Eagle?
What is the only approved lubricant for the wheels
Dry graphite