Scout Rank
Tenderfoot Rank
Second Class
First Class Rank
Other Ranks
100
the description of the patrol method and the types of patrols that are used in your troop
What is placing scouts in small groups? what are the founding foxes[regular patrol]{girls} and haunted hornets,[new patrol]maybe nuclear narwhales [older-scout patrol]{boys}?
100
Explain the importance of the buddy system as it relates to your personal safety on outings and in your neighberhood
keeps you and the other person safer because {they/you might know different thing then they do like they may know plants and you know animals} or { so you don't get lost or hurt with no one else} and stranger danger.
100
explain when it is appropriate to use fire for cooking and when it is not
using a fire for cooking is ok as long as it is allowed by the site's owner/policy/ you must have an adult,and your firemen's chit it isn't appropriate if you don't have all of those you are not suppose to have/make a fire. you should also know fire safety facts. some facts from the scout book are: fires sterolize soil, burn sticks and wood that could have been animal's homes, char the ground, fires also must be closely watched in a safe area. always make sure to put out the fire properly and clean up after it.
100
identify two ways to obtain a weather forcast for an upcoming activity.
the tv, radio, an app on a phone, ect.
100
sta/life: as a First-Class/Star scout demonstrate scout spirit by living the scout oath and law. tell how you have done your duty to god and how you lived the scout oath and scout law in your everyday life.
oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
law: A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
200
the description of merit badges and how to earn them
how does {merit badges provide a introduction to a different topic, and the four step prosses to earning a merit badge is 1.pick a subject 2.contact the counciler 3.show what you learned 4.turn in your blue card} relate to the scout rank?
200
explain the importance of eating as a patrol
so you don't have a bunch of meals being made{ just one for everyone} and it allows you to talk and it is funner when you eat with others.
200
tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim
bsa steps: 1. qualified adult over 21 2. personal health review{so physical} 3. safe area 4. trained and equipped lifeguard 5. lookout to moniter everyone 6. ability groups{nonswimmer, just learning to swim[can touch bottom of pool eaisly] begginer, passed the bsa begginer test[can touch bottom but head might be under water] and swimmer, has passed the bsa swimmer test[ bottom of pool can be deep as allowed] 7. buddy system always bring a buddy 8. disapline{follow the rules}
200
Explain why are weather forecast important when planning for an event.
There are several reasons why weather forecasts are important. They would certainly be missed if they were not there. It is a product of science that impacts the lives of many people. The following is a list of various reasons why weather forecasts are important: 1. Helps people prepare for how to dress (i.e. warm weather, cold weather, windy weather, rainy weather) 2. Helps businesses and people plan for power production and how much power to use (i.e. power companies, where to set thermostat) 3. Helps people prepare if they need to take extra gear to prepare for the weather (i.e. umbrella, rain coat, sun screen) 4. Helps people plan outdoor activities (i.e. to see if rain/storms/cold weather will impact outdoor event) 5. Helps curious people to know what sort of weather can be expected (i.e. a snow on the way, severe storms) 6. Helps businesses plan for transportation hazards that can result from the weather (i.e. fog, snow, ice, storms, clouds as it relates to driving and flying for example) 7. Helps people with health related issues to plan the day (i.e. allergies, asthma, heat stress) 8. Helps businesses and people plan for severe weather and other weather hazards (lightning, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms) 9. Helps farmers and gardeners plan for crop irrigation and protection (irrigation scheduling, freeze protection) 10. Helps people involved with certain activities to know if conditions will be good (i.e. skiing, boating, ballooning) 11. Helps people know outside weather dangers (i.e. heat index, wind chill, severe weather) 12. Helps people plan for when to do certain activities that are influenced by weather (i.e. fertilizing, bug spraying, gardening) 13. Helps people know if they need to leave early for work 14. Make an uncertain future a little more certain (i.e. knowing changes that will occur in weather)
200
how many merit badges are needed for eagle and how many do you have?
21 needed in total, and 13 eagle required
300
the description of the four steps of scout advancement
what does {step 1.you learn 2.you are tested 3.you are reviewed 4. you are reconized} stand for?
300
describe the steps in scouting's EDGE method
E=explain how it is done,{tell them how to do the action} D=demonstrate the steps,{show them the step by step prosses to complete the action} G=guide learners as they practice,{let them do it but help them as they do it} E=enable them to succeed on their own{have them do it on their own so they can show others how to complete the action}
300
explain the three R's of personal safety and protection
1.Reconize{reconize, discover, or relize what it is/who is doing and/or receaving it} 2. Respond{ talk to the respondent and/or tell who is doing it to stop and/or leave because you will not put up with what they are doing 3. Report{ tell a trusted adult and/or your scoutmaster about it, and if it is a scout from a different troop tell their scoutmaster.} if the recipiant is you then you 1. figure out is it bullying, harassment, abuse, or ect. 2. tell the person who is bulling, harassing, abusing, or ect. to stop it because I would not put up with it. 3. tell a trusted adult and possible some of my friends so they can help me to stop it.
300
tell the five most common signs of a heart attack.
Uncomfortable pressure in the chest, nausea, unusual sweating, shortness of breath, and a feeling of weakness
300
what merit badges are eagle required?
1.First aid, 2.Citizenship in the Community, 3.Citizenship in the Nation, 4.Citizenship in the World, 5.Communications, 6. Cooking, 7. Personal Fitness, 8. Emergency Preparedness or Lifesaving, 9.Environmental Science or sustainability, 10. Personal Management, 11. Swimming, Hiking, or Cycling, 12. Camping, and 13. Family life.
400
the description of what the scout bsa ranks are and how there are earned
what does{scout rank covers the basic need to knows, tenderfoot-first class enriches of the basics and the basic need to knows of most merit badges,star-eagle are focused on active partication ,merit badges, leadership, and comunity sevices}and{the four steps again} represent in scouting?
400
describe common poisonous or hazardous plants; explain how to identify any that grow in your local area and how to treat exposer to them
some common poisonous plants in the book: poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac; {poison ivy grows on a vine, has three leaflets, turn red, orange, and yellow in the fall} { poison oak grows as a vine, has a stem of three leaves[rarely has five or more]turns red in fall}{poison sumac grows as a small tree or shrub has 7-13 leaves, leaves appear in pairs except for stem, turns red in fall}
if touched you wash the area with rubbing alcohol or degreasing soap and plenty of warm water, be sure to scrub because urushiol clings to the skin. different lotions, creams, and treatments can relive itching, DO NOT SCRATCH, if swallowed, or chewed seek medical attention immediately, never burn.
400
explain why swimming rescues should not be attempted when a reaching or rope rescue is possible. explain why and how a rescue swimmer should avoid contact with the victim.
the reach and rope rescue keep you the rescuer safer than swimming in to get them. a rescue swimmer should only make contact with the victim if they are uncontious, because the victim might be flailing their arms which could cause the rescuer to drowned, when rescuing a victim always use equitment, like a floatation device. to do a reaching rescue you grab onto something attached to the ground or side of the pool, then reach out and grab the victim or hand them something to grab onto, now pull them to shore. to do a rope rescue you grab something that floats and is attached to a rope then throw the floating end to the victim while holding onto the other end of the rope, when they can reach the floatation device to grab onto it pull them in using the rope. for a swimming rescue you will take a floatation devise and swim so you are near but out of reach of the victim push the floatation devise to them and let them calm down before getting near them then when they have calmed down swim them to shore.
400
how would you invite a person to join scouting
tell them about the fun you have at scouts, invite them to a fun meeting, let your troop know that they are coming, ask your friend to join if they had fun at a meeting
400
any hints for other scouts working towards your rank?
Your answer was correct, wish to call on anyone else?
500
repeat from memory the outdoor code, scout oath, scout law, scout motto, Pledge of Allegiance and scout slogan. in your own words explain their meaning. also explain the outdoor code's meaning to you.
Outdoor code: As an American, I will do my best to Be clean in my outdoor manners. Be careful with fire. Be considerate in the outdoors. Be conservation minded.
oath: On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law; to help other people at all times; to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
law: A Scout is: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, and Reverent.
motto: Be prepared
Pledge: I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
slogan: do a good turn daily
500
describe a practical use of the square knot
many uses from securing bandages and packages to joining two ropes together, a square knot works best when pressed against something else and the ropes are the same diameter. DO NOT USE FOR TO HOLD HEAVY LOAD!
500
explain describe a situation where you would use the bowline and sheet bend knot.
a bowline works well for securing guy lines through the grommets on a tent or dining fly, it is also a good knot to tie around your waist or around someone requiring rescue. a sheet bend is the preferred knot for tying together two ropes of the same or different diameters.
500
describe proper body positioning in a watercraft. explain the importance of it.
While all boats can capsize if you're not careful, some, like canoes, are less stable than others. To prevent your boat from tipping over, keep your center of gravity as low as possible and don't lean too far to port or starboard. When paddling a canoe, sit on one of the seats facing forward or kneel just in front of it with your knees spread out. If you're paddling by yourself, you'll want to be in the back of the boat. When rowing a rowboat, sit on the midship seat facing aft. The coxswain should sit on the aft seat and guide you.
500
what is the most often excuse for not finishing a merit badge?
Your answer was correct, wish to call on anyone else?