Basics/Knowledge
What are the seven ranks in Scouting?
Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle
When walking on a road/highway with no sidewalks, which way should you be facing?
Left side facing traffic
Chopping branches off a log and cutting through a log is known as what?
Limbing and Bucking
Who is the founder of worldwide Scouting?
Robert Baden-Powell
What does the acronym "STOP" stand for, and when would it be used?
Stay calm, Think, Observe, Plan
It would be used if you were lost
What are the four steps of Scout advancement? (Scout requirement 2B)
You learn, test, review, and are recognized
What are the 3 common poisonous plants?
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, and Poison Sumac
What are the three tests of a good knot?
1. It should be easy to tie
2. It should stay tied
3. It should be easy to untie
How did a 'Good Turn' become a thing in Scouting, and when?
In 1909, William Boyce got lost in the streets of London, and an English Scout helped him find his way. Inspiring Mr. Boyce to bring Scouting to the United States
(page 18)
Why is the buddy system used?
To ensure everyone's safety
What is the Scout motto and slogan?
Motto- Be Prepared
Slogan- Do a Good Turn Daily
What is a vertebrate, and what are the 5 groups they are divided into?
The five groups that vertebrates (animals with backbones) are divided into are fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals
What knot starts a diagonal lashing?
Timber Hitch
What year was BSA founded?
1910
What are the three motions for a front crawl?
Flutter kick, arm stroke, and breathing
What do the two stars on the first Class badge represent?
Truth and Knowledge
What part of the Outdoor Code states that you should treat the outdoors as a heritage, take care of yourself and others, and keep your trash out of nature? (ex. lakes, woods, fields)
Be clean in my outdoor manners
What card shows a Scout could use knives, saws, and axes?
Totin' Chip
Why is the left-handed Scout handshake used?
1. It's the hand closest to your heart
2. It's a sign of trust and peace
What are the four steps of being food safe?
Clean, Seperate, Cook, and Chill
What do the three fingers in the Scout sign represent?
They represent the three parts of the Oath
(Duty to God and country, duty to others, and duty to self)
What are the five principles of Tread Lightly?
Travel responsibly, respect others, educate yourself, avoid sensitive areas, and do your part
What three things are used for a fire?
Tinder, Kindling, and Fuel
What are the three membership levels in the OA?
Ordeal, Brotherhood, and Vigil
Name three points in the '8 points of BSA Safe Swim Defense'
Supervision, health review, safe area, lifeguards, lookout, ability groups, buddy system, and discipline