Requirements
Show how to tie a square knot, two half-hitches, and a taut-line hitch. Explain how each knot is used.
What is Scout Rank?
This skill—"caring for injured or ill persons until they can receive professional medical care—is an important skill for every Scout"
What is First Aid
A plant you should watch out for OR a famous DC supervillain.
What is Poison Ivy?
EDGE
What is "Explain, Demonstrate, Guide, Enable"?
This scout is enrolled in Abraham Lincoln High School.
Who is Bosco Yu?
Earn six merit badges, including any of the four from the required list for Eagle...
What is Star Rank?
This precision based merit badge is one of the few you need to sign a waiver for at summer camp
What is Rifle Shooting?
Grass, leaves, pine needles, newspaper OR an app you shouldn't be using right now... 😁
What is tinder?
RICE
What is "Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate"?
This scout earned all the boots for completing the cairn trail at Royaneh.
Who is Darby Powell?
Spend at least one night on a patrol or troop campout. Sleep in a tent you have helped pitch.
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What is Tenderfoot Rank?
One of the newest merit badges: "Scouts will research any individual who has demonstrated positive leadership while making an ethical decision, explain what options the leader had when faced with a problem, why they believe they chose their final course of action, and the outcome of the leader’s decision"
Famous university in Houston, Texas OR an acronym commonly used in first aid
What is RICE?
FAST
What is "Face, Arm, Speech, Time"?
This scout has a pet turtle.
Who is Leo Shiina?
Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe swim.
What is Second Class Rank?
This is the newest merit badge, introduced in March.
What is Multisport?
What is a compass?
STOP
Tell what utility services exist in your home or meeting place. Describe potential hazards associated with these utilities and tell how to respond in emergency situations.
You must introduce yourself, give multiple speeches, lead discussions AND perform improv in this merit badge.
What is Public Speaking?
King Arthur and Robin Hood OR a useful section on a map
What are legends?
DOTS
This scout enjoys eating dried coconut.
Who is Ian Shen?