Scout
What is the scout Oath and Law? (Page 11-18)
1. On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to god and my country and to obey the scout law.
2. A scout is trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friendly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheerful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent.
Explain the importance of eating together as a patrol. (Page 325)
Because it makes the meal special and it allows you to bond with your patrol.
Describe what to do when there is an object in someones eye. (Page 133)
Ask the person to blink rapidly. This might allow tears to wash the object out. Flushing the eyes with clean water from a faucet, cup, or water bottle can also clear a foreign particle from the eye.
What are the principles of Tread Lightly? (Page 233)
Travel responsibly
Respect the rights of others
Educate yourself
Avoid sensitive areas
Do your part
How many merit badges must you earn to be a Star Scout?
Six merit badges must be earned.
What is the scout motto and slogan? (Page 11-18)
1. Be Prepared
2. Do a good turn Daily
How do you treat a simple cut and/or scrape? (Page 125)
Wash scrapes and minor cuts with soap and water ask about any allergies; if none, apply triple antibiotic ointment and cover with a dry, sterile dressing or an adhesive bandage to help prevent infection with the wound. Clean and rebandage wounds each day or more often as needed.
What are the R's of personal safety and protection. (Page 404)
Recognize, Respond and Report.
Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast.
1. National Weather Radio
2. Weather rock
How many service hours must be completed to be a Star scout?
Six hours must be completed.
What is the Outdoor Code? (Page 11-18)
As an American I will do my best to be clean in my outdoor manners, To be careful with fire, To be considerate in the outdoors and to be Conservation minded.
Explain the importance of buddy system. (Page 29)
You and your buddy can watch out for each other during a campout by checking in now and then to be sure everything is alright.
Describe what to do when someone has a puncture wound from a fish hook. (Page 134)
Cut fishing line. Wrap a 3-foot length of fishing line around the bend of the hook securely wrapping around index or middle finger.Keeping the affected body part flat and stable, gently push down on the shank to free the from the injured issue. The shank should be parallel to the injured tissue.
Tell the five most common signs of a heart attack. (Page 119)
Persistent uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, pain, or a burning sensation in the center of the chest behind the breastbone.
Unusual sweating.
Nausea.
Shortness of breath.
A feeling of weakness.
How many eagle required merit badges are there?
17 merit badges.
What are 3 things you know about pocket knife safety? (Page 380)
1. Always keep knife's blades closed except when you are using them.
2. Always cut away from yourself, never toward yourself.
3. Close the blades before you pass it on to someone else.
Describe the E.D.G.E method. (Page 38-39)
E- Explain how it is done.
D- Demonstrate the steps.
G- Guide learners as they practice.
E- Enable them to succeed on their own.
Explain the principles of Leave No Trace. (You can do the hand motions too.)
Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and Camp On Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Other Visitors
Explain how to obtain clean water.
Boiling
Filtering
Treating/tablets
How many merit badges are there in total?
135 total merit badges.
Describe the First Class scout badge and what each part stands for. (They can use their books on page 20.)
The Eagle with a shield an emblem of the United States of America, Represents freedom and a scout's readiness to defend that freedom.
Two stars symbolize Scouting's ideals of truth and knowledge. As guides in the night sky for finding the way, stars suggest a scout's outdoor adventures.
The scroll displays the Scout motto. Its ends are turned up like a smile because a scout smiles as each daily turn is done.
The knot below the scroll is a reminder to do a daily good turn.
What would be in a personal first aid kit? (Page 108)
Adhesive Bandages in different sizes
Gauze pads
A small roll of latex-free adhesive tape
Moleskin
Small bar of soap
A small tube of antibiotic ointment
Scissors
Tweezers
CPR breathing barrier
Pencil and paper or small notebook
Explain what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, stroke, severe bleeding, and ingested poison.
1. Do a quick survey of the injured person's condition. (About 15-20 seconds)
2. Is the person's spine injured?
3. Is the person breathing, and is the heart beating?
Is there severe bleeding?
Are there signs of poisoning?
What are three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather?
1. Clouds
2. Lightning
3. Wind
Who started scouting?
Robert Baden Powel