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Do the following: |
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Repeat from memory the Scout
Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan. In your own words,
explain their meaning.
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Explain what Scout spirit is.
Describe some ways you have shown Scout spirit by practicing the Scout
Oath, Scout Law, Scout motto, and Scout slogan.
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Demonstrate the Scout sign,
salute, and handshake. Explain when they should be used.
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Describe the First Class Scout
badge and tell what each part stands for. Explain the significance of
the First Class Scout badge.
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Repeat from memory the Outdoor
Code. In your own words, explain what the Outdoor Code means to you.
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Repeat from memory the Pledge of
Allegiance. In your own words, explain its meaning.
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2. |
After attending at least one Scout troop
meeting, do the following: |
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Describe how Scouts in the troop
provide its leadership.
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Describe the four steps of Scout
advancement.
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2c. |
Describe what the Scouts BSA
ranks are and how they are earned.
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2d. |
Describe what merit badges are
and how they are earned.
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3. |
Do the following: |
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Explain the patrol method.
Describe the types of patrols that are used in your troop.
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3b. |
Become familiar with your patrol
name, emblem, flag, and yell. Explain how these items create patrol
spirit.
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4. |
Do the following: |
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4a. |
Show how to tie a square knot
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two half-hitches
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Show the proper care of a rope by
learning how to whip and fuse the ends of different kinds of rope.
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Tell what you need to know about
pocketknife safety. |
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6. |
With your
parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the pamphlet How to
Protect Your Children From Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide and earn the
Cyber Chip Award for your grade.
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Since joining
the troop and while working on your Scout rank, participate in a
Scoutmaster conference. |
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