The Wolf rank is for boys who have finished first grade (or who are 8
years old). To earn the Wolf badge, a boy must pass 12 achievements. His
parent or guardian approves each achievement by signing his book.
After he has earned the Wolf badge, a Wolf Cub Scout can work on the
Wolf Electives until he finishes second grade (or
turns 9 years old). When he completes 10 elective projects, he earns a Gold
Arrow Point to wear under the Wolf badge. For each 10 elective projects
after that, he earns a Silver Arrow Point.
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must complete 58 tasks out of a
possible 74 tasks that are offered in the book. Note that these
activities are primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den Leader who
records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat Badge, it must be earned first.
Achievement 1 Feats of Skill
NOTE for Akela: If a physician certifies that
a Cub Scout's physical condition for an indeterminable time
won't permit him to do three of these requirements, the
Cubmaster and pack committee may authorize substitution of any
three Arrow Point electives.
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Play catch with someone 10 steps away.
Play until you can throw and catch.
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Walk a line back and forth. Do it
sideways too. Then walk the edge of a board six steps each
way.
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Do a front roll.
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Do a back roll.
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Do a falling forward roll.
Do one of the following (f, g, h, i, j, k, or
l):
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See how high you can jump.
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Do the elephant walk, frog leap, and crab
walk.
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Using a basic swim stroke, swim 25 feet.
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Tread water for 15 seconds or as long as
you can. Do your best.
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Using a basketball or playground ball, do
a
Chest pass, Bounce pass, Overhand Pass
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Do a frog stand.
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Run or jog in place for 5 minutes.
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Achievement 2 Your Flag
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Give the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America. Tell what it means.
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Lead a flag ceremony in your den. (Ideas
shown in book)
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Tell how to respect and take care of the
U.S. flag. Show three ways to display the flag.
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Learn about the flag of your state or
territory and how to display it.
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Learn how to raise a U.S. flag properly
for an outdoor ceremony.
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Participate in an outdoor flag ceremony.
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With the help of another person, fold the
U.S. flag.
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Achievement 3 Keep Your Body Healthy
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Make a chart and keep track of your
health habits for two weeks.
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Tell four ways to stop the spread of
colds.
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Show what to do for a small cut on your
finger.
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Achievement 4
Know Your Home and Community
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Make a list of phone numbers you need in
case of an emergency. Put a copy of this list by each phone
or in a central place in your home. Update it often. (List
shown in book)
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Tell what to do if someone comes to the
door and wants to come in.
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Tell what to do if someone calls on the
phone.
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When you and your family leave home,
remember to ... (List shown in book)
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Talk with your family members. Agree on
the household jobs you will be responsible for. Make a list
of you r jobs and mark off when you have finished them. Do
this for one month.
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Visit an important place in your
community, such as a historic or government location.
Explain why it is important.
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Achievement 5 Tools for Fixing and
Building
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Point out and name seven tools. Do this
at home, or go to a hardware store with an adult. Tell what
each tool does.
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Show how to use pliers.
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Identify a Philips head and a standard
screw. Then use the right tool to drive and then remove one
from a board.
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Show how to use a hammer.
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Make a birdhouse, a set of bookends, or
something else useful.
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Achievement 6 Start a Collection
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Complete the Character Connection for
Positive Attitude
Know. Discuss with your family how
a cheerful and positive attitude will help you do your best
at school and in other areas of your life.
Commit. Discuss with your family
how gathering items for a collection may be difficult. How
does a hopeful and cheerful attitude help you to keep
looking for more items. Why is a positive attitude
important?
Practice. Practice having a
positive attitude while doing the requirements for "Start a
Collection."
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Make a collection of anything you like.
Start with 10 things. Put them together in a neat way.
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Achievement 7 Your Living World
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
This achievement is also part of the Cub
Scout World Conservation Award and Cub Scouting's Leave No Trace
Award.
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Complete the Character Connection for
Respect.
Know. Discuss these questions with your
family: What things have people done to show a lack of
respect to our world? Why is it important to respect our
environment and ntural resources? How can you show respect
for your environment?
Commit. Discuss with your family how you
feel when you see places in your neighborhood that have lots
of litter. Name one thing you can do to help the
environment.
Practice. Practice being respectful while
doing the requirements for "Your Living World."
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Land, air and water can get dirty.
Discuss with your family ways this can happen.
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It takes a lot of energy to make glass,
cans, and paper products. You can help save energy by
collecting these items for use again. Find out how recycling
is done where you live. Find out what items you can recycle.
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With an adult, pick up litter in your
neighborhood. Wear gloves to protect your hands against
germs and cuts from sharp objects.
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With an adult, find three stories that
tell how people are protecting our world. Read and discuss
them together.
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Besides recycling, there are other ways
to save energy. List three ways you can save energy, and do
them.
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Achievement 8 Cooking and Eating
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Study the Food Guide Pyramid. Name some
foods from each of the food groups shown in the pyramid.
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Plan the meals you and your family should
have for one day. List things your family should have from
the food groups shown in the Food Group Pyramid. At each
meal, you should have foods from at least three food groups.
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Help fix at least one meal for your
family. Help set the table, cook the food, and wash the
dishes.
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Fix your own breakfast. Wash and put away
the dishes.
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With an adult, help to plan, prepare, and
cook an outdoor meal.
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Achievement 10 Family Fun
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
Do requirement a and do TWO of requirements
10b through 10g:
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Complete the Character Connection for
Cooperation.
Know. Discuss these questions with your
family: What is "cooperation"? Why do people need to
cooperate when they are doing things together? Name some
ways that you can be helpful and cooperate with others.
Commit. Discuss with your family what
makes it hard to cooperate. How do listening, sharing, and
persuading help us cooperate?
Practice. Practice being cooperative
while doing the requirements for "Family Fun."
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Make a game like one of these. Play it
with your family.
Eagle Golf
Beanbag Archery
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Plan a walk. Go to a park or a wooded
area, or visit a zoo or museum with your family.
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Read a book or Boys' Life magazine with
your family. Take turns reading aloud.
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Decide with Akela. what you will watch on
television or listen to on the radio.
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Attend a concert, a play, or other live
program with your family.
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Have a family Board Game night at home
with members of your family.
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Achievement 11 Duty to God
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
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Complete the Character Connection for
Faith
Know. What is "faith"? With your
family, discuss some people who have shown their faith - who
have shown an inner strength based on their trust in a
higher power or cause. Discuss the good qualities of these
people.
Commit. Discuss these questions
with your family: What problems did these faithful people
overcome to follow or practice their beliefs? What
challenges might you face in doing your duty to God? Who can
help you with these challenges?
Practice. Practice your faith
while doing the requirements for "Duty to God."
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Talk with your family about what they
believe is their duty to God.
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Give two ideas on how you can practice or
demonstrate your religious beliefs. Choose one and do it.
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Find out how you can help your church,
synagogue, mosque, temple, or religious fellowship.
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Achievement 12 Making Choices
To earn the Wolf rank a Cub Scout must
complete 58 tasks out of a possible 74 tasks that are offered in
the book. If the Cub Scout has not previously earned the Bobcat
Badge, it must be earned first. Note that these activities are
primarily done at home and signed off by the parent after the
boy has completed each task. The book is then shown to the Den
Leader who records the progress and also signs the boy's book.
Do requirement A and do FOUR of requirements
12b through 12k:
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Complete the Character Connection for
Courage.
Know. Discuss with your family
what "courage" is. Review the requirements and discuss how
you might need courage in each one to do what is right.
Commit. Give some examples of when
it is hard to do the right thing. Discuss with your family
times that it might take courage to be honest and kind. Tell
about a time in your life when you needed to be brave and
courageous to do the right thing.
Practice. Practice learning about
courage while doing the requirements for "Making Choices."
With family members, act out the choices you would make for
some of the requirements.
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There is an older boy who hangs around
Jason's school. He tries to give drugs to the children. What
would you do if you were Jason?
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Lee is home alone. The phone rings. When
Lee answers, a stranger asks if Lee's mother is home. She is
not. Lee is alone. What would you do if you were Lee?
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Justin is new to your school. He has
braces on his legs and walks with a limp. Some of the kids
at school tease him. They want you to tease him, too. What
would you do?
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Juan is on a walk with his little sister.
A car stops and a man asks them to come over to the car.
What would you do if you were Juan?
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Matthew's grandmother gives him money to
buy an ice-cream cone. On the way to the store, a bigger boy
asks for money and threatens to hit Matthew if he does not
give him some money. If you were Matthew what would you do?
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Chris and his little brother are home
alone in the afternoon. A woman knocks on the door and says
she wants to read the meter. She is not wearing a uniform.
What would you do if you were Chris?
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Sam is home alone. He looks out the
window and sees a man trying to break into a neighbor's back
door. What would you do if you were Sam?
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Mr. Palmer is blind. He has a guide dog.
One day as he is crossing the street, some kids whistle and
call to the dog. They want you and your friends to call the
dog, too. What would you do?
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Some kids who go to Bob's school want him
to steal candy and gum from a store, which they can share
later. Bob knows this is wrong, but he wants to be popular
with these kids. What would you do if you were Bob?
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Paul and his little sister are playing
outdoors. A very friendly, elderly woman stops and watches
the children for a while. Paul doesn't know the woman. She
starts to talk to them and offers to take Paul's little
sister on a walk around the block. What would you do?
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After a Wolf Cub Scout earns
his Wolf Badge he may begin earning Arrow Points in the
Electives section of his book. He may work on his "Arrow Point
Trail" at any time, however he cannot receive Arrow Points until
after he has earned the Wolf Badge. |
- GOLD ARROW POINT
- For the FIRST 10 arrow points completed in the "Electives"
section of his book, the Wolf Cub earns his GOLD ARROW POINT.
- SILVER ARROW POINTS
- For EACH 10 arrow points completed (AFTER HE EARNS THE GOLD ARROW
POINT) the Wolf Cub earns a SILVER ARROW POINT.
He may earn any number of SILVER ARROW POINTS, but he may only earn
ONE GOLD ARROW POINT for the first 10 elective points that he completes.
The possible electives are as follows:
Elective 1 - Its a Secret
- Use a secret code.
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Write to a friend in invisible "ink"
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"Write" your name using American Sign
Language. People who are deaf use this language.
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Use 12 American Indian signs to tell a
story.
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Elective 2 Be an Actor
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Help to plan and put on a skit with
costumes.
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Make some scenery for a skit.
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Make sound effects for a skit.
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Be the announcer for a skit.
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Make a paper sack mask for a skit
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Elective 3 Make it Yourself
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Make something useful for your home
or school. Start with a recipe card holder.
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Use the ruler on this page (125) to
see how far you can stretch your hand.
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Make and use a bench fork.
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Make a door stop.
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Or make something else.
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Elective 4 Play a Game
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Play Pie-tin Washer Toss.
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Play Marble Sharpshooter.
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Play Ring Toss.
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Play Beanbag Toss.
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Play a game of marbles.
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Play a wide-area or large group game
with your den or pack.
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Elective 5 Spare Time Fun
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Explain safety rules for kite flying.
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Make and fly a paper bag kite.
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Make and fly a two-stick kite.
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Make and fly a three-stick kite.
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Make and use a reel for kite string.
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Make a model boat with a rubber-band
propeller.
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G-H-I, Make or put together some kind
of model boat, airplane, train, or car.
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Elective 6 Books, Books, Books
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Visit a bookstore or go to a public
library with an adult. Find out how to get your own
library card. Name four kinds of books that interest you
(for example, history, science fiction, how-to-books).
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Choose a book on a subject you like
and read it. With an adult, discuss what you read and
what you think about it.
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Books are important. Show that you
know how to take care of them. Open a new book the right
way. Make a paper or plastic cover for it or another
book.
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Elective 7 Foot Power
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Learn to walk on a pair of stilts.
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Make a pair of "puddle jumpers" and
walk with them.
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Make a pair of "foot racers" and use
them with a friend.
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Elective 8 Machine Power
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Name 10 kinds of trucks, construction
machinery, or farm machinery and tell what each is used
for.
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Help an adult do a job using a wheel
and axle.
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Show how to use a pulley.
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Make and use a windlass
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Elective 9 Lets Have a Party
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Help with a home or den party.
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B-C, Make a gift or toy like one of
these and give it to someone. (examples shown in book)
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Elective 10 American Indian Lore
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Read a book or tell a story about
American Indians, past or present.
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Make a musical instrument American
Indians used.
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Make traditional American Indian
clothing.
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Make a traditional item or instrument
that American Indians used to make their lives easier.
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Make a model of a traditional
American Indian house.
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Learn 12 American Indian word
pictures and write a story with them.
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Elective 11 Sing-Along
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Learn and sing the first and last
verses of "America."
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Learn and sing the first verse of our
national anthem.
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Learn the words and sing three Cub
Scout songs.
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Learn the words and sing the first
verse of three other songs, hymns, or prayers. Write the
verse of one of the songs you learned in the space below
(on page 166).
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Learn and sing a song that would be
sung as a grace before meals. Write the words in the
space below (on page 166).
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Sing a song with your den at a pack
meeting.
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Elective 12 Be an Artist
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Make a freehand sketch of a person
place, or thing.
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Tell a story in three steps by
drawing three cartoons.
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Mix yellow and blue paints, mix
yellow and red, and mix red and blue. Tell what color
you get from each mixture.
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Help draw, paint, or color some
scenery for a skit, play, or puppet show.
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Make a stencil pattern.
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Make a poster for a Cub Scout project
or a pack meeting.
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Elective 13 Birds
This elective is also part of the World Conservation
Award.
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Make a list of all the birds you saw
in a week and tell where you saw them (field, forest,
marsh, yard, or park).
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Put out nesting material (short
pieces of yarn and string) for birds and tell which
birds might use it.
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Read a book about birds.
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Point out 10 different kinds of birds
(5 may be from pictures).
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Feed wild birds and tell which birds
you fed.
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Put out a birdhouse and tell which
birds use it.
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Elective 14 Pets
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Take care of a pet.
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Know what to do when you meet a
strange dog.
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Read a book about a pet and tell
about it at a den meeting.
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Tell what is meant by rabid. Name
some animals that can have rabies. Tell what you should
do if you see a dog or wild animal that is behaving
strangely. Tell what you should do if you find a dead
animal.
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Elective 15 Grow Something
This elective is also part of the Cub Scout World
Conservation Award
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Plant and raise a box garden.
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Plant and raise a flower bed.
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Grow a plant indoors.
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Plant and raise vegetables.
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Visit a botanical garden or other
agricultural exhibition in your area.
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Elective 16 Family Alert
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Talk with your family about what you
will do in an emergency.
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In case of a bad storm or flood, know
where you can get safe food and water in your home. Tell
how to purify water. Show one way. Know where and how to
shut off water, electricity, gas, or oil.
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Make a list of your first aid
supplies, or make a first aid kit. Know where the first
aid things are kept.
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Elective 17 Tie it Right
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Learn to tie an overhand knot and a
square knot.
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Tie your shoelaces with a square bow
knot.
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Wrap and tie a package so that it is
neat and tight.
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Tie a stack of newspapers the right
way.
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Tie two cords together with an
overhand knot.
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Learn to tie a necktie.
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Wrap the end of a rope with tape to
keep it from unwinding.
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Elective 18 Outdoor Adventure
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Help plan and hold a picnic with your
family or den.
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With an adult, help plan and run a
family or den outing.
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Help plan and lay out a treasure hunt
something like this. (Example map shown in book.)
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Help plan and lay out an obstacle
race. Use this idea or make up your own. (Example list
shown in book.)
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Help plan and lay out an adventure
trail.
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Take part in two summertime pack
events with your den.
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Point out poisonous plants. Tell what
to do if you accidentally touch one of them.
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Elective 18 Outdoor Adventure
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Help plan and hold a picnic with your
family or den.
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With an adult, help plan and run a
family or den outing.
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Help plan and lay out a treasure hunt
something like this. (Example map shown in book.)
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Help plan and lay out an obstacle
race. Use this idea or make up your own. (Example list
shown in book.)
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Help plan and lay out an adventure
trail.
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Take part in two summertime pack
events with your den.
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Point out poisonous plants. Tell what
to do if you accidentally touch one of them.
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Elective 19 Fishing
This elective is also part of the Cub Scout World
Conservation Award.
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Identify five different kinds of
fish.
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Rig a pole with the right kind of
line and hook. Attach a bobber and sinker, if you need
them. Then go fishing.
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Fish with members of your family or
an adult. Bait your hook and do your best to catch a
fish.
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Know the rules of safe fishing.
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Tell about some of the fishing laws
where you live.
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Show how to use a rod and reel.
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Elective 20 Sports
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Play a game of tennis, table tennis,
or badminton.
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Know boating safety rules.
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Earn the Cub Scouting shooting sports
Archery belt loop.
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Understand the safety and courtesy
code for skiing. Show walking and the kick turn. Do
climbing with a side stop or herringbone. Show the
snowplow or stem turn, and how to get up from a fall.
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Know the safety rules for ice
skating. Skate, without falling, as far as you can walk
in 50 steps. Come to a stop. Turn from forward to
backward.
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In roller skating, know the safety
rules. From a standing start, skate forward as far as
you can walk in 50 steps. Come to a stop within 10
walking steps. Skate around a corner one way without
coasting. Then do the same coming back. Turn from
forward to backward.
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Go bowling.
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Show how to make a sprint start in
track. See how far you can run in 10 seconds.
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Do a standing long jump. Jump as far
as you can.
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Play a game of flag football.
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Show how to dribble and kick a soccer
ball. Take part in a game.
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Play a game of baseball or softball.
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Show how to shoot, pass, and dribble
a basketball. Take part in a game.
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Earn the Cub Scouting shooting sports
BB-gun shooting belt loop.
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With your den, participate in four
outdoor physical fitness-related activities.
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