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What must a scout participate in to meet the Second Class rank requirement?
What must a scout participate in to meet the Second Class rank requirement?
- All activities must be held on weekends
- Five separate troop/patrol activities (correct)
- At least one activity must involve a campfire
- Three activities must be indoors
What are the principles of Leave No Trace?
What are the principles of Leave No Trace?
Plan ahead and prepare, Travel and camp on durable surfaces, Dispose of waste properly, Leave what you find, Minimize campfire effects, Respect wildlife, Be considerate of other visitors.
What factors should be considered when choosing a patrol site for camping?
What factors should be considered when choosing a patrol site for camping?
It should be easy on the land, use established campsites, and avoid harming surfaces.
When is it appropriate to use a campfire?
When is it appropriate to use a campfire?
Use the tools listed in Tenderfoot requirement 3d to prepare ______, kindling, and fuel wood for a cooking fire.
Use the tools listed in Tenderfoot requirement 3d to prepare ______, kindling, and fuel wood for a cooking fire.
What should you do after lighting a fire using tinder, kindling, and fuel wood?
What should you do after lighting a fire using tinder, kindling, and fuel wood?
When should you use a lightweight stove?
When should you use a lightweight stove?
What is one requirement for planning a hot meal on a campout?
What is one requirement for planning a hot meal on a campout?
What knot should you demonstrate tying?
What knot should you demonstrate tying?
What should you do to demonstrate your understanding of map reading?
What should you do to demonstrate your understanding of map reading?
How far must you hike or bike using a compass and map?
How far must you hike or bike using a compass and map?
What are some hazards you might encounter while hiking?
What are some hazards you might encounter while hiking?
How can you determine directions without a compass?
How can you determine directions without a compass?
What should you identify or show evidence of during a hike?
What should you identify or show evidence of during a hike?
What precautions must be taken for a safe swim?
What precautions must be taken for a safe swim?
What skills must you demonstrate to pass the BSA beginner test?
What skills must you demonstrate to pass the BSA beginner test?
What methods should you demonstrate for water rescue?
What methods should you demonstrate for water rescue?
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Study Notes
Troop/Patrol Activities
- Participate in five different troop/patrol activities, with a minimum of three outdoor events.
- Two of the outdoor activities must include overnight camping.
- Campouts require spending the night in a tent or structure that you helped build, such as a lean-to or snow cave.
Leave No Trace Principles
- Key principles include planning ahead, traveling on durable surfaces, proper waste disposal, leaving nature intact, minimizing campfire impact, respecting wildlife, and being considerate to other visitors.
- Practicing these principles involves actions like cleaning up trash and using established trails.
Selecting a Patrol Site
- Choose a patrol site that minimizes environmental impact and adhere to established campsites.
- If moving natural items, replace them in their original positions when leaving.
Fire Usage in Camping
- Fires serve as a communal gathering point but must comply with Leave No Trace guidelines for appropriate use.
Fire Preparation Skills
- Use tools to prepare necessary materials for cooking fires, including tinder, kindling, and fuel wood.
Fire Demonstration
- At an approved outdoor site, build and light a fire using prepared materials, ensuring safety during and after the demonstration.
Stove Usage
- Understand when to utilize lightweight or propane stoves, including safety procedures for both types during cooking.
Healthy Cooking
- Plan and cook a nutritional hot meal based on USDA guidelines, recognizing the importance of nutrition for maintaining health and energy.
Knot Tying Skills
- Demonstrate the sheet bend and bowline knots, providing practical scenarios for each knot's application.
Navigation Skills
- Learn how to use a compass and orient a map, identifying and explaining the meaning of five map symbols.
Hike Requirements
- Complete a 5-mile hike (or 10-mile bike ride) using a compass and map, with prior approval from an adult leader.
Safety Awareness
- Recognize potential hazards on hikes and establish preventive measures to ensure safety.
Direction Finding
- Demonstrate methods for finding directions both during the day and at night without a compass or electronic devices.
Wildlife Identification
- Identify evidence of at least ten local wildlife species through tracks, signs, or photographs.
Swim Safety Guidelines
- Explain necessary precautions to ensure safe swimming practices.
Swimming Skills
- Pass the BSA beginner swimming test by demonstrating specific swimming techniques including jumping, swimming distance, and sharp turns.
Water Rescue Techniques
- Demonstrate various water rescue methods, including reaching with limbs, suitable objects, and throwing lines.
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