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Next Big Thing Scouts BSA Nova Award (Product Design) Helps and Documents
Next Big Thing is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating product design. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of their design related merit badges and learn about topics such as prototypes, market research, brainstorming and painstorming. Scouts imagine a new product and create a 3D model or sketch of the design.
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Disabilities Awareness Merit Badge Helps and Documents
Scouts learn to understand and appreciate our differences while working on the Disabilities Awareness merit badge. They explore the experiences of people with differing abilities and how providing accessibility can help improve fairness. They also investigate careers which support people with disabilities.
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Into the Woods Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Webelos learn about forestry while doing the Into the Woods adventure. They will study different types of trees and how they grow. They will also consider why trees are important and learn about ecosystems.
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Faith Requirements for Cub Scouts Who Are Agnostic or Atheist
Two Cub Scout leaders ask about how to complete the faith related requirements with Cub Scouts who are raised in agnostic homes.
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Is Webelos Badge Required for Arrow of Light (AOL)?
A den leaders asks about Webelos badge and Arrow of Light (AOL). A new scout has joined her den in fifth grade. He was part of another pack in fourth grade but did not earn his Webelos badge. Kathy is now unsure whether this scout needs to finish his Webelos badge before he can work…
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Splash! Scouts BSA Nova Award (Science) Helps and Documents
Splash! is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating water science. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of their science related merit badges and learn about related topics such as pollution, health, water cycle, and waste treatment. Scouts also learn how water is processed and consumed.
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Scouts BSA Eagle Scout Rank
Eagle Scout is the highest advancement rank in Scouts BSA. Eagle is earned after the rank of Life. ”Once an Eagle, always an Eagle”. A young woman or man who finishes his or her Scouting career at 18 years of age as a Life Scout will say “I WAS a Life Scout.” But a young…
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Mountain Lion Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Documents
For the Mountain Lion adventure, Lions learn about having fun and staying safe outdoors. Mountain Lion is one of the required adventures for the Lion badge.
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Bike Inspection Checklist
Before riding a bike, Scouts should know how to do an inspection of the bicycle and check that it is in working order. The bike inspection checklist below will give you a good starting point. You will need to explain each step to the Scouts so they learn the terminology and why each part is…
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Moose with the Juice Song
The Moose with the Juice song is a timeless classic that transcends generations. Whether you find yourself gathered around a Scout campfire or at a Cub Scout back-to-school program, this catchy tune never fails to bring smiles to faces young and old. Its enduring popularity lies in its simplicity and adaptability.
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Outdoor Ethics Awards
Scouts of all ages are guided by the Outdoor Code and the principles of Leave No Trace when they participate in outdoor activities. Members of Scouts BSA, Venturers, and adult Scouters can earn the Outdoor Ethics Awareness award to learn about being responsible citizens while outdoors.
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Wilderness Survival Merit Badge Helps and Documents
Scouts working on the Wilderness Survival merit badge learn to anticipate and avoid the hazards involved in backcountry adventures. They put together a first aid kit and build a natural shelter. They also learn how to treat water, be aware of weather conditions, and light a fire without matches.
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