Eagle Scout Study Guide (Under Construction)

Eagle Scout Study Guide (Under Construction) Who founded Scouting? - Robert Baden-Powell Who founded Scouts in America? (BSA) - William D. Boyce What is special about the current (12th) edition of the scout handbook? (Pg. 7) - It was created to tribute the 100th anniversary of BSA (Established in 1910). What is the purpose of scouting? (Pg. 12-13) - (Answer can be, but are not limited to the following): -to acquire knowledge of the outdoors -to meet challenges with good judgement and skill -to make the most of yourself and succeed in life -to become a leader for your family, america -to develop friendships and a set of values to guide you for years to come -to understand the duties of religious beliefs and your responsibilities towards caring for the enviorment What are the four sects of scouting? (Pg. 15) - 1. Cub Scouts (7-10) 2. Boy Scouts (11-17) 3. Varsity Scouting (14-18) 4. Venturing (14-20) What does the Pledge of Allegiance mean? (Pg. 19) - I pledge allegiance... you promise to be loyal to the Flag... to the symbol of your country of the United States of America... a nation of 50 states and several territories, each with certain rights of its own and to the Republic... a country where the people elect representatives from among themselves to make laws for everyone for which it stands,... the flag represents the values of our form of government, in which everyone is equal under the law one Nation under God (tip: don't hesitate in the middle),... a country formed under God whose people are free to believe as they wish indivisible,... the nation cannot be split into parts with liberty and justice... with freedom and a system of law for all... for every person in the nation, regardless of their differences What is the meaning of the Scout Sign? (Pg. 20) - Each Finger Represents: 1. Duty to God and country 2. Duty to others 3. Duty to yourself What does the scout handshake signify? (Pg. 20) - Because the left hand is closest to the heart, it symbolizes friendship. Scout Oath (Pg. 22) - On my honor I will do my best To do my Duty to God and my country And to obey the Scout Law; To help other people at all times; To keep myself physically strong; Mentally awake, and morally straight Scout Law (Pg. 24) - A scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent. Scout Motto (Pg. 25) - Be Prepared Scout Slogan (Pg. 26) - Do a good turn daily What is the story of the unknown scout? (Pg. 27) - William Boyce was lost on a foggy street in London in 1909 when an unknown Scout came to his aid, guiding him to his destination.[1] The boy then refused Boyce's tip, explaining that he was a Boy Scout and was merely doing his daily good turn. Soon thereafter, Boyce met with General Baden-Powell, who was Chief Scout at the time. Boyce returned to America, and, four months later, founded the Boy Scouts of America on February 8, 1910. Outdoor Code (Pg. 28) - As an American, I will do my best to - Be clean in my outdoor manners Be careful with fire Be considerate in the outdoors, and Be conservation minded. Describe the Scout Badge and th