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Showing Respect To The Flag

The flag is flown on public buildings everyday when weather permits. Some citizens fly it at  home everyday, too.

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Marble Maze

Fun activity to do with your Bear Den to pass off requirement 4d of the Marble Madness adventure.

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Sketch The Face of the Moon

Requirement 6a. of the Astronomy merit badge has us sketching the face of the moon. Here is a free printable to help you out.

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Materials For Fire

Throughout the years, many items change within the different printings of the handbooks, manuals, merit badge books, and fieldbooks. One topic stays constant is the three materials you need to make fire.

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Cub Scout Crossword Puzzle

Fun Cub Scout based crossword puzzle to use as a gathering activity at your next Den Meeting or Pack Meeting.

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My Family Crest

Just like in medieval days with knights, your coat of arms is unique of who you are and what you believe in.

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National Register of Historic Places

Visit a place that is listed as a National Historic Landmark or that is on the National Register of Historic Places. Tell your counselor what you learned about the landmark or site and what you found interesting about it.

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How Redbird Got His Color

A long time ago, Raccoon passed Wolf on a path by the creek. As usual, he insulted Wolf and Wolf began to chase him…

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The Sneeze Demonstration

There are ongoing studies about how far a sneeze travels. Distances vary up to 200 feet, (according to MIT’s last study) with sneeze particles staying up in the air for up to 10 minutes… Gross!

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Tepee Fire Lay

Found in the 6th edition of the Boy Scout Handbook. The tepee fire lay is good for boiling and frying in pots and pans:

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Origami Magazine Box

For the Webelos/AOL elective adventure: Art Explosion 3e asks for you to display an origami or kirigami project.

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The Water Safety Chant

The water safety chant is found in the Tiger’s Floats and Boats adventure. Even though this requirement is geared towards your Tiger Scouts, this acronym is a good reminder for everyone in regards to water safety.

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Tripod Lashing

Use some wooden dowels and jute to practice your lashings before camp. Here are some tips on how to complete the Tripod Lashing

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Five Warning Signs of a Heart Attack

In my opinion, my heart is the first thing that I need to look after. I only have one, and when it stops… well… you know. Read more for the 5 warning signs of a heart attack.

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Getting On The Team

Found in the 1942 printing of the Boy Scout Handbook - Find out what Fielding H Yost says about what it takes to get on the Michigan team.

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Invisible Disabilities

As I was going through the Cubs Who Care requirements in the Wolf book, it occurred to me that I did not fully understand what the term “Invisible Disabilities” actually was. Here are my findings:

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Chief Akela: Bobcat Ceremony

Get your drum and headdress ready for Chief Akela. This is a great ceremony for when your young scouts earn the rank of Bobcat.

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