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chapter_001 | Chapter I — SCOUTCRAFT | SCOUTCRAFT
_This chapter is the result of the work of the Committee on Scout Oath,
Scout Law, Tenderfoot, Second-class and First-class Requirements; the
Committee on Badges, Awards, and Equipment; the Committee on Permanent
Organization and Field Supervision, and John L. Alexander and Samuel
A. Moffat_.
Aim of the S... |
chapter_002 | Chapter II — WOODCRAFT | WOODCRAFT
Woodlore
_By Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout_
The Watch for a Compass
(From "Boy Scouts of America," by Ernest Thompson Seton. Copyright,
1910, by Doubleday, Page & Company )
The watch is often used to give the compass point exactly. Thus: Point
the hour-hand to the sun; then, in the morning, half-way... |
chapter_003 | Chapter III — CAMPCRAFT | CAMPCRAFT
(In treating of camping there has been an intentional omission of the
long-term camp. This is treated extensively in the books of reference
given at the close of this chapter.)
Hiking and Over-night Camp
_By H. W. Gibson, Boys' Work Secretary,
Young Men's Christian Association
Massachusetts and Rhode I... |
chapter_004 | Chapter IV — TRACKS, TRAILING AND SIGNALING | TRACKS, TRAILING AND SIGNALING
_By Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout_
"I wish I could go West and join the Indians so that I should have no
lessons to learn," said an unhappy small boy who could discover no
atom of sense or purpose in any one of the three R's.
"You never made a greater mistake," said the scribe. "... |
chapter_005 | Chapter V — HEALTH AND ENDURANCE | HEALTH AND ENDURANCE
_George J. Fisher, M. D.
Secretary, Physical Department International Committee
Young Men's Christian Association_
Fitness
Two things greatly affect the conditions under which a boy lives in
these days. One is that he lives in-doors for the greater part of the
time, and the other is that h... |
chapter_006 | Chapter VI — CHIVALRY | CHIVALRY
_By John L. Alexander, Boy Scouts of America_
Ancient Knighthood
A little over fifteen hundred years ago the great order of knighthood
and chivalry was founded. The reason for this was the feeling on the
part of the best men of that day that it was the duty of the stronger
to help the weak. These were the ... |
chapter_007 | Chapter VII — FIRST AID AND LIFE SAVING | FIRST AID AND LIFE SAVING
_Major Charles Lynch, Medical Corps, U. S. A.
Acting for the American Red Cross_
PREVENTION OF ACCIDENTS
General
Considerably over a million persons are seriously injured in the
United States each year. The enormous loss of life and the great
suffering involved certainly demand that every... |
chapter_008 | Chapter VIII — GAMES AND ATHLETIC STANDARDS THE GAMES | GAMES AND ATHLETIC STANDARDS THE GAMES
_By Ernest Thompson Seton, Chief Scout_
Deer Hunting
The deer hunt has proved one of our most successful games.
The deer is a dummy, best made with a wire frame, on which soft hay is
wrapped till it is of proper size and shape, then all is covered with
open burlap. A few touc... |
chapter_009 | Chapter IX — PATRIOTISM AND CITIZENSHIP | PATRIOTISM AND CITIZENSHIP
_By Waldo H. Sherman,
Author of "Civics--Studies in American Citizenship"_
OUR COUNTRY
America is the home of social, religious, and political liberty--"the
land of the free and the home of the brave."
As a nation, we have always been rich in land, and for this reason
millions of people ... |
1 | What is the main purpose of the Scout movement? | |
2 | What qualities and virtues should a good scout develop? | |
3 | What are the Scout Oath and Scout Law? | |
4 | What are the requirements for becoming a Tenderfoot, Second Class, or First Class Scout? | |
5 | How do you tie useful knots for scouting activities? | |
7 | How can a scout find direction using the sun and a watch? | |
8 | How can scouts identify common North American trees? | |
9 | What are some ways to recognize wild animals by their tracks or appearance? | |
10 | What should a scout know about birds, insects, and other wildlife? | |
11 | How can a scout learn about fish and angling? | |
13 | What should boys consider when planning an overnight hike? | |
14 | What equipment is useful for an overnight camp? | |
15 | How can a scout make or pitch a tent? | |
16 | What should scouts know about canoeing, rowing, and sailing? | |
18 | How can a scout recognize and follow tracks? | |
19 | What methods can be used to trail a person or animal? | |
20 | How can scouts communicate using signals? | |
21 | What are some practical signaling methods for scouts? | |
23 | How can a scout maintain good health and physical endurance? | |
24 | What kinds of exercise and physical training are recommended for scouts? | |
25 | What habits help a scout remain healthy and strong? | |
27 | How should a scout behave courteously toward other people? | |
28 | What does chivalry mean for a modern scout? | |
29 | How can a scout practice kindness and helpfulness in everyday life? | |
30 | What does the handbook say about doing a good turn for others? | |
32 | How can accidents be prevented? | |
33 | What should a scout do when someone is injured? | |
34 | What first aid knowledge should a scout have? | |
35 | How should a scout respond to a water accident? | |
36 | What should a scout know about life saving and emergencies? | |
38 | What indoor and outdoor games are suitable for scouts? | |
39 | What athletic standards are given for scouts? | |
40 | What physical activities can scouts use to develop strength and endurance? | |
41 | What requirements are given for athletic performance? | |
43 | What are the responsibilities of a good citizen? | |
44 | What does the handbook teach about patriotism? | |
45 | How should a scout show respect for the American flag? | |
46 | What is the role of Congress in the government? | |
47 | What does the handbook say about improving the local community? |
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