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The BEAR Handbook (scouts of america) - part 2

 

 

2 | Learn and say the Scout Law, with help if
needed.
S cout Law
A S cout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous,
kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave,
clean, and reverent.
The Meaning of the S cout Law
The Scout Law has 12 points. Each is a goal for every Scout.
He does his best to live up to the Law every day. It is not always
easy to do, but a Scout always tries.
3 | Show the Cub Scout sign. Tell what it
means.
M ake the sign with your right hand. Hold your arm straight up.
The two raised fingers stand for the Scout Oath and the Scout Law.
The fingers look like the sharp ears of the wolf ready to listen to
Akela! Remember that Akela means “good leader” to a Cub Scout.
Your mother or father or guardian is Akela. So is your Cubmaster
or your den leader. At school, your teacher is Akela.
4 | Show the Cub Scout handshake. Tell what
it means.
When you shake hands with another Cub Scout, do this: Hold
out your right hand just as you always do to shake hands. But then
put your first two fingers along the inside of the other boy’s wrist.
This means that you help each other to remember and obey the
Scout Oath and Scout Law.
5 | Say the Cub Scout motto. Tell what it
means.
The Cub S cout motto is “Do Your Best.”
A motto is a guiding principle and a rule for living. Do Your
Best means trying your hardest, not just a little bit. Do your best
all the time. Do your best in school and at home. Do your best
when you play a game and help your team. Do your best as you
work on your rank adventures!
6 | Show the Cub Scout salute. Tell what it
means.
Salute with your right hand. Hold your first two fingers close
together. Touch your fingertips to your cap. If you aren’t wearing a
cap, touch your right eyebrow. You salute the flag to show respect
to our country. Always use the Cub Scout salute when you are in
your Cub Scout uniform, both indoors and outdoors. If you are not
in uniform, you salute the flag by placing your right hand over
your heart.
7 | With your parent or guardian, complete
the exercises in the pamphlet How to Protect
Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent’s
Guide.
If your handbook does not include the pamphlet, talk with your
den leader.
Congratulations on earning your Bobcat badge! You may now
continue on the trail of your Bear adventures! Let’s take a look at
what those adventures are called, what you need to do to earn your
Bear badge, and all the fun things you will explore as a Bear.
Bear Rank Requirements
1. Complete each of the following Bear required adventures with
your den or family:
2. Complete one Bear elective adventure of your den or family’s
choosing. (See page 29.)
3. With your parent or guardian, complete the exercises in the
pamphlet How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A
Parent’s Guide and earn the Cyber Chip award for your age.*
*If your family does not have Internet access at home AND you do not have
ready Internet access at school or another public place or via a mobile device,
the Cyber Chip portion of this requirement may be waived by your parent or
guardian.
Once you have achieved all of the Bear rank badge requirements
and your handbook has been signed, you are ready to earn your
Bear badge! Let out a big GRAND HOWL, Bear Scout!
Bear Required Adventures
Snapshot of Adventure
A pocketknife is a useful tool to have for S couting
activities. It can also be dangerous if you don’t use it the right
way. In this adventure, you will learn how to use a
pocketknife safely. You will also get to learn the basics of
carving.
A Scout is trustworthy. You can show that you are
trustworthy by taking care of your pocketknife and
using it safely.
REQUIREMENT 1 | Learn about three common
designs of pocketknives.
Pocketknives come in all shapes and sizes. Some can be used
for many different tasks. Others are designed for special purposes
like fishing.
Three common designs used in Scouting are the jackknife, the
penknife, and the multipurpose knife. Let’s look at each type.
Jackknife
A jackknife is a good tool for campers and fishermen. It is
hinged at only one end and may have one or two blades. Sometimes
one blade has a very sharp point, while another blade has a more
rounded point.
Some jackknives (and other knives) have locking blades. That
means you have to push a release before you can close the blade.
Locking blades prevent you from accidentally closing the blade on
your fingers.
Penknife
A penknife is small and lightweight, so it is easy to carry in
your pocket. It is hinged at both ends and usually has one or two
blades at each end. Penknives were originally designed to cut or
sharpen quills used for writing. Thomas Jefferson wrote the
Declaration of Independence with a quill pen.
Multipurpose Knife
M ultipurpose knives can be used to do many things. In
addition to one or two blades, a multipurpose knife might include a
can opener, scissors, leather punch, tweezers, and screwdrivers.
These knives can be fun to have, but all those extra pieces can
get in your way when you are just trying to carve or cut some
string. Also, the more tools your knife includes, the heavier it will
be. Pick a multipurpose knife that has only the tools you really
need.
REQUIREMENT 2 | Learn knife safety and earn your
Whittling Chip.*
*One of the items carved for Bear Claws requirement 3 may be used to fulfill
Whittling Chip requirement 3.
It is very important to be safe when you use your pocketknife.
In this requirement, you will learn the rules of knife safety and earn
your Whittling Chip. When you have earned your Whittling Chip,
you will be allowed to carry your pocketknife to designated Cub
Scout activities. Your parent or den leader will tell you when you
may bring your knife. Always keep your Whittling Chip card with
you when you are carrying your knife.
A Scout is obedient. When you follow the rules of knife
safety, you keep yourself from getting hurt and you
show that you are obedient.
Knife Safety Rules to Learn and Live By
A knife is a tool, not a toy.
Know how to sharpen a knife. A sharp knife is safer than a
dull knife because it is less likely to slip and cut you.
Keep the blade clean and dry.
Never carry an open pocketknife.
When you are not using your knife, close it using the palm
of your hand and put it away.
When you are using the cutting blade, do not try to make big
shavings or chips. Cut slowly and steadily.
M ake a safety circle. Before you pick up your knife to use
it, stretch your arm out and turn in a circle. If you cannot
touch anyone or anything else, it is safe to use your knife.
While using your knife, be sure to watch in case someone
walks toward you and gets too close. If that happens, put
your knife away until it is safe to continue.
Always cut away from you, never toward you.
Never hand a knife to someone else blade first. Learn and use
the “eye contact” method of handing a knife to someone
else. Do not release the knife until the other person makes
eye contact with you and acknowledges he is receiving the
knife.
Never use a knife on something that will dull or break it.
Never throw a knife for any reason.
Always think before you cut. Do not use your knife to strip
bark from a tree or to carve your initials into something that
does not belong to you.
Once you understand the safety rules, agree to abide by the
Pocketknife Pledge, and have your den leader sign your card, you
will have earned your Whittling Chip.
POCKETKNIFE PLEDGE
I understand the reason for safety rules.
I will treat my pocketknife with the respect due a
useful tool.
I will always close my pocketknife and put it away when
I am not using it.
I will not use my pocketknife when it might injure
someone near me.
I promise never to throw my pocketknife for any
reason.
I will use my pocketknife in a safe manner at all times.
Keeping Your Knife Sharp
A good way to sharpen your knife is to use a sharpening stone.
Lay the blade on the stone at a slight angle. Push the blade forward
as if you were going to shave a thin sliver from the stone. Do not
push down hard. Next, turn the blade over and shave the stone
toward you. This is the only time you should move your knife
toward yourself. Keep your fingers below the surface of the stone
to protect them. Continue this back-and-forth action until the edge
is sharp along its entire length.
Making Stop Cuts
Here is a secret to use when you are whittling. Before you make
a shaving cut, make a stop cut. At the place you want the shaving
to stop, cut straight down with your knife. Press down and rock
the blade back and forth until the cut is as deep as you want the
shaving to go. This stop cut will prevent you from shaving off too
much wood.
First Aid for Knife Cuts
Accidents can happen even when you are being careful. It is
important that you know what to do if you or one of your fellow
Scouts gets cut while using a pocketknife.
Small cuts in the skin can allow bacteria to enter the body and
cause infection. Wash minor cuts with soap and water. Apply
antibiotic ointment and cover with a dry, sterile dressing or an
adhesive bandage to help prevent infection and protect the wound.
Clean and rebandage wounds each day. If the cut is more serious,
get help from an adult immediately.
Taking proper care of a wound will help prevent other health
issues like an infection.
REQUIREMENT 3 | Using a pocketknife, carve two
items.
It is fun to whittle sticks, but it is even more fun to make
carvings of things like animals, acorns, and space aliens. A good
way to learn to carve is to practice with a bar of soap. Carve a
simple item and then try something a little harder.
What You Will Need
A large bar of soap—it is best to unwrap the soap and let it
dry for a day or two before you start carving
A pocketknife
One or two orangewood sticks (used for manicures) or a
sheet of tracing paper
Paper for sketching a design or a preprinted pattern
A tray to work on—this will keep chips and shavings from
going everywhere
What To Do
1. Choose a simple design that does not have too many
projections or fine details. Start simple. You can pick a
fancier design for your next carving.
2. Prepare the soap. Cut away the raised edges on the soap and
scrape off the lettering. This will give you a nice, smooth
block to work with.
3. Sketch the outline of your design on the soap. You can do
this by drawing with an orangewood stick or by tracing
your design using tracing paper.
4. M ake your first rough cuts. Cut away small pieces and slices
of the soap that are not part of your design. Do not cut big
pieces; if you do, the soap might break. Leave a margin of
about one-quarter inch outside your outline.
5. Shape the model. Continue carving so you get closer and
closer to your outline. Keep turning the soap to work on all
parts of your design. Do not try to finish one part before
another. Pay special attention to high points and low points
on the carving.
6. Polish your carving. Let the soap dry for a day or two, then
rub it gently to smooth it out. Use a paper napkin first and
then your fingertips.
7. Add detail. Finally, use your knife to add details like eyes or
hair. If you like, create a crisscross pattern to give the
carving more depth.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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