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REQUIREMENT 8 | Make a marble maze.
A maze is a game where you try to get from start to finish by
navigating around a series of twists and turns. The more corners
and dead ends the maze has, the more challenging it will be.
Start with a flat surface. A box top works well because the lip
around the edge will keep your marble from rolling away. Sketch
your maze on the surface, and then glue straws or other dividers on
the lines you’ve drawn. Once the glue has dried, you’ll be ready to
challenge the maze. How fast can you get through it?
Snapshot of Adventure
Do you like to laugh? Of course you do! Laughing makes
you feel good, and it spreads faster than a cold. With just a
smile, you can meet a new friend, make someone else smile,
and create a happy feeling in yourself and other people. In
this adventure, you’ll find lots of ways to smile and laugh.
REQUIREMENT 1 | Think about what makes you
laugh. Write down three things that make you laugh.
Everybody likes to laugh, but not everybody laughs at the same
things. Think about what makes you laugh, and make some notes.
THINGS THAT MAKE ME LAUGH
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Did you know that laughing actually helps your body? It
relaxes your muscles and makes your body and mind feel peaceful
and calm. It helps your body fight off germs that could make you
sick. It even improves blood flow in your blood vessels, which
helps keep your heart functioning well. So laughter is just what the
doctor ordered!
REQUIREMENT 2 | Practice reading tongue twisters.
Tongue twisters are silly statements that trick your tongue.
Some are easy to read, and others are really tricky—especially
when you say them fast or repeat them. Tongue twisters can give
you the giggles when the words that come out of your mouth are
not exactly what you were trying to say.
Here are some examples of tongue twisters.
A big black bug bit a big black bear. But where is the big black
bear that the big black bug bit?
How many yaks could a yak pack pack if a yak pack could
pack yaks?
How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck
could chuck wood?
How many cans can a canner can if a canner can can cans?
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, How many
pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?
She sells seashells by the seashore.
What other tongue twisters do you know that you could share
with your fellow Bear Scouts?
REQUIREMENT 3 | Create your own short story.
Remove some nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs
from the story, leaving blanks. Without telling the
story, have a friend insert his or her own nouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in the story you
created.
A silly short story is one where you have replaced some of the
words with words that don’t fit—or maybe they do! Here’s how
to create a silly short story.
First, write your own short story. This could be a story about
something that happened to you or a letter you might write to a
friend or relative.
Next, go through your story and take out some of the nouns,
verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
Finally, without letting your buddy read your story, ask him to
give you nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs to go in the blanks
(the sillier the better). Write the words he gave you.
Silly Short Story Example
ORIGINAL S TORY
What I Did at Cub S cout Camp
This year at Cub S cout camp, I hiked all the way
around the lake with my den. During the hike, we saw
some deer, a frog, and a lot of butterflies. We also ate
trail mix and beef sticks. It was a fun and tiring day.
S TORY WITH BLANKS FILLED IN
What I Did at the S uper Bowl
This year at helicopter pilot camp, I tiptoed all the way
around the Empire State Building with my kazoo
orchestra. During the fire drill, we saw some wolf spiders,
a hippopotamus, and a lot of T. rexes. We also ate marbles
and remote controls. It was a round and sparkly day.
REQUIREMENT 4 | With a partner, play a game that
makes you laugh.
All games are fun, but some of them make you laugh out loud!
Play a game with a friend that makes you laugh.
Having a sense of humor and being able to laugh at yourself can
help you become more creative while keeping you healthy. Sharing
laughter with your friends and family will help bring you closer
together and build stronger relationships.
A Scout is cheerful. So go ahead—let your silly side
show, and laugh a little!
Here’s a game that you could try:
Pair up with another Bear Scout and sit face to face. Now, try
to make each other laugh. You can make faces or sounds, but no
touching is allowed. The last person to laugh wins.
After you play, think about these questions: How hard was it
to make your buddy laugh? How hard was it for him to make you
laugh? What was the final thing that made each of you let out a
giggle?
REQUIREMENT 5 | S hare a few jokes with a couple
of friends to make them laugh.
Everybody knows at least a few jokes. You can find lots of
jokes in Boys’ Life magazine or in joke books at the library or a
bookstore. You can even make up your own.
Here are some examples.
Q: What do you call a Cub Scout who carries another Cub Scout
on his back?
A: A taxi Cub!
Q: How does a taxi Cub move?
A: Low-Cub motion!
Q: How did the Cub Scout look when he forgot to take his jacket
on the mountain hike?
A: Blue and cold! (blue and gold)
Q: What did the Cub Scout bake as den treats?
A: Cub-cakes!
Q: What did the Cub Scout neckerchief say to the Cub Scout hat?
A: You go on ahead; I’ll hang around here.
Q: Why did the rubber chicken cross the road?
A: She wanted to stretch her legs.
Q: Why did the horse cross the road?
A: To reach his neigh-borhood.
You’ll need a partner to ask the questions for knock-knock
jokes.
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Cows go.
Your Partner: Cows go who?
You: No, silly. Cows go M OOO!
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Interrupting Cow.
Your Partner: Interrupting C...
You: M OO!
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Who.
Your Partner: Who who?
You: Is there an owl in here?
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Woo.
Your Partner: Woo, who?
You: Don’t get so excited, it’s just a joke.
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Yodalayhi
Your Partner: Yodalayhi who?
You: Hey, man, why are you yodeling?
You: Knock knock.
Your Partner: Who’s there?
You: Cargo
Your Partner: Cargo who?
You: Cargo vroom vroom.
HOW TO BE FUNNY
How can you be funny when you tell jokes? First, start
with funny jokes! If you don’t find a joke funny, how
can you expect your friends to find it funny? Next,
think about who you will be telling it to. A younger
brother or sister might not understand a joke about
math class, for example. Finally, practice the joke,
including any facial expressions, body movements, or
hand gestures that will help make it funnier. And
remember: practice makes perfect!
REQUIREMENT 6 | Practice at least two run-ons with
your den, and perform them at a pack meeting or
campfire program.
Run-ons are quick gags that are used during downtime at a
campfire program or pack meeting. They can involve one person or
many. When performing your run-on, remember to speak loudly
and clearly so the audience can hear what you are saying.
Here are some examples:
S cout 1: Runs out screaming, “They’re on me! They’re on me!”
S cout 2: “What’s on you?”
S cout 1: “M y clothes.”
S cout 1: Runs out screaming, “They’re after me! They’re after
me!”
S cout 2: “Who’s after you?”
S cout 1: “The squirrels. They think I’m nuts.”
S cout 1: Walks out dragging a rope across the ground
S cout 2: “Why are you dragging that rope?”
S cout 1: “Have you ever tried pushing one?”
Snapshot of Adventure
When we think of robots, we almost always think of
humanlike figures that have arms and legs and talk in funny
voices. But robots come in many shapes and sizes, from one-
armed machines that look like construction cranes to roving
navigators that can travel over rocks and sand.
S o what exactly is a robot? It’s a machine that operates
automatically and does jobs humans don’t want to do or can’t
do. In this adventure, you will learn about robots and, even
better, you’ll get to build your own. Your robot will be simple,
but maybe someday you will build a robot to clean up your
bedroom or do your homework!
REQUIREMENT 1 | Identify six tasks performed by
robots.
What comes to mind when you think about robots? What
robots have you seen on TV or in movies? Do you have a robotic
toy at home, or does your parent work with robots on the job?
Working with your den leader or another adult, learn more about
real robots.
On a separate paper, list at least six tasks of robots.
REQUIREMENT 2 | Learn about some instances
where a robot could be used in place of a human for
work. Research one robot that does this type of work,
and present what you learn to your den.
Do you remember how we said that a robot is a machine that
does jobs so humans don’t have to? Those jobs usually fall into
four categories: dangerous, dirty, dull, and difficult.
Dangerous
Robots often do jobs that are too dangerous for humans to
perform. Robots can also go places humans can’t, like the bottom
of the ocean or the surface of another planet. Law enforcement
officers use robots to detonate or defuse bombs. NASA has sent
several robots, called rovers, to M ars to study the planet’s climate
and geology.
Dirty
There are also places humans can go but would rather avoid.
For example, robots are used to inspect sewer pipes and storage
tanks for cracks or clogs. That’s a stinky, dirty job for a human;
but for a robot, it’s all in a day’s work.
Dull
Imagine spending your entire day screwing lids onto juice
bottles. Robots are excellent at doing boring jobs quickly and
easily. They can cap bottles, glaze doughnuts, paint cars, and even
pick things up and move them around. You might even have a robot
at home that vacuums the floors!
Difficult
Robots can also do tasks that humans find too complex or
difficult. Some robots have the power to lift huge amounts of
materials and transport them where they are needed. Other robots
help doctors perform delicate surgeries. Some can even travel
through your body taking pictures along the way so your doctor
can see whether you have any illnesses or diseases.
Choose one of these four categories of tasks. Then, with your
parent’s or guardian’s help, research one specific robot that
performs those tasks. Create a visual presentation of what you
have learned, and share it with your den at your next meeting.
REQUIREMENT 3 | Build a robot hand. S how how it
works like a human hand and how it is different from
a human hand.
M ost robots are very complicated machines, but you can make
a simple robot hand with some materials you probably have at
home. That’s what you will do for this requirement.
Materials and Tools
Narrow rubber bands
Drinking straws
Stiff cardboard
Tape
Scissors
Nylon cord
Ruler
Pen
Instructions
1. Cut a piece of cardboard that measures 10 centimeters by 10
centimeters. This will be the palm of the robot hand. Next,
cut three pieces of cardboard that measure 2 centimeters by
9 centimeters each. These will be the fingers.
2. Cut one of the fingers into three equal pieces 2 centimeters
by 3 centimeters.
3. Put the pieces back together and reconnect them using tape.
Write “inside” on the side of the finger that is facing up.
Flip the finger over so the inside is facing down.
4. Cut a piece of rubber band 5 centimeters long. Lay it across
the first joint, and tape it down on both sides of the joint.
Fold the ends of the rubber band over the tape, and tape
them down; this will keep the rubber band from pulling
loose.
5. Repeat step 4 to make the second joint.
6. Turn the hand over, and tape the finger to the palm. Then,
turn the hand back over so the inside is facing down.
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