Code of the Wolf |
1. Complete two of the following:
A. With the members of your den or family, make a game with simple materials that requires math to keep score.
B. Play a game of “Go Fish for 10s.”
C. Do five activities at home, at school, or in your den that use mathematics, and then explain to your den how you used everyday math.
D. Make a rekenrek with two rows, and show your den leader or other adult how you would represent the numbers 4, 6, 9, and 14.
E. Make a rain gauge or some other measuring device, and use it.
2. Complete one of the following:
A. With other members of your den or family, identify three different types of shapes that you see in nature.
B. With other members of your den or family, identify two shapes you can see in the construction of bridges.
C. Select a single shape or figure. Observe the world around you for at least a week, and write down where you see this shape or figure and how it is used.
3. Complete one of the following:
A. With your den, find something that comes with many small, colored items in one package. Count the number of items of each color in your package. Keep track of each color. Then:
i. Draw a graph showing the number of items of each color.
ii. Determine what the most common color is.
iii. Compare your results to those of the other Scouts.
iv. Predict how many items of each color you will find in one more package.
v. Decide if your prediction was close.
B. With your den or family, measure the height of everyone in the group and see who takes more steps to walk 100 feet.
C. Have each member of your den shoot a basketball. Count the number of shots it takes for each Scout to sink five baskets. Make a graph that shows how successful your den was. Your graph should show each group that needed 5, 6 –10, 11–15, 16 –20, and more than 20 tries to sink their shots.
4. Complete one of the following:
A. Use a secret code using numbers to send a message to one of your den members or your den leader. Have that person send a message back to you. Be sure you both use the same code.
B. Send a message to another member of your den or your den leader using the pig pen code or another code that changes letters into special shapes.
C. Practice using a code stick to create and decode a message. |
Mathematics |
2.111.4.1A |
Mathematical process standards. The student uses mathematical processes to acquire and demonstrate mathematical understanding. Apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace; |
STEM |
2.111.4.1D |
Mathematical process standards. Communicate mathematical ideas, reasoning, and their implications using multiple representations, including symbols, diagrams, graphs, and language as appropriate; |
STEM |
2.111.4.8 |
Geometry and measurement. The student applies mathematical process standards to analyze attributes of two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional solids to develop generalizations about their properties. |
STEM |
2.111.4.5 |
Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to develop and use strategies and methods for whole number computations in order to solve addition and subtraction problems with efficiency and accuracy. |
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Science |
2.112.13.3B |
Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student knows that information and critical thinking, scientific problem solving, and the contributions of scientists are used in making decisions. Make predictions based on observable patterns; and |
STEM |
Digging in the Past |
1. Play a game that demonstrates your knowledge of dinosaurs, such as a dinosaur match game.
2. Create an imaginary dinosaur. Share with your den its name, what it eats, and where it lives.
3. Complete one of the following:
A. Make a fossil cast.
B. Make a dinosaur dig. Be a paleontologist, and dig through a dinosaur dig made by another member of your den. Show and explain the ways a paleontologist works carefully during a dig.
4. Make edible fossil layers. Explain how this snack is a good model for the formation of fossils. |
Science |
5.112.16.8A |
Earth and space. The student knows Earth's surface is constantly changing and consists of useful resources. The student is expected to explore the processes that led to the formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels; and |
STEM |
Spirit of the Water |
1. Discuss how the water in your community can become polluted.
2. Explain one way that you can help conserve water in your home.
3. Explain to your den leader why swimming is good exercise.
4. Explain the safety rules that you need to follow before participating in swimming or boating.
5. Visit a local pool or public swimming area with your family or den. With qualified supervision, jump into water that is at least chest-high, and swim 25 feet or more. |
Science |
2.112.13.1B |
Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student conducts classroom and outdoor investigations following home and school safety procedures. The student is expected to: identify and demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources and materials such as conserving water and reuse or recycling of paper, plastic, and metal. |
STEM |
Call of the Wild* |
1. Attend one of the following:
A. A pack or family campout
B. An outdoor activity with your den or pack
C. Day camp
D. Resident camp
2. With your family or den, make a list of possible weather changes that could happen during your outing according to the time of year you are outside. Tell how you will be prepared for each one.
3. Do the following:
A. Recite the Outdoor Code with your leader.
B. Recite the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids with your leader. Talk about how these principles support the Outdoor Code.
C. After your outdoor activity or campout, list the ways you demonstrated being careful with fire or other dangers.
4. Show or demonstrate what to do:
A. In case of a natural disaster such as an earthquake or flood.
B. To keep from spreading your germs.
5. Show how to tie an overhand knot and a square knot.
6. While on a den or family outing, identify four different types of animals you see or explain evidence of their presence. Tell how you identified them. |
Science |
2.112.13.8B |
Earth and space. The student knows that there are recognizable patterns in the natural world and among objects in the sky. Identify the importance of weather and seasonal information to make choices in clothing, activities, and transportation; |
STEM |
Health Education |
2.115.4.4A |
Health information. The student understands the difference between sickness and health in persons of all ages. Explain ways in which germs are transmitted, methods of preventing the spread of germs, and the importance of immunization; |
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Adventures in Coins |
1. Identify different parts of a coin.
2. Find the mint mark on a coin. Identify the mint where the coin was made and the year it was made.
3. Choose a coin that interests you, and make a coin rubbing. List information next to the coin detailing the pictures on it, the year it was made, and the mint where it was made.
4. Play a game or create a game board with your den or family where you can practice adding and subtracting coins.
5. Play a coin game.
6. Create a balance scale.
7. Do a coin-weight investigation. |
Mathematics |
2.111.4.5 |
Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to determine the value of coins in order to solve monetary transactions. |
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Science |
2.112.13.5 |
Scientific investigation and reasoning. The student develops abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry in classroom and outdoor investigations. Collect data from observations using simple equipment such as primary balances. |
STEM |
Air of the Wolf |
1. Conduct two of the following investigations to see how air affects different objects:
A. Make a paper airplane and fly it five times. Try to make it fly farther by altering its shape. Fly it at least five more times to see if your changes were effective.
B. Make a balloon-powered sled or a balloon-powered boat. Test your sled or boat with larger and smaller balloons.
C. Bounce a basketball that doesn’t have enough air in it. Then bounce it when it has the right amount of air in it. Do each one 10 times. Describe how the ball bounces differently when the amount of air changes.
D. Roll a tire or ball that doesn’t have enough air in it, and then roll it again with the right amount of air. Describe differences in how they move.
2. Complete two of the following:
A. With other members of your den, go outside and record the sounds you hear. Identify which of these sounds is the result of moving air.
B. Create a musical wind instrument, and play it as part of a den band.
C. With an adult, conduct an investigation on how speed can affect sound.
D. Make a kite using household materials. With your den or family, explain the rules for safely flying kites. Fly your kite.
E. With your family, den, or pack, participate in a kite derby, space derby, or rain gutter regatta. Explain how air helps the vehicle move. |
Music |
2.117.109.4C |
Creative expression. The student creates and explores new musical ideas. Explore new musical ideas in phrases using singing voice and classroom instruments. |
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STEM |
Finding Your Way |
1. Do the following:
A. Using a map of your city or town, locate where you live.
B. Draw a map for a friend so he or she can locate your home, a park, a school, or other locations in your neighborhood. Use symbols to show parks, buildings, trees, and water. You can invent your own symbols. Be sure to include a key so your symbols can be identified.
2. Do the following:
A. Identify what a compass rose is and where it is on the map.
B. Use a compass to identify which direction is north. Show how to determine which way is south, east, and west.
3. Go on a scavenger hunt using a compass, and locate an object with a compass.
4. Using a map and compass, go on a hike or walk with your den or family. |
Social Studies |
2.113.13.5A |
Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps and globes. Interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, orientation (north, south, east, west), and legend/map keys; |
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2.113.13.5B |
Geography. Create maps to show places and routes within the home, school, and community. |
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STEM |
Germs Alive! |
1. Wash your hands while singing the “germ song.”
2. Play Germ Magnet with your den or your family. Wash your hands afterward.
3. Conduct the sneeze demonstration.
4. Conduct the mucus demonstration with your den or family.
5. Grow a mold culture. At a den or pack meeting, show what formed.
6. Make a clean room chart, and do your chores for at least one week. |
Health Education |
2.115.4.4A |
Health information. The student understands the difference between sickness and health in persons of all ages. Explain ways in which germs are transmitted, methods of preventing the spread of germs, and the importance of immunization; |
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2.115.4.4D |
Health information. Apply practices to control spread of germs in daily life such as hand washing and skin care. |
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STEM |
Paws of Skill |
1. Talk with your family or den about what it means to be physically fit. Share ideas of what you can do to stay in shape.
2. With your family or den, talk about why it is important to stretch before and after exercising. Demonstrate proper warm-up movements and stretches before and after each activity you do that involves action.
3. Select at least two physical fitness skills and practice them daily for two weeks. See if you can improve during that time.
4. With your family or your den, talk about what it means to be a member of a team. Working together, make a list of team sports, and talk about how the team works together to be successful. Choose one and play for 30 minutes.
5. With your den, develop an obstacle course that involves five different movements. Run the course two times and see if your time improves.
6. With your den, talk about sportsmanship and what it means to be a good sport while playing a game or a sport. Share with your den how you were a good sport or demonstrated good sportsmanship in requirement 4.
7. Visit a sporting event with your family or your den. Look for ways the team works together. Share your visit with your den. |
Physical Education |
2.116.4.8AB |
Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings. The student is expected to:
- display good sportsmanship; and
- treat others with respect during play.
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Physical Education |
2.116.4.4 |
Physical activity and health. The student knows the benefits from involvement in daily physical activity and factors that affect physical performance. |
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Physical Education |
K.116.2.C |
Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms. The student is expected to: demonstrate non-locomotor (axial) movements such as bend and stretch; |
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STEM |
Council Fire (Duty to Country)* |
1. With your den or pack, participate in a flag ceremony, and learn how to properly care for and fold the flag.
2. Participate in a community service project with your pack, den, or family.
3. With your parent or guardian’s permission, talk to a military veteran, law enforcement officer, member of the fire department, or someone else approved by your den leader. Talk about his or her service to the community or country. After you have visited with the individual, write a short thank-you note.
4. Learn about the changes in your community, and create a project to show your den how the community has changed.
5. Select one issue in your community, and present to your den your ideas for a solution to the problem.
6. Work with your den to develop a den duty chart, and perform these tasks for one month.
7. Participate in an event such as a parade or assembly celebrating military veterans. |
Social Studies |
2.113.13.14 |
Citizenship. The student identifies customs, symbols, and celebrations that represent American beliefs and principles that contribute to our national identity. Recite the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag and the Pledge to the Texas Flag; |
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2.113.13.11 |
Government. The student understands the purpose of governments. Identify governmental services in the community such as police and fire protection, libraries, schools, and parks and explain their value to the community; and |
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2.113.13.12 |
Government. The student understands the role of public officials. I how citizens participate in their own governance through staying informed of what public officials are doing, providing input to them, and volunteering to participate in government functions. |
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Howling at the Moon* |
1. Show you can communicate in at least two different ways.
2. Work with your den or family to create an original skit.
3. Work together with your den or family to plan, prepare, and rehearse a campfire program to present at a den meeting or pack program.
4. Perform your role for a den meeting or pack program. |
Theatre |
2.117.110.1C |
Foundations: inquiry and understanding. The student develops concepts about self, human relationships, and the environment using elements of drama and conventions of theatre. Participate in dramatic play using actions, sounds, and dialogue |
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2.117.110.2B |
Creative expression: performance. The student interprets characters using the voice and body expressively and creates dramatizations. Role play in real life and imaginative situations through narrative pantomime, dramatic play, and story dramatization; |
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Paws on the Path* |
1. Show you are prepared to hike safely in any outdoor setting by putting together the Cub Scout Six Essentials to take along on your hike.
2. Tell what the buddy system is and why we always use it in Cub Scouting. Describe what you should do if you get separated from your group while hiking.
3. Choose the appropriate clothing to wear on your hike based on the expected weather.
4. Before hiking, recite the Outdoor Code and the Leave No Trace Principles for Kids with your leader. (This may be combined with requirement 3 of the Call of the Wild adventure.) After hiking, discuss how you showed respect for wildlife.
5. Go on a 1-mile hike with your den or family. Find two interesting things that you’ve never seen before and discuss with your den or family.
6. Name two birds, two insects, and/or two other animals that live in your area. Explain how you identified them.
7. Draw a map of an area near where you live using common map symbols. Show which direction is north on your map. |
Geography |
2.113.13.5A |
Geography. The student uses simple geographic tools such as maps and globes. Interpret information on maps and globes using basic map elements such as title, orientation (north, south, east, west), and legend/map keys; and |
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Running With the Pack* |
1. Play catch with someone in your den or family who is standing 5 steps away from you. Play until you can throw and catch successfully at this distance. Take a step back and see if you can improve your throwing and catching skills.
2. Practice balancing as you walk forward, backward, and sideways.
3. Practice flexibility and balance by doing a front roll, a back roll, and a frog stand.
4. Play a sport or game with your den or family, and show good sportsmanship.
5. Do at least two of the following: frog leap, inchworm walk, kangaroo hop, or crab walk.
6. Demonstrate what it means to eat a balanced diet by helping to plan a healthy menu for a meal for your den or family. Make a shopping list of the food used to prepare the meal. |
Physical Education |
2.116.1.4E |
Movement. The student demonstrates competency in fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms. Demonstrate smooth transition from one body part to the next in rolling activities such as side roll, log roll, balance/curl, and roll/balance in a new position; |
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2.116.1.3D |
Physical activity and health. The student exhibits a health enhancing, physically-active lifestyle that improves health and provides opportunities for enjoyment and challenge. Lift and support his/her weight in selected activities that develop muscular strength and endurance of the arms, shoulders, abdomen, back, and legs such as hanging, hopping, and jumping. |
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2.116.1.6 |
Social development. The student understands basic components such as strategies and rules of structured physical activities including, but not limited to, games, sports, dance, and gymnastics. Identify goals to be accomplished during simple games such as not getting tagged; and identify strategies in simple games and activities such as dodging to avoid being tagged |
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2.116.1.7A/B |
Social development. The student develops positive self-management and social skills needed to work independently and with others in physical activity settings. Display good sportsmanship; and treat others with respect during play |
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Health Education |
2.115.4.1D |
Health behaviors. The student understands that personal health decisions and behaviors affect health throughout the life span. Identify healthy and unhealthy food choices such as a healthy breakfast and snacks and fast food choices; |
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Cubs Who Care |
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Disabilities Awareness |
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Duty to God Footsteps* |
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Faith |
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