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EARNING THE WOLF BADGE
(As indicated in your Wolf book)
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FEATS OF SKILL - Do each of a through e and one of f through k:
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Play catch with someone 10 steps away. Play until you can throw and catch.
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Walk a line back and forth. Do it sideways too. Then walk the edge of a board six steps each way.
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Do a front roll.
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Do a back roll.
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Do a falling forward roll.
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See how high you can jump.
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Do the elephant walk, frog leap, and crab walk.
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Swim as far as you can walk in 15 steps.
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Using a basketball or playground ball - Bounce pass, baseball pass, do a chest pass.
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Do a frog stand.
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Run or jog for 10 minutes OR jog in place for 5 minutes.
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YOUR FLAG - Do the following:
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Give the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Tell what it means.
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Lead a flag ceremony in your den.
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Tell how to respect and take care of the flag. Show three ways to display the flag.
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Learn about your state flag. Learn how to display your state flag.
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With the help of another person, fold the flag.
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KEEP YOUR BODY HEALTH - Do the following:
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Show that you know and follow the seven rules of health.
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Tell three ways to stop the spread of a cold.
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Show what to do for a small cut on your finger.
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KNOW YOUR HOME AND COMMUNITY - Do the following:
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Write down the phone numbers you need to have. Put them by your phone. (Police, Fire, Doctor, Mom/Dad at work, Family friend.)
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If someone comes to the door and wants to come in - I will ....................
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If someone calls on the phone - (write) I will .............
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When I leave our home I will......
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Talk with others in your home about helping. Agree on the home jobs you will do.
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TOOLS FOR FIXING AND BUILDING - Do the following:
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Point out and name eight tools. Do this at home, or go to a hardware store with a grown-up. Tell what each tool does.
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Show how to use pliers.
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Use a screwdriver
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to drive a screw.
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Show how to use a hammer.
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Use a pattern or a plan to make a birdhouse, a set of bookends, or something else useful.
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START A COLLECTION - Do the following:
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Make a collection of anything you like. Start with 10 things. Put them together in a neat way.
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Show and explain your collection to another person.
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YOUR LIVING WORLD - Do the following:
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Pick up litter you see. Put it where it belongs. Or recycle it.
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List 10 ways your neighborhood gets dirty. Don't forget the air and water.
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Write three ways to make where you live more beautiful. Then do them.
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With a grown-up, find 3 or 4 stories from newspapers or magazines that tell how people are protecting our living world.
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Read and discuss them together.
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Energy is a resource. List three ways you can save energy. Save energy by doing them.
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COOKING AND EATING - Do the following:
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List some foods from each of the four basic food groups.
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Plan the meals you and your family should have for one day. List things your family should have from the four food groups.
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Help fix at least one meal for your family. Help set the table, cook the food, and wash the dishes.
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Fix your own breakfast. Wash and put away the dishes.
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Help to plan, prepare, and cook an outdoor meal.
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BE SAFE AT HOME AND ON THE STREET - Do the following:
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WITH A GROWN-UP, check your home for things that may help keep you safe.
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WITH A GROWN-UP, check for danger from fire.
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Practice good rules of street and road safety.
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Know the rules of bike safety.
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FAMILY FUN - Do the following:
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Make a game like one of these. Play it with your family. (Eagle Golf, Beanbag Archery.)
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Plan a walk. Go to a park or wooded area, visit a zoo or museum with your family.
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Read a book or Boys' Life magazine with your family. Take turns reading aloud.
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Decide with Akela what you will watch on television or listen to on the radio.
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Attend a concert, a play, or other live program with your family.
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DUTY TO GOD - Do the following:
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Talk with your folks about what they believe is their duty to God.
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Give some ideas on how you can show your religious beliefs.
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Find out how you can help your church, synagogue, or religious fellowship.
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MAKING CHOICES - Do ANY FOUR of these nine requirements:
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There is an older boy who hangs around Jason's school. He tries to give pills to the children. What would you do if you were Jason?
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Mel is home alone. The phone rings. When Mel answers, a stranger asks if Mel's mother is home. She is not. Mel is alone. What would you do if you were Mel?
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Juan is on a walk with his little sister. A car stops and a man asks them to come over to the car. What would you do if you were Juan?
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Matthew's grandmother gives him money to buy an ice- cream cone. On the way to the store, a bigger boy asks for money and threatens to hit Matthew if he does not give him some money. If you were Matthew what would you do?
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Chris and his little brother are home alone in the afternoon. A man knocks on the door and says he wants to read the meter. He is not wearing a uniform. What would you do if you were Chris?
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Sam is home alone. He looks out the window and sees a man trying to break into a neighbor's back door. What would you do if you were Sam?
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Some kids who go to Bob's school want him to steal candy and gum from a store, which they can share later. Bob knows this is wrong, but he wants to be popular with these kids. What would you do if you were Bob?
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What would you do if someone came up to you and said your parent was sick and you were to go with him?
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What would you do if you were in a public restroom and someone tried to touch you?
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