How to become a Second Class Scout (Part one)

Hello again. As most of you know, I recently did a two part series on how to become a Tenderfoot. I'm now continuing on the trail to becoming an Eagle Scout. Even though you should have a book right now, if you don't, I'll tell you the requirements. Also, even if you haven't received your badge for Tenderfoot at a court of honor, you can still work on the next level.

The requirements for Second class are: 1. A. Demonstrate how a compass works and how to orient a map. Explain what map symbols mean. b. Using a compass and map together, take a 5-mile hike (or 10 miles by bike) approved by your adult leader and your parent or guardian. If you use a wheelchair or crutches, or if it is difficult for you to get around, you may substitute "trip" for "hike" in this requirement.

2. a. Since joining, have participated in five separate troop/patrol activities (other than troop/patrol meetings), two of which included camping overnight. b. On one of these campouts, select your patrol site and sleep in a tent that you pitched. c. On one campout, demonstrate proper care, sharpening, and use of the knife, saw, and ax, and describe when they should be used. d. Use the tools listed in requirement 2c to prepare tinder, kindling, and fuel for a cooking fire. e. Discuss when it is appropriate to use a cooking fire and a light-weight stove. Discuss the safety procedures for using both. f. Demonstrate how to light a fire and a lightweight stove. g. On one campout, plan and cook over an open fire one hot breakfast or lunch for yourself, selecting foods from the food pyramid. Explain the importance of good nutrition. Tell how to transport, store, and prepare the foods you selected. 3. Participate in a flag ceremony for your school, religious institution, chartered organization, community, or troop activity.

4. Participate in an approved (minimum of one hour) service project.

5. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of wild animals (birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, mollusks) found in your community. 6. a. Show what to do for "hurry" cases of stopped breathing, serious bleeding, and internal poisoning. .b Prepare a personal first aid kit to take with you on a hike. C. Demonstrate first aid for the following: Object in the eye Bite of a suspected rabid animal Puncture wounds from a splinter, nail, and fish hook

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