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Burning Questions

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Into the Woods AOL

Elective

Requirement 4

Burning Questions

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Into the Woods AOL

Elective

Requirement 4

Burning Questions

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts will observe how different types of wood burn.

Outdoor

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Supply List

Tree cookie samples of at least four different types of wood, with the bark intact, all of a similar size
Matches or a lighter
Fire-resistant surface or non-burnable container for the fire, such as a metal or aluminum trash can lid placed on bricks or cinder blocks
Fire extinguisher or bucket of sand, mud, or water
Protective and fire-resistant clothing and gloves
Burning Questions found in Additional Resources, one for the group
Printer

Directions

Before the meeting:

Using the Burning Questions resource, familiarize yourself with burning of tree bark. Think about how to do it safely and what the Cub Scouts should expect.
Gather supplies and set up meeting space to safely burn bark.

During the meeting:

Gather Cub Scouts in a clear, open area.
Show Cub Scouts the tree cookies and identify the types of trees from which they come.
Safely burn each of the tree cookie samples.
When the demonstration is finished, discuss with Cub Scouts their observations.
- Which type of wood burned the for longest amount of time? The shortest amount of time?
- Which type of wood caught fire the quickest? The slowest?
- How did the bark react to the fire?

After the meeting: