Community Blueprint

Before the meeting:

1. Source a blueprint or set of specifications from your local city or county building permit sit. These can typically be viewed online or ordered for a fee.
2. Review the blueprints and pinpoint key details to review with Cub Scouts.
3. Set up meeting space so that Cub Scouts can examine the blueprints.

During the meeting:

1. Gather Cub Scouts and lay out the blueprint. Explain that a blueprint is a written and/or picture design of a project. Their home and school began as a blueprint.
2. Ask Cub Scouts to examine the blueprint. Items to look for:
   • Title block – The title block is often found at in the bottom right corner. Typically contains the company logo and contact information, project name, site address, date drawn and approvals.
   • Grid system – Blueprints include a grid system along the horizontal and vertical edges to aid in referencing a particular spot on the drawing.
   • Legend – A legend helps with reading the blueprint. Symbols, abbreviations, notes and other practical information relevant to each drawing appear on the blueprint. A legend is the key to understanding their meanings.
   • Drawing or plan – The drawing or plan is the largest part of a blueprint. This is an illustration of a particular view, feature, or system of the project.
   • Revision block – The revision block lists any changes made to the blueprint. Will include a date, description of the change and the name of the person making the change.