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Meet the Engineer

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Engineer AOL
Elective
Requirement 1
Meet the Engineer
Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Engineer AOL
Elective
Requirement 1
Meet the Engineer

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts learn a basic understanding of the engineering world: what an engineer does and the impact of engineering on our daily lives.

Indoor
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  • No additional supplies

Before the meeting:

  1. Contact an electrical, civil or mechanical engineer to schedule a visit.
  2. Inform the guest speaker that the den is made up of fifth graders and they are learning about engineering, specifically electrical, civil, and mechanical.
  3. A few days before the meeting, confirm the date and time for the visit.

During the meeting:

  1. Introduce the speaker. 
  2. Review den rules about respectful listening.
  3. Encourage Cub Scouts participation by asking questions. For example:
    • What are some things you do at your job?
    • What level of schooling did you need to complete?
    • What do you enjoy most about your job?
    • What was your first engineering design?

After the meeting:

  1. Send a thank you note to the engineer for visiting.
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