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On the Trail

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Into the Wild AOL
Elective
Requirement 1
On the Trail
Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Into the Wild AOL
Elective
Requirement 1
On the Trail

Snapshot of Activity

Walk along a trail and search for the perfect animal.  

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Note: Arrow of Light Scouts must earn the Knife Safety Adventure before they can use or carry a pocketknife,  They must earn the Firem’n chit to carry or use matches. If they have not earned either of these then have them bring the other eight essentials. 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Set a meeting date for a trip to the local wilderness trail. 
  2. Remind parents and legal guardians of the meeting location date and time.
  3. Gather copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  4. Review Annual Health and Medical Records for any restrictions that may impact participation
  5. Print an Animal Observation worksheet, one for each Cub Scout. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
  2. Gather at a pre-determined location at the trailhead. Explain to Cub Scouts that they will be observing animals and choosing one to focus on to complete the rest of the Adventure. When choosing their animal, they should observe the surrounding environment.  
  3. Hand out the Animal Observation worksheets. 
  4. Allow time for Cub Scouts to find an animal. Remind them that in the outdoors, animals move about quickly. They may get just a few seconds to observe.  Ask them to think about: 
    • The animal ecosystem 
    • How the animal co-exists with other animals 
    • How humans interact with the animal’s ecosystem 
    • How wildlife management benefits the animal 

Additional Resources

Animal Observation worksheet

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