What Is This?

Before the meeting:

1. Cut arm-sized holes in the top or sides of the cardboard box.
2. Gather items from the list above.
3. Set out items and cover with blanket.
4. Set up meeting space so Cub Scouts can reach into the box and have space to write down their answers.

During the meeting:

1. Explain to the den that people see things differently. Some people wear glasses or contact lenses to fix their vision and other people are blind and can only see shadows or nothing at all. When our vision is impaired, we can rely on our other senses. We are going to use our sense of touch to recognize household objects that we can’t see.
2. Give each Cub Scout a piece of paper and a pencil.
3. Out of sight of Cub Scouts, place one of the items in the box. Have the Cub Scouts reach in without looking and feel the item. They are to write down what they think the item is. They should not share with their fellow Cub Scouts.
4. After everyone has had a turn and written down their answer, show the item to the den and compare their guesses to the item.
5. Do this for each item.
6. Have the Cub Scouts talk about what made items easy or hard to identify.