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Wilderness Preserve

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Into the Wild AOL

Elective

Requirement 1

Wilderness Preserve

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade

Into the Wild AOL

Elective

Requirement 1

Wilderness Preserve

Snapshot of Activity

Visit a wildlife park and search for the perfect animal.

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Supply List

Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
Animal Observation worksheet found in Additional Resources
Scout Basic Essentials
Pencils, one for each Cub Scout
Printer

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.

Directions

Before the meeting:

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

During the meeting:

Bring copies of the Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record on each participant (youth and adult)
Gather at a pre-determined location at the wildlife park. Explain to Cub Scouts that they will need to choose one animal to complete the rest of the Adventure.
Hand out the Animal Observation worksheets.
Allow time for Cub Scouts to research several animals before selecting one. 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