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Snapshot of adventure
Discovering what floats and how to make a model boat are the key activities in this Adventure.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
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Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Complete the following requirements
Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Floats and Boats.
Requirement 1
Identify five different types of boats.
Requirement 2
Identify five things that float and five things that do not float.
Requirement 3
Build or create a model boat and float it on the water. This can be made from recycled materials or other items.
Requirement 4
Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket correctly and learn when it is safe to enter a boat.
Requirement 1
Identify five different types of boats.
Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
2
5
2
Identify different types of boats using models.
Requirement 2
Identify five things that float and five things that do not float.
Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Outdoor
3
4
3
In a tub discover things that float and things that do not.
Requirement 3
Build or create a model boat and float it on the water. This can be made from recycled materials or other items.
Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Outdoor
3
4
3
Make a model boat from recycled and craft supplies.
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
2
2
2
Fold paper to make a boat using the Tiger handbook.
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
3
5
2
Make a Raingutter Regatta™ boat.
Requirement 4
Show that you can put on and fasten a life jacket correctly and learn when it is safe to enter a boat.
Choose one of the following:
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
4
4
3
Cub Scouts play a game to learn about wearing a life jacket and boating safety.
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
5
4
2
Once Cub Scouts learn how to proper fit a life jacket conduct a relay race.
Tiger – 1st Grade
Indoor
3
4
2
Cub Scouts try on a properly fitted life jacket.
