The sleeper, over the falls, walk the dog, and around the world are just some of the tricks to learn with a yo–yo. Did you know that there are world champions of yo–yo? There are professional yo–yo champions who tour the world giving demonstrations and competing.
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Learn the safety rules of using a yo-yo and always follow them.
Discover how to find the proper yo-yo string length for you.
Explain why it is important to have the correct string length and to be in the right location before throwing a yo-yo.
Demonstrate how to properly string a yo-yo and how to create a slip knot.
Conduct the pendulum experiment with a yo-yo. Explain what happens to the yo-yo when the string is longer.
Show that you can properly wind a yo-yo.
Attempt each of the following: gravity pull, sleeper, breakaway.
Learn the safety rules of using a yo-yo and always follow them.
Cub Scouts review the basic safety rules for using a yo-yo.
Discover how to find the proper yo-yo string length for you.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts find the proper length of string for a yo-yo.
Explain why it is important to have the correct string length and to be in the right location before throwing a yo-yo.
Cub Scouts learn the importance of having the correct string length and how to select a safe location before throwing a yo-yo.
Demonstrate how to properly string a yo-yo and how to create a slip knot.
Cub Scouts learn how to properly string a yo-yo and how to create a slip knot.
Conduct the pendulum experiment with a yo-yo. Explain what happens to the yo-yo when the string is longer.
Cub Scouts conduct the pendulum experiment with a yo-yo.
Show that you can properly wind a yo-yo.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts show how to properly wind a yo-yo.
Attempt each of the following: gravity pull, sleeper, breakaway.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts attempt each of the following yo-yo tricks: the gravity pull, the sleeper, and the breakaway.
