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Bear Den 12
December Homework
Date: 12/1/07 - 12/31/07
Location: Cub Scout's Home
December 2007 Theme - Celebrations Around the World
Homework Assignments
18a,b,d,e; 24f
18. JOT IT DOWN (Page 140)
Do requirement h and four other requirements.
a. Make a list of the things you want to do today. Check them off when you have done them.
b. Write two letters to relatives or friends.
d. Write an invitation to someone.
e. Write a thank-you note.
24. BE A LEADER (Page 174)
Do requirement f and two other requirements.
f. Complete the Character Connection for Compassion.
- Know. Tell why, as a leader, it is important to show kindness and concern for other people. List ways leaders show they care about the thoughts and feelings of others.
- Commit. Tell why a good leader must consider the ideas, abilities, and feelings of others. Tell why it might be hard for a leader to protect another person's well-being. Tell ways you can be kind and compassionate.
- Practice. While you complete the requirements for this achievement, find ways to be kind and considerate of others.
Belt Loop - Communicating
Complete these three requirements:
1. Tell a story or relate an incident to a group of people, such as your family, den, or members of your class.
2. Write a letter to a friend or relative.
3. Make a poster about something that interests you. Explain the poster to your den.
Academics Pin
Earn the Communicating belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
1. Write an original poem or story.
2. Keep a journal of daily activities for at least seven days.
3. Listen to a news story on television or the radio. Discuss the information with an adult.
4. Go to the library. Use the card catalog or computer reference system to find a book, and then check it out.
5. Read a book that has been approved by your parent or teacher. Discuss the book with an adult.
6. With a friend, develop a skit. Perform it at a Scout meeting, family meeting, or school event.
7. Learn the alphabet in sign language. Learn how to sign 10 words.
8. With an adult, use the Internet to search for information on a topic of interest to you.
9. Watch three television commercials and discuss the information in them with your parent or den leader.
10. Read the directions for a new game. Explain to a family member or friend how to play it.
11. Learn about "reading" materials for people who have poor vision or who are blind.
12. While traveling, make a list of road signs, animals, or license plates that you see.
Belt Loop - Astronomy
Complete these three requirements:
1. Set up and demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars.
(A local astronomy club may be a resource for this activity.)
2. Draw a diagram of our solar system--identify the planets and other objects.
3. Explain the following terms: planet, star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, star map, and universe.
Academics Pin
Earn the Astronomy belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:
1. Draw a diagram of a telescope and explain how it works.
2. Explain how to use a star map.
3. Draw and label five constellations. See if you can locate any of them in the sky using a star map.
4. Find the North Star. Explain its importance.
5. Interview an astronomer. This person may be a professional or an amateur asronomer from a local astronomy club. Report on what you learned to your den or family.
6. Learn about careers that relate to Astronomy. What school subjects will help you get a job in astronomy?
7. Visit a planetarium or a local astronomy club. Give a report on what you learned to your den.
8. Make a poster illustrating the different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life cycle of a star.
9. Learn about some of the early space missions. Tell your den or family about one of them.
10. Find a news story about a recent happening related to space. Tell your den or family about this event.
11. Write a report on two famous astronomers.
12. Locate three major observatories on a map. Explain why these locations are good for astronomy.
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