101 - Forming the Patrol

Prerequisite

Before you begin divide the New Scouts up into patrols of at least 6 and no more than 8-10. These will be their Patrols until later in the year.

Learning Objectives

As a result of this experience, each participant should be able to:

• Complete advancement requirements J1abcdf, J3ab, J4a, T3a, and T5a.
• Begin to personally understand the Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan. (J1a)
• Know the Scout sign, salute, and handclasp. (J1c)
• Be able to tie the square knot. (T3a)
• Describe why we use the buddy system in Scouting. (T5a)
• Name their patrol members and state their patrol name. (J3a)
• Be familiar with the Teaching EDGE (T8)

Materials Required

• Scout Oath, Law, Motto and Slogan.
• Poster of the First Class Badge.
• A large beach ball.
• Blindfolds for each patrol member.

Discovery

Show scouts the scout sign, salute, and handclasp. Let them practice. Show them a square knot and teach them how to tie it.

Teaching-Learning

1. Recite with the Scouts the Scout Oath, Scout Law, Motto, and Slogan. Talk about what each part means. Ask scouts what they think about them.
2. Discuss the First Class badge and its various parts.
3. Discuss the buddy system in Scouting. Ask them why they think that the buddy system is important.
4. Play Moon Ball
   • Arrange the patrol in a circle.
   • The object of the game is for the patrol to keep the ball aloft as long as possible without hitting the ceiling. To do this the patrol must work together.
   • The patrol should compete against its own record.

Application: Patrol Meeting

Talk about what a patrol is. Ask scouts to think about a name and flag design for their patrol and bring this to the next meeting. If there is agreement, name the patrol.

Once the patrol is named, have scouts work on patrol yells, and cheers.