4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination. NATURE 5a. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your local Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your area or campsite location. You may show evidence by identifying fallen leaves or community. fallen fruit that you find in the field, or as part of a collection you have made, or by photographs you have taken. 5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event. 5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take. 5d Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions. AQUATICS 6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.3 Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. 3 6b. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat. 6c. Identify the parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat. Identify the parts of a paddle or an oar. 6d. Describe proper body positioning in a watercraft, depending on the type and size of the vessel. Explain the importance of proper body position in the boat. 6e. With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in water.) deep water.)
4b. Demonstrate how to use a handheld GPS unit, GPS app on a smartphone, or other electronic navigation system. Use GPS to find your current location, a destination of your choice, and the route you will take to get there. Follow that route to arrive at your destination. NATURE 5a. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your local area or campsite location. You may show evidence by identifying fallen leaves or fallen fruit that you find in the field, or as part of a collection you have made, or by photographs you have taken. Identify or show evidence of at least 10 kinds of native plants found in your community. 5b. Identify two ways to obtain a weather forecast for an upcoming activity. Explain why weather forecasts are important when planning for an event. 5c. Describe at least three natural indicators of impending hazardous weather, the potential dangerous events that might result from such weather conditions, and the appropriate actions to take. 5d Describe extreme weather conditions you might encounter in the outdoors in your local geographic area. Discuss how you would determine ahead of time the potential risk of these types of weather dangers, alternative planning considerations to avoid such risks, and how you would prepare for and respond to those weather conditions. AQUATICS 6a. Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test.3 Successfully complete the BSA swimmer test. 3 6b. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat. Tell what precautions must be taken for a safe trip afloat. 6c. Identify the parts of a canoe, kayak, or other boat. Identify the parts of a paddle or an oar. 6d. Describe proper body positioning in a watercraft, depending on the type and size of the vessel. Explain the importance of proper body position in the boat. 6e. With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.) With a helper and a practice victim, show a line rescue both as tender and as rescuer. (The practice victim should be approximately 30 feet from shore in deep water.)
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