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DRUG PUZZLE GAME. This is a jigsaw puz-
zle—actually two puzzles—testing the boys'
knowledge about drugs. To make the puz-
zles, cut two identical bottle-shaped pieces
from heavy cardboard or light wood. On one
of them, write true statements about drugs,
alcohol, and tobacco. On the other, write all
false statements. Then cut both "bottles"
into jigsaw pieces. Scramble the pieces
from both bottles in a single pile. One player
(or half-den team) is assigned to assemble
the "true" puzzle, the other boy or team the
"false" one. First finished wins.
DEVELOPMENTAL EXERCISES.
These exercises are aimed primarily at pro-
viding vigorous physical action for Webelos
Scouts. However, they can be converted
into contests, if desired.
TORTOISE AND HARE. Boys are in a cir-
cle, about three feet apart, and begin jog-
ging slowly in place. When the leader calls,
"Hare," the tempo is stepped up, knees are
lifted high, and arms are pumped vigorous-
ly. When the leader calls, 'Tortoise," the
tempo slows to an easy jog. Make changes
swiftly for some fun.
TREES IN THE WIND. Scouts are in a cir-
cle, facing counter-clockwise. They run
slowly around the circle, bending left, right,
forward, and back as though swaying in a
breeze. On the command "Reverse," they
turn and run in the opposite direction.
GORILLA WALK. Boys' feet are spread at
about width of shoulders. They bend at the
waist, grasp ankles with legs straight, and
walk forward, holding firmly to ankles.
INCHWORM. Boys assume push-up posi-
tion. Holding their hands in place, they walk
their feet up as close to the hands as possi-
ble. Then holding the feet in place, they
"walk" hands out to push-up position again.
And so on.
RUSSIAN HOP. Boys form circle facing
counter-clockwise. They squat on heels
with arms folded across chest. Then they
leap upward and forward, landing on both
feet and squatting. Arms should remain
folded after each hop.
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FORESTER
PLANTS NEEP WAT ETC.
PLANT CORN OR &EAN £EE75
IN TWO SEPARATE POT*. KEEP
SOIL MOIST IN POTH UNTIL
«EEP5 SPROUT ANP THE
PLANTS HAVE GROWN TO A POUT
5-INCHES. THEN STOP VATERING
ONE POT FOR A WEEK OR TWO.
-WUAT HAPPENS ?
PLANT* NEES7 LIGHT.
U5E THE HEALTHY PLANT
FROM. THE PREVIOUS
EXPERIMENT PLACE IT IN A
PARK CORNER OFTHE ATTIC,
CELLAR OR A PARK. CL05ET
FOR A WEEK...
-WHAT HAPPE.NS?
plant* NE:EP AIR.
GROW SOME &EAN SEEP5 IN
TWO SMALL CANS. WHEN THEY
HAVE 6PK0UTEP ANP GRCWN TO
A00LIT 5 INCHES, PLACE ONE CAN
IN A PISH OF WATER ANC7 COVER
WITH A GLASS JAK AL^OTT
PRACTICALLY AIR TIGHT. COMPARE
GROWTH WITU THE OTHER WHICH
GETS ALL THE AIR IT NEEPS.
A TREE'S NEEDS. Like all other plants,
trees must have light, water, and air. The
experiments shown here, using smaller
plants than trees, will demonstrate what
happens when either light, water, or air is
GEOLOGIST
FIELD TRIP IDEAS. Rocks and minerals
can be found everywhere, but some sites
are better than others for variety. A local ge-
ologist or rock hound will be able to tell you
the best locations in your area.
If you're on your own, try one or more of
these places:
• Foundation hole for a building under con-
struction
• Riverbank where erosion is at work
• Road excavation or embankment
• Old quarry or mine dump
• Monument works
It goes without saying that Webelos
Scouts should be supervised when they are
at such places. Be sure to get permission if
the site is private property.
The necessary equipment for the field
trip is listed on page 184 of the Webelos
Scout Book. Take along a field guide to
rocks and minerals from your public
library or bookstore.
insufficient.
Plant seeds at the first den meeting of the
month and check progress at later meetings.
Use bean or corn seeds; bean seeds are good
because they grow quickly.
Geologists use sophisticated tests in-
volving X rays, ultraviolet light, chemicals,
and heat to identify minerals. But you can
make rough identifications with simpler
means, such as testing the mineral's hard-
ness, cleavage, specific gravity, color, lus-
ter, and the streak it makes on unglazed
porcelain. The tests are explained in field
guides. You might also get help from a rock
hounds' club, if there is one in your area.
GEYSER EXPERIMENT. Heat water and it
will rise in the funnel and bubble out. This
action is similar to a real geyser, in which
underground water heated by magma shoots
out of the geyser's spout.
INCHWORM
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