Cub Scout Computers

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Computers Belt Loop and Pin

Computers Academics Belt Loop Computers Academics Pin (line drawing, actual pins are color)

The Cub Scout Computers belt loop and pin are a part of the Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program. Tiger Cub, Wolf, Bear, and Webelos Scouts may earn this award in a Family, Den, Pack, school, or community setting. Tiger Cubs must be always accompanied by their Adult partner.

Belt Loop Requirements

1. Explain the parts of a personal computer: central processing unit (CPU), monitor, keyboard, mouse, modem, and printer.
2. Demonstrate how to start up and shut down a personal computer properly.
3. Use your computer to prepare and print a document.

Academics Pin Requirements

Earn the Computers belt loop and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Use a computer to prepare a report on a subject of interest to you. Share it with your den.
2. Make a list of 20 devices that can be found in the home that use a computer chip to function.
3. Use a computer to maintain a balance sheet of your earnings for four weeks.
4. Use a spreadsheet program to organize some information.
5. Use an illustration, drawing, or painting program to create a picture.
6. Use a computer to write a thank-you letter to someone.
7. Log on to the Internet. Visit the Boy Scouts of America homepage (http://www.scouting.org).
8. Discuss with an adult personal safety rules you should use while using the Internet.
9. Practice a new computer game for two weeks. Demonstrate an improvement in your scores.
10. Correspond with a friend using e-mail. Have at least five e-mail replies from your friend.
11. Visit a local business or government agency that uses a large mainframe computer to handle their business. Be able to explain how computers save them time and money in carrying out their work.

The official source for the information shown in this article or section is: Cub Scout Academics and Sports Program Guide, 2003 Edition (BSA Supply No. 34299)

Notes

1. Earning the Cub Scout Computers Belt Loop while a Webelos Scout is requirement 14 of the Webelos Communicator Activity Badge.
2. Details on earning a Cub Scout Sports or Academic pin or belt loop multiple times

Related achievements, electives, or other awards

• Tiger Cub Scout
• Wolf Cub Scout
  • Wolf Electives

21a could be met by completing Computers Pin requirement #11

21b could be met by completing Belt Loop requirement #3 or Pin requirements #1, 3, 4, or 6

21c could be met by completing Computers Belt Loop requirement #1

• Bear Cub Scout
  • Bear Achievements

17d could be met by completing Computers Belt Loop requirement #3 or Pin requirements #1 or 4

17e could be met by completing Computers Belt Loop requirement #3 or Pin requirements #6

• • Bear Electives

22c could be met by completing Computers Pin requirement #4

• Webelos Scout
  • Webelos Communicator Activity requirement 14

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