Standing Tall

Standing Tall, a Bear Required Adventure

The Bear Cub Scout handbook says,”In this Adventure, the Protect Yourself Rules will give you guidance on keeping yourself safe. You will also identify ways to use electronics responsibly and ways to protect your body when you’re playing or working. When bears feel they are in danger, they may stand on their back legs, standing tall, to let the danger know that they are brave and know how to keep themselves safe.“

Read on to discover this adventure’s requirements and fun ways to complete them!

Requirements:

1. With permission from your parent or legal guardian, watch the “Protect Yourself Rules” video for the Bear rank.

2. Complete the Personal Space Bubble worksheet that is part of the Protect Yourself Rules resources.

3. With your parent or legal guardian, set up a family policy for digital devices.

4. Identify common personal safety gear for your head, eyes, mouth and nose, hands, and feet. List how each of these items protect you. Demonstrate the proper use of personal safety gear for an activity.