Internet Scouter

http://usscouts.org/internetscoutpatch.asp

This award encourages cub scouts and scouts to learn about the Internet and how to use the Internet safely. The Internet Scout Patch may be worn as a temporary patch on the right pocket of the Scout Uniform or on a vest. However it is not an official award of the BSA.

There is no official paper to fill in, but this would be a fun thing to do at a den level.  The cost of the patch is $3.50 (2008) and it can be ordered from the website.

Requirements:

(Do ANY 8 of Requirements 1 through 11 AND Do Requirement 12)

1. Computer Access

2. Find out where computing resources are available in your community or school OR visit a store where computer hardware, software and accessories are sold.   Share with your leader (or a parent) and with your Den what you learned.

2.      Getting Connected

Find out what internet service you use at home, or your parents use at work or learn about a service that is available in your home town.  Discuss with your parents and Den Leader what you learned.

3.      Online Safety

Learn about Online safety and how to protect yourself on the Internet. With your parents, guardian, or Scout Leader, go to http://www.netsmartz.org/KIDS/index_hasFlash.html and complete each lesson.

4.      Web Browsers

Explain what a browser (for example; Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Opera, Amaya, or Lynx) is and how use a browser to find information on the World Wide Web.

5.      Using the World Wide Web

Demonstrate how to connect to the Internet and World Wide Web using a computer & modem or other device (Cable Modems, DSL, etc). Once connected:

a.      Explain the difference between a web page and a website.

b.      Demonstrate what a "link" is and how it works.

c.      Explain how to change from one URL to another.

1. Searching for Information

2. Use a search engine on the World Wide Web Examples of search engines include; Google (http://www.google.com), Yahoo (http://www.yahoo.com), AltaVista (http://www.altavista.digital.com), Lycos (http://www.lycos.com) and FirstGov (http://firstgov.gov). Find a website which addresses some part of Scouting.

3. Using the Web for Scouting

4. Visit http://macscouter.com/CubScouts/CubCmptr/index.html and under the category “Let’s Go Surfing”, find and print out games, songs or skits. (If Bears find a game, song or skit they like and get their Den Leader’s approval, they can plan and conduct one of the above during a den meeting and complete Achievement 24c.)

1. Your Own Web Page

2. With the help of an adult build a simple web page and show it to your Scout Leader (or a parent). This web page should include text, a link, and a graphic. (note: This web page does not have to be put on the internet to qualify and can be done as a den project.)  Discuss with your Scout leader (or a parent) how an individual with disabilities can access the web.

3. Using E-mail

4. Show how to send and receive e-mail.

1. Internet Communications

2.  Explain what Messenger-type services (AOL Instant Messenger, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger, etc.) are and how to use them. Explain to an Adult what to do when somebody you don't know tries to chat with you. Explain what to do when somebody tries to find out where you live or go to school. With an adult present, use one of these tools.

3.  Safe Computing

4. Explain what a computer virus and worm are. Explain how to protect your computer from viruses, worms, and other malicious programs.

5. Downloading Software

6. Explain to your Scout Leader what can go wrong with your computer when you download software and how to safely download software. If you have a home computer, discuss with your parents what software you can download on your home computer.

Online help - http://usscouts.org/internetscoutpatch-earnit.asp