Computers
Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or
academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in
their community, or working with an adult.
Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
____ Explain these parts of a personal computer: central processing unit (CPU),
monitor, keyboard, mouse, modem, and printer.
____ Demonstrate how to start up and shut down a personal computer properly.
____ Use your computer to prepare and print a document.
I certify that ___________________________ has completed
the minimum requirements.
_____________________________
Adult Teammate Signature
Academics Pin
Earn the Computers belt loop, and complete five of the following
requirements:
- Use a computer to prepare a report on a subject of interest to you. Share
it with your den.
- Make a list of 10 devices that can be found in the home that use a
computer chip to function.
- Use a computer to maintain a balance sheet of your earnings or allowance
for four weeks.
- Use a spreadsheet program to organize some information.
- Use an illustration, drawing, or painting program to create a picture.
- Use a computer to prepare a thank-you letter to someone.
- Log on to the Internet. Visit the Boy Scouts of America homepage (http://www.bsa.scouting.org).
- Discuss personal safety rules you should pay attention to while using the
Internet.
- Practice a new computer game for two weeks. Demonstrate an improvement in
your scores.
- Correspond with a friend via e-mail. Have at least five e-mail replies
from your friend.
- Visit a local business or government agency that uses a mainframe computer
to handle its business. Explain how computers save the company time and
money in carrying out its work.
I certify that ___________________________ has completed
the minimum requirements.
_____________________________
Adult Teammate Signature
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