Indholdsfortegnelse for September 2023 i Scout Life

What even is a “Hitchin’ Rack”? I don’t understand the name or what it has to do with you, Scout.—Stella M., Dallas, Texas Stella, you are wise beyond your years. This is something that has needed to be fixed for a while now. With the (very little) power vested in me, I hereby dub this page AERIE ON THE PRAIRIE! “Hitchin’ Rack” was great for Pedro, the retired Scout Life Mailburro. But now this is my stable, my kingdom, my domain, my … OK, The Boss says I need to stop now. But just know I had a whole inspirational speech here. YO, SCOUT! HOW CAN YOU TALK? I mean, it’s scientifically impossible for an eagle to talk. So who are you, actually? Tom R., Oak Park, California Since there seems…

Although neighbors mouse and giraffe couldn’t be more different, they somehow find a way to get along. Learn how to see things from someone else’s point of view in Mouse & Giraffe. By Kelly DiPucchio. Penguin Young Readers, $18.99. Ages 3-7. Everyone knows Marcus the baseball player, but no one sees him as anything more. That has limited Marcus’ view of himself. Read along as he discovers the person he is off the baseball diamond in The Spin. By Marcus Stroman. Simon & Schuster, $8.99. Ages 8-12. With a different superpower every day, Switcheroo’s crime fighting goes from fun to challenging. One day he’s moving things with his mind. Soon, he’s talking to cats, teleporting and more in The Stupendous Switcheroo: New Powers Every 24 Hours. By Mary Winn Heider…

RYAN LEE AND VIVIAN WU Ages: 19 and 18 Hometown: Palo Alto, California Scout Rank: Eagle Scout (Troops 57 and 4057, Palo Alto) Made Headlines: As finalists in the 2023 Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest science and math competition. The Scoop: Ryan’s project studied the effects of damaged mitochondria — a cell’s energy source — on structural plasticity. His research could help treat diseases like Alzheimer’s in the future. Vivian’s project investigated how formic acid, used by beekeepers to kill varroa mites, affects honeybees. She found that using it during nectar flow could negatively affect honey production and the long-term health of honeybee colonies. ISAAC BOWERS Age: 15 Hometown: Dallastown, Pennsylvania Scout Rank: Star Scout (Troop 28, Dallastown) Made Headlines: As a delegate to the Congress of Future…

When car manufacturers want to try out ideas, their designers and engineers get to work on concept cars. They could create groundbreaking driving technology or craft wild body designs. Or they could fine-tune a driver’s experience by adjusting interior lighting or seat style. Working on concepts helps direct the future of the auto industry. The first concept car — the Buick Y-Job, designed in 1938 — showcased features such as pop-up headlights, flush door handles and power windows — some of which would become standard in cars years later. Manufacturers keep unveiling new features, and while you probably won’t see these exact cars on the road one day, you might see many of their concept features. BMW i Vision Dee Meet the i Vision Dee. “Dee” stands for “digital emotional…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Black paper Foil Glue Marker Plastic wrap Ruler Scissors Skewer Square pizza box Tape Utility knife SAFETY FIRST: Ask an adult to help with tools you haven’t used before. WHAT YOU’LL DO: STEP 1. USE A RULER AND MARKER to outline the top of the pizza box about 1 inch inward from each edge. This will create a square on top of the box. STEP 2. CAREFULLY CUT THE FRONT AND SIDES of the square. Leave the back attached. Fold back the flap. STEP 3. LINE THE INSIDE OF THE SQUARE FLAP WITH FOIL, and glue it down shiny side up. Keep the foil as smooth as possible. Fold and glue down any excess foil to the back of the flap, or trim it to fit. STEP…

QUAKER SCOUTS CAN EARN TWO DIFFERENT AWARDS (each available in English and Spanish) with two main goals: • To assist youth in attaining a deeper awareness of their faith in its daily application, particularly in conjunction with the Scout Oath and Scout Law. • To encourage Quaker youth to participate more actively in their faith. The That of God award is for Cub Scouts (second through fifth grades). Cub Scouts reflect on their personal and family lives, and relate personal and family values with those of faith. The Spirit of Truth award is for Scouts and Venturers (sixth through 12th grades). This program requires a balance between knowledge and action, as Quaker Scouts must also complete a service project. For more information, contact your local council or visit go.scoutlife.org/religiousawards…

CALENDAR Sept. 4 is Labor Day. Sept. 11 is Patriot Day, remembering the victims of the terrorist attacks that took place this day in 2001. Sept. 23 is the first day of fall. On This Date Sept. 1, 1985: An expedition locates the Titanic’s wreckage in the North Atlantic. Sept. 23, 1846: A German astronomer confirms the existence of our eighth planet, Neptune. Sept. 28, 1892: Wyoming Seminary and Mansfield State Normal play the first ever night football game. SEE IT Buckle up for a magical ride with your favorite pups as they land in Adventure City, where they gain superpowers that transform them into The Mighty Pups. PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie slides into theaters Sept. 29. (Rated PG.) CONTEST ALERT The 2023 Scout Life Say Yes to Reading…

Scouting is an adventure. How much adventure you have is up to you. Whether you just joined or have been in the program for years — and depending on your age and proper preparation — you can launch a model rocket, scuba dive in the ocean, explore a cave and even ride in a tethered hot-air balloon. Scouting can also open doors to new hobbies or a future career. With so much you can do, here’s how to take advantage of it all. Get Outdoors. The great outdoors offers awesome activities — everything from fly-fishing to horseback riding treks to cross-country skiing and so much more. Get ideas from your handbook or Scout Life articles about what other units are doing. Book a campout at your local council camp, which…

Need a meal idea for your next campout? Check out our huge collection of Scout-tested recipes at go.scoutlife.org/recipes INTENSE TENTS! Browse a gallery of fun and unusual tents at go.scoutlife.org/funtents DESIGNED BY AI We used artificial intelligence to design some futuristic concept cars. Vote for your favorites or share your own car designs at go.scoutlife.org/aicars CAPTIONS THAT MADE US • Note to self: I need to buy more sticky notes! (Submitted by lucdvsn) • When Mom needs to remind you to hand something in at school … (Patrick P.) • Don’t forget to clean your car this weekend! (Brian G.) • How much candy is in that piñata? (Party Scout) • I just had too many ideas! (SofieBofie1209) • Fast and Furious 12: Too Many Notez (SusAnongus) • Now…

Virtual reality creates an artificial world with sensory (sight, sound and touch) experiences. Many people have contributed to the technology’s growth. No single person invented it. Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming and entertainment. It’s also used in health care to treat depression, anxiety and more. VR is the abbreviation for virtual reality. There are three types of virtual reality: fully immersive (using VR glasses or headsets), non-immersive (using handheld devices or computers without VR gear) and semi-immersive (using a partial environment such as a flight simulator). The first virtual reality headset, the Telesphere Mask, was invented by Morton Heilig in 1960.…

SIDDHANT SWAMINATHAN Age: 12 Hometown: Fremont, California Scout Rank: Second Class Scout (Troop 199, Fremont) Made Headlines: For winning the U13 silver medal at the 2022 USA Pentathlon Multisport National Championships. The Scoop: Youth pentathlon involves four sports: fencing, swimming, running and laser pistol shooting. Competitors over age 17 also compete in horse riding. Know someone who’s making headlines? Let us know! go.scoutlife.org/headliners…

TENT OR TARP? TENTS AND TARPS BOTH HAVE ADVANTAGES. HOW YOU WANT TO SLEEP, THE ENVIRONMENT AND HOW YOU WANT TO USE IT CAN ALL FACTOR IN YOUR DECISION. “Tarps are lighter than tents, most are more versatile and a tarp can easily adjust to its surroundings,” says Charlie Ranahan with outdoor gear company Mountain Hardwear. “Most tarps have multiple attachment points, and they extend over a wider area than a tent, giving you and your friends more space to hang out and sleep.” There’s more open air between you and the outdoors, which can be a pro or a con, depending on what you’re comfortable with. Tarps really let you feel one with nature. If the weather looks good, a tarp might be a perfect choice. But when it…

Personal Fitness Test yourself in the following areas … 1. AEROBIC FITNESS TEST Record how far you can run in nine minutes, or time how long it takes you to run one mile. 2. FLEXIBILITY TEST: Use the sit-and-reach test Sit on the floor with your knees fully extended and your legs flat on the floor. Extend your arms forward with one hand on top of the other, palms down. Bend forward at your hips, and reach forward as far as you can. Do this four times, and record how far you can reach on the fourth time. 3. STRENGTH TESTS Record your performance as you: a. Do as many situps as you can with correct form in 60 seconds. b. Do as many pullups as you can with correct…