Cub Scout Academics

Computers


Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

  1. Explain these 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

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 10 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 or allowance 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 prepare a thank-you letter to someone.

  7. Log on to the Internet. Visit the Boy Scouts of America homepage (http://www.bsa.scouting.org).

  8. Discuss personal safety rules you should pay attention to while using the Internet.

  9. Practice a new computer game for two weeks. Demonstrate an improvement in your scores.

  10. Correspond with a friend via e-mail. Have at least five e-mail replies from your friend.

  11. 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.