Race Time Webelos Webelos Adventure
- Adventure name: Race Time Webelos
- Rank: Webelos
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Propulsion is what gives an object (such as a plane, car, or boat) the power to move. Friction is what causes an object to stop. In this Adventure, you’ll learn different ways to make and propel vehicles. Think about how the shapes of cars, boats, and planes affect the distance they can go. You’ll explore how you can use the air in your lungs, the force of gravity, and the power of your imagination to make things go. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
With an adult, build either a Pinewood Derby® and car or a Raingutter Regatta™ boat.
Activities:
- Pinewood Derby® Car Build Day Webelos (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 5, prep 4) Den or pack provides a build day for Cub Scouts.
- Raingutter Regatta™ Build Day Webelos (Indoor, energy 3, supplies 2, prep 4) Den or pack provides a build day for Cub Scouts.
Requirement 2
Learn the rules of the race for the vehicle chosen in requirement 1.
Activities:
- Pinewood Derby® Rules Jeopardy (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 3) Learn the rules of the Pinewood Derby® with a game of Jeopardy.
- Raingutter Regatta™ Rules Jeopardy (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 3) Learn the rules of the Raingutter Regatta™ with a game of Jeopardy.
Requirement 3
Explore the properties of friction and how it impacts your chosen vehicle.
Activities:
- Boat Friction (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 4) Cub Scouts learn how friction impacts their boat.
- Wheel Friction (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 4) Cub Scouts learn how friction impacts their race car.
Requirement 4
Before the race, discuss with your den how you will demonstrate good sportsmanship during the race.
Activities:
- A Scout is Kind Webelos (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 1, prep 1) Cub Scouts discuss good sportsmanship and how to demonstrate it during their racing event.
Requirement 5
Participate in a Pinewood Derby® or a Raingutter Regatta™.
Activities:
- Pinewood Derby® Race Webelos (Indoor, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Conduct a Pinewood Derby® car race.
- Raingutter Regatta™ Webelos (Outdoor, energy 5, supplies 5, prep 5) Conduct a Raingutter Regatta™.
Resources
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