--- title: Improvement Era description: Monthly periodical of the Mormon church, 1897 onward. This library holds the issues of November 1897 to December 1930. authors: - Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations collections: - periodicals tags: - magazine - improvement-era periodical: Improvement Era volume: 18 number: 1 published: 1914-11 publisher: Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations publisher_place: Salt Lake City language: en type: magazine reference: 'Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Associations, "Mutual Work: Scout Lessons for Juniors", *Improvement Era* 18, no. 1 (November 1914): 89–91.' source: url: https://archive.org/details/improvementera1801unse transcription: Transcribed from the Internet Archive scan of each issue (the item for each issue is named in the issue's own source); unnumbered advertising leaves are omitted, printed page numbers are kept as page markers. identifier: improvementera1801unse start_page: 89 end_page: 91 rights: status: public-domain basis: US publication 1930 or earlier (published 1914-11) source: https://archive.org/details/improvementera1801unse publication_year: 1914 note: The Internet Archive item metadata carries a blanket "© Copyright by Intellectual Reserve, Inc." notice. The library owner judged it inapplicable because this issue was published in 1914, before 1931; a scan-level notice does not restore copyright. --- # Mutual Work: Scout Lessons for Juniors Mutual Work Scout Lessons for Juniors A number of class leaders have asked for outlines for scout lessons, for the Junior classes, and the following lessons are suggested to cover the Tenderfoot and Second Class degrees of Scoutcraft. A part of the recitation period of the Junior classes should be devoted to this work. The lessons may be divided, if deemed proper, by the scoutmaster. In addition to the short time in the Junior classes devoted to Seoul work, the scoutmaster should provide other times to take up scouting, and give the boys an opportunity to work out in the open. Where Sunday night is used for Mutual, use only the material that is in harmony with that night. The other work should be taken up at some other time. The lessons as here outlined do not provide for games or other special activities. These should be added by the scoutmaster. The scoutmaster should read carefully the article on Scout Work, in the "Y. M. M. I. A. Handbook," "Boy Scouts of America Handbook for Boys," and the "Handbook for Scout Masters." He should be sufficiently familiar with the work to lead out, to answer questions, and to develop enthusiasm in the boys for scout activities. Lesson I. This is the introductory meeting. The enthusiasm of the boys for scout work and their desire to take it up is aroused here. Give them an outline of the work. Have copies of "Handbook for Boy Scouts" with you. Outline your plan of organization, etc. Tell a good pioneer scout story, (See Nov., 1913, Era, "Courage," by Ivins, and Junior Manual, page 39, and other stories in 1913-14 and 1914-15 Manuals), and notify the boys to bring a piece of rope about six feet long for next meeting. Tightly woven clothes line is suggested. The scoutmaster might arrange to have the rope, as it would then be uniform. Lesson 2. Take up different parts of a rope and have boys whip the ends. Learn to tie the following knots: overhand, figure of eight, square, and weaver's. See Hand Book for Boys, page 48. Have boys memorize scout' promise for next meeting. H. B. for Boys, p. 15. Lesson 3. Have boys repeat the scout promise and give them an explanation of same. Review knots and add bowline and sheepshank. Have boys memorize the scout law for next meeting. Notify boys to be ready to separate into patrols at next meeting. Lesson 4. Teach the boys the scout sign and salute. H. B. for Boys, p. 14. Divide the boys into groups of eight, and notify them that at the next meeting the patrol and assistant patrol leaders will be selected. H. B. for Scout Master, p. 138. Have drill formation. H. B. S. M., p. 278. or United States Infantry Drill Regulations, 1911. Use drill for discipline and obedience, for moving from place to place in order, and for acquiring the habit of correct carriage. Guard against overdoing it. It SUGAR CITY, IDAHO, M. I. A. SCOUTS ON A HIKE observance of law. The boy scout plan is not military, but stands loyalty, patriotism QS ° for and chivalry. Lesson 5. Th on u Flagr~ S l, klte' histor y and f orms of respect. H. B. for S M ft k ?' Z ?° yS P ' the boys should be taught ^ 340 i 4L Each tro °P should h ^e a flag and to look upon it as the emblem of liberty love and peace Give following knots: halter slip, clove hitch, timber hitch, and two half hitches. Select patrol officers. Lesson 6. Review for preparation to take Tenderfoot examinations up scout mott£-"Be Prepared" (H. B. for Boys, p. Take 12), and "The Daily Good Turn," H. B. for S. M., p. 312. Appoint a special night for the boys to take up the Tenderfoot _ examination. See May, 1913, Era, H. B. for S. M., p. 159, Y. Hand Book, p. 29. Make this examination of vital importance to the M M I A boys so that they will feel that it stands for something. Never let the boy slip through. Have him come up to the mark. You owe it to the scout movement, to yourself and the boys. Those who fail can try again. Have definite times for giving examination. Era for Mav J ' 1914. Lesson 7. Second-class scouts. Have talk on the requirements of same Have boys report their daily good turns. The idea is not to get the boys in the habit of boasting of the good that they do, but to keep it before their minds until it becomes a habit with them to think of others. It also encourages the others to do something good, no matter how small it may seem. Notify boys to bring a two-inch bandage for next meeting. This can be made at home or purchased. First Aid Book Bandaging, pp. 27-28. MUTUAL WORK 91 Lesson 8. have a doctor or nurse give a short talk on the use of a If possible bandage, and give a demonstration of how to put on two or three dif- ferent kinds; have the boys do it. Review drill, and add a few more commands. Before next bandaging lesson, the scout leader should learn two more kinds of bandages, in case he has to give the lesson. Lesson 9. Semaphore signal work. A bandanna handkerchief or white cloth I about the same size may be used for flag. See H. B. for Boys, pp. 206-7. Give ten letters. H. B. for Boys, p. 34. Lesson 10. Elementary First Aid. Know general directions for first aid. H. B. for Boys, p. 261. First Aid Book, p. 49. Review signal work and give ten more letters for next meeting. Lesson 11. Signal work. Study treatment for fainting. H. B. for Boys, p. 270. Shock, fractures, etc., H. B. for Boys, p. 264. Lesson 12. Carrying injured. Fireman's lift. H. B. for Boys, p. 278. PL B. for S. M., p. 285. Drill review. Lesson 13. Signal work. Balance of letters. Report of the daily good turns. Lesson 14. Bandaging. Teach three more. Use triangular bandage. First Aid Book, p. 21. First aid for bruises, sprains, burns, scalds. PP. B. for Boys, pp. 264-273. First Aid Book, pp. 54-58. P^ESSON 15. ReviewSignal. Practice improvised stretcher and arm carry. H. B. for Boys, pp. 276-77. PP. B. S. M., p. 291. Lesson 16. Practice tracking or describing contents of window or articles on a tray in a room. H. B. for Boys, p. 309. H. B. S. M., p. 196. P.ESSON 17. Compass. Pts use and value. Learn the cardinal points. PP. B. S. M., p. 43 and p. 164. Review signal. Lesson 18. The value of earning and saving. H. B. S. AT., p. 43. Drill. Lesson 19. Practice scouts pace and how to use knife and hatchet. PP. B. S. M., p. 38. Lesson 20. Build fire in open and have conking lesson. II. B. S. M., p. 42. H. B. for Boys, pp. 149-152.