Category: Scout Master's Minute

Scoutmaster's Minute 2012-1-9

relax and fold your arms.  "Now, don't move. Look at which of your hands has the fingers on top. Is it the right or left hand?" Ask them to re-fold their arms with the other hand on top. How does that feel? weird, different, awkward? Which way is 'Corre… more »

Scoutmaster's Minute 2011-11-28

The Sea of Galilee and the Dead Sea are two bodies of water in the Middle East - I expect you've heard of them. The Sea of Galilee is full of fish and is surrounded by lush vegetation and trees. It is a living body in every sense.  There is nothing livin… more »

Scoutmaster's Minute 2011-11-21

A scout I know wanted to talk. He was bummed about school and family and life in general. Things were just 'too hard'. While he was telling me his troubles, I filled three pots with water and put them over the fire.  When the water was boiling, I put so… more »

Scoutmaster's Minute 2011-11-14

You've heard the saying "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link". That's absolutely true. With this chain, I can pull a car or lift a heavy load - I can perform many tasks. But, if I try to lift something that is too heavy, one of the links will b… more »

Scoutmaster's Minute 2011-11-7

What is the opposite of 'Black'? 'White'  What is Between Black and White?  'Grey'  What is the opposite of Liberal?  'Conservative'  What is between Liberal and Conservative?  'Moderate'  How about the opposite of Hot?  'Cold'  And Between Hot and Col… more »