1st North Springfield

Exploring Scouting around the World on the internet

Find the answers to the questions below, writing your answers in the space provided

This handout is available on the group website at http://www.fnssg.org.uk useful info the section

Here are some other useful links

The official site of the Scout association http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/

Anglia Polytechnic University http://www.apu.ac.uk/

World Scout Organisation http://www.scout.org/

Google search engine http://www.google.com/

Happy surfing!!

Q. No.

Question

Answer

 

What was the highest individual score from the N. Springfield Troop in the HRH The Duke of Connaught Junior Trophy contest in the recent National Air Rifle Competition?

 

 

 

 

How many plates are seen attached to Totem pole in the photo featuring Daniel at the recent Wozimooloo competition?

 

 

 

 

Where did the Explorers recently climbing?

 

 

 

 

What number can you call to get the latest Scout Logo downloaded to your Nokia mobile phone?

 

 

 

 

What 2 areas must be covered by a Scout to obtain the Global Challenge award?

 

 

 

Where is the 2003 World Jamboree being held in Thailand?

 

 

 

 

What is the population of Thailand and what % is ethnic Thia?

 

 

 

 

How long does it take to travel from Bangkok International Airport to the 2003 Jamboree site?

 

 

 

 

How many sub camps form a village at the Jamboree and what are they named after?

 

 

 

 

What are British Groups Abroad?

 

 

 

 

What is the International Links Scheme?

 

 

 

 

 

The computers you are using tonight are used by students in the department of design and engineering. Name 2 undergraduate courses which you could study here and list their entry requirements

 

 

 

 

How many people are involved in Scouting throughout the world?

 

 

 

 

How many countries are there with internationally recognised National Scout Organisations, and when did the UK join the World Organisation of the Scout Movement?

 

 

 

 

Which country has the most members?

 

 

 

 

Why are the high membership figures for Indonesia and the USA a little misleading?

 

 

 

 

What is the equivalent of Beavers in Australia?

 

 

 

 

List 2 of the Target Badges which Australian Scouts can work towards?

 

 

 

 

 

What is the Chinese Scout Motto?

 

 

 

 

In which region is the Appleton Scout Camp?

 

 

 

 

 

How long was Mafeking besieged for before the British army arrived?

 

 

 

 

 

What is the website address for the Essex County?

 

 

 

Who is the Assistant County Commissioner for Scouts in The Essex area?

 

 

 

 

Who is the Chief Scout?

 

 

 

 

Find the name of a Scout Troop in America and where they went on summer camp this year

 

 

 

Next year whilst on summer camp we may visit St. Brelade. In which area will we be camping?