The Retroactive Scout

Ambassador First Aid Learn about how to prevent and respond to first aid emergencies in the wilderness and how to summon help. Build your knowledge before heading into the wilderness Learn about careers that save lives in extreme conditions Provide first aid in remote locations Know how to get help in remote locations Explore real-life examples for handling wilderness emergencies I put these together because I've done multiple versions of them over the years. I completed my first aide training last year (again, renewals, you know?) and as a teacher, I'm often put on field trips, but also, I'm a clutz, so I end up giving myself first aide a lot. I have wrapped comfrey leaves around sprains, sewn a leg closed (Burningman, what are you going to do), even administered emergency overdose charcoal (Burningman, again, sigh). I also broke my ankle in Switzerland and managed a French Emergency Room visit, then continued on my trip in a walking cast. Ambassador Trail Adventure Choose...

We're going to tackle almost all of these at once, because there's something you need to understand about my background...I have attended a lot of universities. I have a college certificate in Computer Information Science with a specialization in Network Security and I have taught or am currently teaching Computer Science, specifically coding, game and app design, cybersecurity, and digital leadership/career exploration. So I can tick off everything but the robotics stuff.  But wait, you say! What about the Space science master? Oh my poor Sunday-child, yeah, I've done that one too. I competed (in France! ) at the 2018 NASA Space Apps challenge designing and building a game/app for NASA and have visited NASA and CERN. Also, if anyone is looking for a good training site, codecademy and code.org are good places to start. I use both with my AICE Computer Science students. We're starting a Plants vs. Zombies game development challenge on Monday actually.

The 1963 book is a great introduction to the presented topics, but they don't always correlate to my particular interests. I should state that I am also a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism, a medieval recreation group. As such, I normally go beyond what these books suggest in some ways, while skirting other aspects because I don't have an interest in them. For this project, they want you to 1. create an art supply kit (yeah, not a problem, I make my own supplies), then 2. sketch as often and in as much detail as possible a variety of topics. Once you are comfortable doing that, 3. move on to a different medium. I work in watercolors and calligraphy ink, but I make my own supplies, from the paint to the ink to the paper and even the isinglass fish bladder glue. 4. Experiment with drawing emotion, 5. do a portraiture, and 6. make a collection of art through time . Okay, so 3 and 4 are a bit different for me. I don't typically draw people because I know my skillse...

I'm going to combine two projects, the clothing one from the 1963 book and the current Girl Scout sewing badge, because I definitely went above both this weekend. 1963 requirements: 1. Design on paper a wardrobe for yourself. 2. Make or tailor one garment from your actual wardrobe. 3. Arrange a fashion show (ignoring) 4. Have each member bring and alter an item (ignoring, see #2 above) 5. Have a professional (or semi-pro) show you techniques, use to mend for an adult care or child care facility (semi-ignoring) 6. Plan a wardrobe for a family and 'shop' around to see the different prices, qualities, etc.  7. Each member picks an item and comparative shops to see the difference between buying and making it. (semi-ignoring) Modern sewing badge requirements: 1. Make a Sewing Kit.  2. Learn about Sewing supplies. (examples: rotary cutter, rulers, mat boards)  3. Learn about the basics of how to use a Sewing Machine. (example: How to thread)  4. Learn Basic Running, Blanke...

1. Design and make an article of leather using cutting, skiving, lining, and stitching (along with knowing the different tools). Decorate with tooling or carving. 2. Chip carve a decoration, finish with shellac, varnish, oil, or wax. 3. Paint or etch on glass. Make a stained or fused glass piece. Try glass blowing. Learn how the following are made: cut, blown, pressed, stained, milk, patterned, crystal, plate, and safety glass. Identify/view Wister, Steigel, Amelung, Jarves, Tiffany, and Sandwich Factory glassware. Visit churches to see stained glass. 4. Make plastic decoration. Make a plastic item at home. This one is a bit more involved, so I'll be posting each piece as I complete them. 1. Leatherwork I made Viking turnshoes out of 3mm and 5mm leather and artificial sinew using an awl, punches, and needles using a saddle stitch. Tools: Awl and Groovers- Diamond awl or stitching awl with a diamond shaped head used for saddle stitching by hand. Scratch awl are used to make lines an...