SYLLABUS FOR DWITHIYA SOPAN
1) PIONEERING
a) Demonstrates Timber hitch,Rolling hitch,Marline spike/Lever hitch&figure of Eight knot and their uses.
b) Tie the following lashings Square and Figure of Eight lashing and know their uses.
c) Demonstrate the uses of hand axe or chopper and know the safety rules and how to keep them sharp.
d) Demonstrate the use,safety and sharpening dagger or a pen knife and the use of a screw driver,pliers and hammer.
2) FIRE
a) Know different types of the fire used in camping outing.
b) Lay and light a wood fire in the open with not more than two match sticks.
3) COOKING
a) Know the working &maintenance of a kerosene pressure stove or a Gas Stove.
b) Cook in open two simple dishes enough for two persons &make tea/coffee.
c) Know the safety precautions in case of gas leakage.
4) COMPASS&MAP
a) Know the sixteen points of a compass.
b) Be able to find North by at least two constellation during night.
c) Using a compass find the bearing of various objects from your positon.
d) Follow a trail laid out using compass bearing&distances.
e) Know the terms :Scale ,Direction ,Conventional signs.Contours &Grid reference.
f) Be able to use a tourist map.
5) MAP
a) Have knowledge about wounds and know how to deal with Bleeding ,Burns&Scalds,Sprains,Stings&Bites.
b) Demonstrate the use of Roller bandagr.
c) Demonstrate the use of a Triangular Bandage for the Head,Hand,Knee,Foot,Ankle and Fracture of Arm.
d) Improvise a stretcher.
6) ESTIMATION
a) With the help of improvised apparatus,estimate two distances/width of not more than one hundred meters but not less than thirty meters.
b) Know the length of your stride/pace&using this, estimate the distance travelled.
7) OUT OF DOORS
a) Participate in a Company Wde Game.
b) Participate in a Company Campfire&know at least 2 folk/patriotic songs &participate in a Patrol skit.
c) Know &practice Road Safety Rules for vehicles.
d) Know how to ride a bicycle.
e) Visit a factory in the neighbourhood of schools/colleges/residence to understand the manufacturing process of various products and also to respect the dignity of labour.
8) SERVICE
Complete any one of the following:
a) Undertake a development Project in your school in consultation with the head of the institution.
b) Participate in a Social Service Camp/Camps covering at least for a month.
c) Serve in community fair or Mela including preparatory and post event assignments of Mela/fair.
d) Participate in an Anti-Litter Campaign with your Patrol and help to dean up an aera around your school or headquarters.
e) Demonstrate the 3R's of Conservation:Reduce,Recycle,&Reuse.
f) To form and participate in Self Help Groups.
g) Such other sustained activities where Scout /Guide skills are made use of.
9) SENSE TRAINING
Know and play Kim's game to enhance observation ,taste, sound, smell, and touch.
10) QUALIFY FOR 2 FROM THE FOLLOWING PROFICIENCY BADGES;
a) Cook
b) Debater
c) Friend to Animals
d) Gardener
e) Handyman
f) Cyclist
g) Laundress
h) Reader
i) Hospital man/Handy Women
11) DISCIPLINE
a) Know the various Troop Formations.
b) Be able to march 3 deep with your Troop smartly & in good order.Follow drill commands during marching.
c) Participate in four All Faith Prayer meetings in your Troop.
12) COMMUNICATION
a) Use a computer and know the advantages and disadvantages of mobile phone , internet, and their applications in die development of the Country.
b) Know how to use the internet & access the website of the Bharat Scouts &Guides.
13) PATRIOTISM
Collect information on our heritage and culture and prepare a log.
