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Snapshot of adventure
You are probably familiar with a basic math problem like 3 + 2 = 5. Mathematicians don’t call these problems; they call them equations. The equal sign means that the expressions on the left side and right side of the equal sign are the same, or you could think of them as being balanced.
Math doesn’t always involve adding and subtracting numbers. Finding patterns in things is the first step in becoming a mathematician. After spotting a pattern, a mathematician uses the math tools to find a way to recreate that pattern. In this Adventure, you’ll have fun making “trail mix math.” Then, you’ll look to nature and discover a world of mathematics called symmetry in which things are balanced.
Safety Moment
Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved.
All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Be aware of state or local government regulations that supersede Scouting America practices, policies, and guidelines.
To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
For requirement 1, before starting this Adventure:
- Review the Food Allergies safety moment.
- Review each Cub Scouts Scouting America Annual Health and Medical Record for any food allergies or restrictions.
- Ask if any member of the den, youth, or adult, has any religious, or cultural dietary concerns.
- If there is someone in the den, youth, or adults, who carries an EpiPen due to severe allergies make sure that at least one other adult knows how to administer the EpiPen. To learn more, review this Safety Moment on anaphylaxis.
- Review the Keep Your Food Safe guide to properly keep, store, and prepare food.
Before starting this Adventure, review Digital Safety and Online Scouting Activities.
Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Complete the following requirements
Activities to fulfill these requirements are listed below. Choose one activity for each requirement to complete Balancing Bears.
Requirement 1
Make trail mix using trail mix math.
Requirement 2
Identify an animal that has a pattern to its physical appearance. Investigate how the animal uses its pattern.
Requirement 3
Find examples of bilateral symmetry in nature.
Requirement 4
Find examples of radial symmetry in nature.
Requirement 1
Make trail mix using trail mix math.
Choose one of the following:
Requirement 2
Identify an animal that has a pattern to its physical appearance. Investigate how the animal uses its pattern.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Indoor
1
1
2
Pick an animal with a pattern and learn about it.
Requirement 3
Find examples of bilateral symmetry in nature.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Travel
4
2
5
Find bilateral symmetry in nature using a scavenger hunt.
Bear – 3rd Grade
Outdoor
4
2
5
Cub Scouts take a walk and take pictures of things they believe have bilateral symmetry.
Requirement 4
Find examples of radial symmetry in nature.
Choose one of the following:
Bear – 3rd Grade
Travel
4
2
5
Find radial symmetry in nature using a scavenger hunt.
Bear – 3rd Grade
Outdoor
4
2
5
Cub Scouts take a walk and take pictures of things they believe have radical symmetry.
