510 
SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 
ELECTRICIAN 
SYMBOL— LIGHTNING 
1. Explain the use of magnets for attraction and repulsion* 
2 . Describe the use of electricity for forming electro-magnets and 
their use in: Electric bell; Telegraph; Telephone. 
3. What is meant by low and high voltage of an electric current? 
Describe the use of current in: Dry cell; Storage battery; 
Dynamo. 
4. a. Describe how current is sent through resistance wire resulting 
in heat and light, in case of Electric lights. Electric stoves, 
toasters, flat irons, etc., and 
b. How it is converted into working energy in Motors. 
5. Describe fuses and their use, and how to replace a burnt-out fuse. 
6. Connect two batteries in series with a bell and push button. 
7. Demonstrate methods of rescuing a person in contact with live 
wires, and of resuscitating a person insensible from shock. 
8. Know how electricity is used as motive power for street cars, 
trains, and automobiles. 
9. Know the proper way to connect electrical appliances such as 
flat irons, toasters, etc. 
REFERENCES: 
“Electricity in Every Day Uses,” J. F. Woodfull, Doubleday Page. 
“How to Understand Electrical Work,” W. H. Onken, Harper. 
“Harper’s Electricity Book for Boys,” J. H. Adams, Harper. 
“Electricity for Young People,” Tudor Jenks, Stokes. 
“Heroes of Progress in America,” Charles Morris, Lippincott. 
FARMER 
SYMBOL— SICKLE 
This badge is given for proficiency in general farming. A Scout 
farmer may have her chief interest in rearing animals but she should 
know something about the main business of the farmer which is 
tilling the soil. Therefore, the Scout must fulfill four requirements: 
either A or B under I, and II, III, and IV. 
I. A. Animal Care 
A Scout must have reared successfully one of the following: 
a) A brood of at least 12 chickens under hen or with in- 
cubator. 
b) A flock of at least 12 pigeons, 12 ducks, 12 geese or 12 
guinea-fowl. 
