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Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 1

Types of Fish

Bear – 3rd Grade
A Bear Goes Fishing
Elective
Requirement 1

Types of Fish

Snapshot of Activity

Cub Scouts learn three types of fish in their local community.

Indoor
2
2
2
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  • Computer or smart device, one for every two Cub Scouts 
  • Pencils, one for each Cub Scout 
  • Colored pencils or crayons in assorted colors, enough to share 
  • Three Local Types of Fish worksheet found in Additional Resources 
  • Printer  

Before the meeting: 

  1. Print Three Local Types of Fish worksheet, one for each Cub Scout. 
  2. Set up meeting space with place for Cub Scouts to access the internet and complete their worksheet. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Explain that Cub Scouts will be learning about local fish. The type of fish in their area is not the same as fish elsewhere. For example, in Washington state they have King salmon. The salmon in New York is different. 
  2. Have adults help Cub Scouts find their local state fish and wildlife website and search local fish in their area.  
  3. Ask Cub Scouts to identify three types of fish in their area. Have them discover what each type of fish looks like, what they like to eat, what their habitat is, and what their average weight is.  
  4. Complete the worksheet. 
  5. Have Cub Scouts share their results. 

Additional Resources

Three Local Types of Fish worksheet

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Cast and Catch

Indoor
4
5
5

Cub Scouts practice casting a rod and learn about different types of fish.  

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Fish Field Trip

Travel
3
2
5

Cub Scouts learn about fish at a zoo or aquarium.

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Bear – 3rd Grade

Local Fish Expert

Indoor
2
2
4

Cub Scouts learn about local fish regulations from a guest speaker.  

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Bray Barnes

Director, Global Security Innovative
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Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments

David Alexander

Managing Member Calje

David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.

Glenn Adams

President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.

Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.