| First Class |
| Demonstrate how to find directions during the day and at night without using a compass. |
| Demonstrate tying the timber hitch and clove hitch and their use in square, shear and diagonal lashings by joining two or more poles or staves together. |
| Demonstrate tying the bowline (rescue) knot and how it's used in rescues. |
| Demonstrate bandages for injuries on the head, the upper arm, and collarbone, and for a sprained ankle. |
| Show how to transport by yourself, and with one other person, a person: From a smoke filled room, with a broken leg, for at least 25 yards. |
| Tell the five most common signs of a heart attack. Explain the steps (procedures) in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. |
| Describe the practical examples of how to implement the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. |
Typical Conference Questions:
| What is the Scout Slogan? What does it mean for a 1st Class Scout? |
| Describe practices you have taken to implement the 7 principles of Leave No Trace. |
| As a 1st Class Scout, what do you think the Star, Life, and Eagle Scouts will expect from you on an outing? |
| Does your family do any camping? What have you learned in Scouts, that you have been able to share with your family to improve their camping experiences? |
| Why do you think that swimming is emphasized in Scouting? |
| Why is it important for you to know how to transport a person who has a broken leg? |
| Why is it important for you to be able to recognize local plant life? |
| What did you learn about using a compass while completing the orienteering requirement? |
| What does it mean to say, "A Scout is Courteous"? |
| Why are merit badges a part of Scouting? |
| How frequently do you attend religious services? Does your whole family attend? |
| How does a Scout fulfill his "Duty to Country"? |
| How do you define "Scout Spirit"? |
| Who was Lord Baden-Powell? |