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 electric
appliances such as flat irons, toasters, etc.

REFERENCES:

"Electricity in Every Day Use," 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.

[Illustration: 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 incubator.

b) A flock of at least 12 pigeons, 12 ducks, 12
geese or 12 guinea-fowl.

c) A family of rabbits or guinea pigs.

d) A calf, a colt, or a pig.

A certificate as to the condition of the animals must be presented, made
by some competent judge who has seen them. Wherever possible a chart
should be made by the Scout, showing the schedule of care followed,
including feeding, and notes on the development of the animals.

AND she must also have planted and cultivated a small vegetable garden
like the one described in the Handbook, in the Section "The Girl Scout's
Own Garden" OR

B. Vegetable raising

A Scout may make her main interest the raising of some sort of vegetable
or fruit and may do one of the following:

1. Plant, cultivate and gather the crop from

(a) A small truck garden, with at least six
vegetables, two berries, and two salads or greens,
OR

(b) Where the soil is not suitable for a variety
of plants, she may raise a single veget