Boy Scout Troop 471, Guilford, CT
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Cyber Chip Award

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Scouts are required to earn the Cyber Chip Award for their grade while working on the following ranks:
  • Scout
  • Star

Click here for the Cyber Chip Workbook

Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 6-8
  1. Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge from NetSmartz. (BSA Cyber Chip green card)
  2. Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.
  3. Watch the video “Friend or Fake ,” along with two additional videos of your choosing, to see how friends can help each other to stay safe online. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting )
  4. As an individual or with your patrol, use the EDGE method and mini lessons to teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop or another patrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material and information you have researched. Each member of the patrol must have a role and present part of the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting )
  5. Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices, such as phones and games, at your meetings and other Scouting events.

Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 9-12
  1. Read and sign the Level II Internet Safety Pledge. (BSA Cyber Chip green card)
  2. Write and sign a personalized contract with your parent or guardian that outlines rules for using the computer and mobile devices, including what you can download, what you can post, and consequences for inappropriate use.
  3. Discuss with your parents the benefits and potential dangers teenagers might experience when using social media. Give examples of each.
  4. Watch three “Real-Life Story ” videos to learn the impact on teens. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)
  5. As an individual or patrol, use the EDGE method and the Student Project Kit to teach Internet safety rules, behavior, and “netiquette” to your troop or another patrol. You are encouraged to use any additional material and information you have researched. Each member of the patrol must have a role and present part of the lesson. (www.netsmartz.org/scouting)
  6. Discuss with your unit leader the acceptable standards and practices for using allowed electronic devices such as phones and games at your meetings and other Scouting events.




  • Home
    • Adult Leaders
    • Troop 471 "In The News"
  • Troop History
    • Old Photos & Docs
    • Summer Camp Photos
  • Join Troop 471
    • Begin the Adventure
    • Eagle Scout Facts
    • Contact our Scoutmaster
  • Advancement
    • Rank Advancement
    • Cyber Chip
    • Merit Badges
    • Additional Awards
    • Scout Skills
  • Useful Links
  • Photos
    • 2020-2021 Scout Year
    • 2019-2020 Scout Year
    • 2018-2019 Scout Year
    • 2017-2018 Scout Year
    • 2016-2017 Scout Year
    • 2015-2016 Scout Year
  • Eagle Scouts
  • Contact Us
  • Troop Members
    • Troop 471 Payment Portal >
      • Pay Troop 471 Dues
      • Pay for Summer Camp
    • Ever a Scout
    • Summer Camp
    • Troop 471 Parent Handbook
    • Troop 471 Calendar, Events, News & Announcements >
      • Troop News and Announcements
      • Troop Calendar
      • Troop Event/Campout Info.
      • Troop Meeting Minutes
    • Troop 471 Camping Info. >
      • Troop 471 Campout Packing List >
        • Cold Weather
        • Warm Weather
        • Backpacking
      • Troop 471 High Adventure Trips
    • Troop 471 Quartermaster Guides
    • Troop 471 Structure & Organization >
      • BSA and Troop 471 Org Charts >
        • Troop 471 Equipment Checkout
        • BSA & Troop 471 Org. Charts
        • Scout Leadership Positions
        • Troop 471 Patrols
      • Troop 471 Troop Committee
      • Troop 471 Committe Members
      • Troop 471 Committee Meeting Notes
    • Troop 471 Scout Uniform >
      • Boy Scout Uniform
      • Purchase Uniforms
      • Scout Leaders - Male
      • Scout Leaders - Female
      • Where do my patches go?
    • Troop 471 Advancement >
      • Advancement In Boy Scouts - Troop 471
      • BSA Merit Badges >
        • 2019 Merit Badge College Info.
        • Troop 471 Merit Badge Info.
        • Merit Badge Workbooks
      • Troop 471 Eagle Scout Information >
        • Eagle - Parent/Scout Guides
        • Scholarships for Eagle Scouts
    • Troop 471 Contact List
    • Order of the Arrow (OA)
    • Training Information >
      • BSA Youth Protection Training
      • Youth Leader Training Conference