Pre-Requirements
~~~~~~All Classes read Merit Badge Book and fill in the Merit Badge workbook ( as much as you can do on your own) this will help the instructors finish on time.
workbooks can be printed from this link: http://meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Merit_Badge_Worksheets
Citizenship in the World merit badge pre-requirements
It would be helpful if they could complete these items in the merit badge workbook prior to class so that we can have a more complete discussion: 1,3ab(be prepared to present your findings to the class),4b or c,7ab.
Citizenship in the Community merit badge pre-requirements
please do # 2, 4, 7 and 8
Citzenship in the Nation
please do # 2, and 3
Chess
please fill in worksheet and know # 3
Communication/Public Speaking
Communication
please do # 2 a or b, 4, 5, 6 7, and 8
they may not finish this merit badge.
Public Speaking
do # 1 and 2, # 4 and 5 should look
Drafting Merit Badge
There is a Drafting kit at hobby lobby or micheals that the leader would like the scouts to bring for this class.
First Aid
fill in worksheet and do # 2d and 7
Mining in Society
please do # 7
Music
please do # 3 and bring an instrument if you play one.
Plant Science
please do # 5 and 8 bring pictures of completion ( this 2014 revision #'s)
if old MB book do # 4 and 7
Scouting Heritage ------- # 2a, 4, 5, 6 and 8 do two of these I will be the 3rd
Weather~~~Requirement 9a, 10a, and 11 will need to be done.(weather instruments will be done in class)
For the weather log, they will need to record the weather same time for each day for a week.
If there is any frost or dew in the morining make notes about it.
The weather log will need wind direction and speed, temperature, precipitation,and type of clouds.
Signs, Signals and Code
please do these requirements
Create a message in braille at least 6 words long, and share this with your counselor. (this can be written)
Demonstrate to your counselor 6 different silent Scout signals. Use these Scout signals to diract the movements and actions of your patrol or troop.
Do 3 of the followin activities, demonstrate 5 signals each. Tell what the signals mean and why they are used;
Sports official's hand signs/signals
Heavy-equipment operator's hand signals
Aircraft carrier catapult crew signals
Cyclist's hand signals
An activity selected by you and your counselor
Share with your counselor 10 examples of symbols used in everyday life. Design your own symbol. Share it with your counselor and explain what it means. Then do the following:
Show examples of 10 traffic signs and explain their meaning.
Using a topographical map, explain what a map legend is and discuss its importance. Point out 10 map symdols and exlain the meaning of each.
Discuss text-message symbols and why they are commonly used. Give examples of your favorite 10 text symbols or emoticons. Then see if your counselor or parent can identify the meaning or usage of each symbol.
Make up your own secret code and write a message of up to 25 words using this. Share the message with a friend or fellow Scout. Then share the message and cde key with your counselor and discuss the effectiveness of your code.