Resource Library·Merit Badge

CommunicationEagle

Eagle-required merit badge — requirements, troop progress, and nothing shelved yet (be the first to suggest something).Official BSA page ↗Workbook (PDF) ↗

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In Progress
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Active Scouts
Scout Progress
ScoutAWARDReq 1Complete any oneReq 2Complete any oneReq 3Req 4Req 5Req 6Req 7Complete any oneReq 8Req 9
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Anjali S.First Class
Finn P.First Class
Hazel S.Star
Jack P.Star
Kevin P.Life
Oliver K.First Class
Oliver V.Star
Veronica K.Star
Violet B.Tenderfoot
Requirements

From the official BSA merit badge pamphlet — wording is paraphrased here. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.

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1
(Do any one of the following)
1a
Keep a one-day communication log; discuss what it reveals and how to improve
1b
Keep a three-day listening journal covering inform, persuade, enjoy, and empathize
1c
Observe a small group sharing personal stories; report on communication differences
1d
List communication methods; discuss when each might not be appropriate or effective
2
(Do any one of the following)
2a
Create and present a self-description (collage, story, drawing, song, or skit)
2b
Build a sales plan; persuade your counselor to buy/use/agree; discuss effectiveness
3
Write and deliver a five-minute speech at a group meeting
4
Interview someone; prepare a guest-speaker introduction and show how you'd invite them
5
Attend a public meeting with multiple viewpoints; take notes and write an objective report
6
Plan and teach a skill with teaching aids; assess whether the person learned it
7
(Do any one of the following)
7a
Write a letter to the editor of a magazine or newspaper expressing your opinion
7b
Create a webpage/blog with 3+ entries, a photo/illustration, and a link to another page
7c
Desktop-publish a newsletter/brochure/flyer with an article and a photo or illustration
8
Plan a court of honor, campfire, or worship service; get PLC approval and serve as MC
9
Identify three communication careers; research one's education/training/experience needs