3
Earned
7
In Progress
20
Not Started
30
Active Scouts
Scout Progress
| Scout | AWARD | Req 1Complete any one | Req 2Complete any one | Req 3 | Req 4 | Req 5 | Req 6 | Req 7Complete any one | Req 8 | Req 9 | ||||||
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| 1a | 1b | 1c | 1d | 2a | 2b | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7a | 7b | 7c | 8 | 9 | ||
| Anjali S.Second Class | ☆ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ | ■ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ |
| Finn P.First Class | ☆ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| Hazel S.First Class | ☆ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ | ■ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ |
| Jack P.Star | ☆ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ | ■ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | ■ | □ |
| Kevin P.Life | ★ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ | □ |
| Maya S.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 in this prototype. Confirm against the current pamphlet for sign-off.
1Communication habits (do ONE)
Note: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
2Self-presentation and persuasion (do ONE)
Note: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
3Write and deliver a five-minute speech at a group meeting
4Interview someone; prepare a guest-speaker introduction and show how you'd invite them
5Attend a public meeting with multiple viewpoints; take notes and write an objective report
6Plan and teach a skill with teaching aids; assess whether the person learned it
7Written communication (do ONE)
Note: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
8Plan a court of honor, campfire, or worship service; get PLC approval and serve as MC
9Identify three communication careers; research one's education/training/experience needs