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- | + | *The [[Troop Program Features#Communications|Troop Communications Monthly Theme]] includes meeting and activity materials. | |
+ | '''1'''. How we communicate: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication Communications] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication#Modern_operation Telecommunications] <br> | ||
+ | '''1a'''. A communications log is in the [[Media:Communications.pdf|Communications Workbook]].<br> | ||
+ | '''1b'''. A listening journal is in the [[Media:Communications.pdf|Communications Workbook]].<br> | ||
+ | '''1c'''. See below: #4 for interviewing resources, #5 for active listening and taking notes.<br> | ||
+ | '''2a'''. [[Scout Songs]] - [[Scout Skits]] - Also see [[Art]] Merit Badge<br> | ||
+ | * [http://mistupid.com/tutorials/powerpoint/index.htm Microsoft PowerPoint] - Great Microsoft PowerPoint tutorials. | ||
+ | '''2b'''. How to sell [[Popcorn]] - with sample scripts, sales plans, and even a video. Also see [[Salesmanship]] #3. <br> | ||
+ | '''3'''. Presentation resources: | ||
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+ | * Speeches & presentations: [http://www.wikihow.com/Choose-a-Topic-for-an-Informative-Speech How to Choose a topic] - [http://www.wikihow.com/Write-an-Informative-Speech How to Write a Speech] - [http://www.wikihow.com/Prepare-and-Give-a-Speech How to Give a Speech] - [http://www.ehow.com/how_4799985_give-speech-stress.html Ideas from eHow]<br> | ||
+ | The [[Citizenship in the Community]] #8 ''public presentation...of your community'' <br> | ||
+ | could be given as a [[Communications]] #3 ''five-minute speech'' <br> | ||
+ | using the techniques from [[Photography]] #4b to ''produce a picture story'' <br> | ||
+ | and [[Art]] #1 to ''tell a story with...pictures'' <br> | ||
+ | which could be developed into the [[Computers]] #6e ''short presentation''.<br> | ||
+ | : Also see [[Public Speaking]] #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself".<br> | ||
+ | '''4'''. '''Lesson Video''': [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/22557_write-news-new-style.htm How a reporter interviews someone] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/3193_conduct-interview.htm How to Conduct an Interview (Job)]. <br> | ||
+ | '''5'''. [[Communications]] #5 "Attend a public meeting…" is similar to [[Journalism]] #4 " Attend a public event…" | ||
+ | *Active Listening skills: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_listening Wikipedia] - [http://www.ehow.com/how_2057868_be-active-listener.html How to be an active listener] | ||
+ | * How to remember what is said: [http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/guides/?article=HomeworkMemoryTricks Memory Tricks] - [http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/Features/Columns/?article=12MemoryTricks 12 Memory Tricks] | ||
+ | * [http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Lecture-Notes How to Take Notes] - [http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Better-Notes Take Better Notes] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/video/145862_take-research-notes.htm Lesson Video: How to take notes] | ||
+ | '''6'''. Some ideas for skills or topics you could teach: | ||
+ | * [[Knots]] - pick a basic knot or knots to teach (animated instructions and handouts. | ||
+ | * [[Scout Songs]] & [[Scout Skits]] for great campfire programs | ||
+ | * How to present a [[Flag Ceremony]] | ||
+ | * [[Essentials for the Outdoors]] - what you need for a hike, campout, or summer camp, etc. | ||
+ | * What is [[Order of the Arrow]]? Great topic if you are in OA. | ||
+ | * [[First Aid]] Merit Badge Requirement 7 is to teach a first aid skill - resources and videos are there. | ||
+ | * [[Camping]] - possible topics include packing a backpack, cold or warm weather clothing, [[Leave No Trace]], etc. | ||
+ | *'''Lesson Videos''' (If you want to use PowerPoint): [http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/powerpoint-beginners.htm PowerPoint Presentation Basics] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/powerpoint-tips.htm PowerPoint Tips] - [http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/powerpoint-presentation.htm More PowerPoint] | ||
+ | '''7a'''. : [http://mistupid.com/technical/outlook/index.htm '''Microsoft Outlook] great email tutorials. - '''Lesson Videos''': [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2196_microsoft-outlook-tips.htm Outlook Email] | ||
+ | * [http://mistupid.com/tutorials/word/index.htm Microsoft Word] - Great Microsoft Word tutorials. | ||
+ | '''7b'''. [[Communications]] #7b "Create a Web page…" is very similar to [[Computers]] #7d "Design a webpage…"<br> | ||
+ | '''7c'''. [http://mistupid.com/tutorials/word/index.htm Microsoft Word] - Great Microsoft Word tutorials teach desktop publishing and more.<br> | ||
+ | * See [[Photography]] for help with your photo. | ||
+ | '''8'''. See [[Court of Honor]] for ideas and a sample script and program in the Word {{DOC}} format that you can customize.<br> | ||
+ | '''9'''. Communications Careers resources from: [http://career.berkeley.edu/communications/Communications.stm Berkley], [http://njca.rutgers.edu/careers_comm.htm Rutgers], and [http://www.temple.edu/sct/comm-major/careers.html Temple University] <br> | ||
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+ | '''2b'''. This is very similar to [[Salesmanship]] #3.<br> | ||
+ | '''3'''. The [[Citizenship in the Community]] #8 ''public presentation...of your community'' <br> | ||
+ | could be given as a [[Communications]] #3 ''five-minute speech'' <br> | ||
+ | using the techniques from [[Photography]] #4b to ''produce a picture story'' <br> | ||
+ | and [[Art]] #1 to ''tell a story with...pictures'' <br> | ||
+ | which could be developed into the [[Computers]] #6e ''short presentation''.<br> | ||
+ | * Also see [[Public Speaking]] #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself".<br> | ||
+ | '''5'''. [[Communications]] #5 "Attend a public meeting…" is similar to [[Journalism]] #4 " Attend a public event…"<br> | ||
+ | '''7b'''. [[Communications]] #7b "Create a Web page…" is very similar to [[Computers]] #7d "Design a webpage…".<br> | ||
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*[http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/effective.html Effective Presentations] | *[http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/effective.html Effective Presentations] | ||
*[http://www.roxbury.net/images/pdfs/cps6chapb.pdf Confidence in Public Speaking - First Speech] | *[http://www.roxbury.net/images/pdfs/cps6chapb.pdf Confidence in Public Speaking - First Speech] | ||
*[http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html Cartographic Communication] | *[http://www.colorado.edu/geography/gcraft/notes/cartocom/cartocom_f.html Cartographic Communication] | ||
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![]() | This is the Communications merit badge for Boy Scouts. |
![]() | Communications merit badge is required for the Eagle Scout rank. |
![]() | Communications requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #5, 6, & 7b. |
Communications merit badge | ||
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Status: | Eagle-required | |
Created: | 1965 | |
Discontinued: | no | |
BSA Advancement ID: | 005 | |
Requirements revision: | 2004 | |
Latest pamphlet revision: | 2008 |
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“ | This clear and concise definition comes from the U.S. Department of Education: "Communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication. | ” |
Communications merit badge requirements | ![]() | ||
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Notes
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- The BSA Communications Troop Program Feature offers meeting and activity plans to include Communications as one of your monthly themes.
- Communications is a popular merit badge.
Requirement resources
- The Troop Communications Monthly Theme includes meeting and activity materials.
1. How we communicate: Communications - Telecommunications
1a. A communications log is in the Communications Workbook.
1b. A listening journal is in the Communications Workbook.
1c. See below: #4 for interviewing resources, #5 for active listening and taking notes.
2a. Scout Songs - Scout Skits - Also see Art Merit Badge
- Microsoft PowerPoint - Great Microsoft PowerPoint tutorials.
2b. How to sell Popcorn - with sample scripts, sales plans, and even a video. Also see Salesmanship #3.
3. Presentation resources:
- Cub Scout: Communicating Belt Loop & Pin - Webelos: Communicator - Merit Badges: Public Speaking - Communication
- Speeches & Presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
- Lesson Videos: ExpertVillage: Giving a Speech - Public Speaking Tips - Public Speaking - Eye Contact - Hand Gestures - Props
- Speeches & presentations: How to Choose a topic - How to Write a Speech - How to Give a Speech - Ideas from eHow
The Citizenship in the Community #8 public presentation...of your community
could be given as a Communications #3 five-minute speech
using the techniques from Photography #4b to produce a picture story
and Art #1 to tell a story with...pictures
which could be developed into the Computers #6e short presentation.
- Also see Public Speaking #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself".
4. Lesson Video: How a reporter interviews someone - How to Conduct an Interview (Job).
5. Communications #5 "Attend a public meeting…" is similar to Journalism #4 " Attend a public event…"
- Active Listening skills: Wikipedia - How to be an active listener
- How to remember what is said: Memory Tricks - 12 Memory Tricks
- How to Take Notes - Take Better Notes - Lesson Video: How to take notes
6. Some ideas for skills or topics you could teach:
- Knots - pick a basic knot or knots to teach (animated instructions and handouts.
- Scout Songs & Scout Skits for great campfire programs
- How to present a Flag Ceremony
- Essentials for the Outdoors - what you need for a hike, campout, or summer camp, etc.
- What is Order of the Arrow? Great topic if you are in OA.
- First Aid Merit Badge Requirement 7 is to teach a first aid skill - resources and videos are there.
- Camping - possible topics include packing a backpack, cold or warm weather clothing, Leave No Trace, etc.
- Lesson Videos (If you want to use PowerPoint): PowerPoint Presentation Basics - PowerPoint Tips - More PowerPoint
7a. : Microsoft Outlook great email tutorials. - Lesson Videos: Outlook Email
- Microsoft Word - Great Microsoft Word tutorials.
7b. Communications #7b "Create a Web page…" is very similar to Computers #7d "Design a webpage…"
7c. Microsoft Word - Great Microsoft Word tutorials teach desktop publishing and more.
- See Photography for help with your photo.
8. See Court of Honor for ideas and a sample script and program in the Word format that you can customize.
9. Communications Careers resources from: Berkley, Rutgers, and Temple University
Related awards
2b. This is very similar to Salesmanship #3.
3. The Citizenship in the Community #8 public presentation...of your community
could be given as a Communications #3 five-minute speech
using the techniques from Photography #4b to produce a picture story
and Art #1 to tell a story with...pictures
which could be developed into the Computers #6e short presentation.
- Also see Public Speaking #1. "Give a three- to five-minute introduction of yourself".
5. Communications #5 "Attend a public meeting…" is similar to Journalism #4 " Attend a public event…"
7b. Communications #7b "Create a Web page…" is very similar to Computers #7d "Design a webpage…".
Personal development-related awards
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See also
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General Merit Badge information
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External links
- Advice for personal and unit Web sites — Official BSA web site
- Effective Presentations
- Confidence in Public Speaking - First Speech
- Cartographic Communication