Communications
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![]() | This is the Boy Scout Communications Merit Badge. Webelos Scouts can earn the Webelos Communicator Activity Badge. Cub Scouts & Webelos Scouts can earn the Cub Scout Communicating Belt Loop & Pin. |
![]() | Communications merit badge requires prior counselor approval for requirement(s) #5, 6, & 7b. |
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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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- The Communications merit badge is on the Eagle Scout required list (requirement 3.e.).
Requirement resources
1. How we communicate: Communications - Interpersonal 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:
- 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 - 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 Awards
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General Merit Badge information
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