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+ | '''1'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_language Body Language] - ''pp. 168-170<br> | ||
+ | '''2'''. Presentation resources: - ''pp. 171-2<br> | ||
+ | {{Public Speaking Links}} | ||
+ | '''4'''. How we communicate: [http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761564117/Communication.html Communications] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communication Interpersonal Communications] - [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunication#Modern_operation Telecommunications] - ''p. 174 <br> | ||
+ | '''5'''. A secret code is in the [[Media:Communicator.pdf| Communicator Workbook]] - [http://www.nsa.gov/kids/ CryptoKids] - National Security Agency codes, games, activities - ''p. 175 <br> | ||
+ | '''6'''. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Library_catalog How books are catalogued] - [http://liswiki.org/wiki/History_of_the_card_catalog History of Cataloguing] - ''p. 176<br> | ||
+ | '''8'''. *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] - ''pp. 177-9 | ||
+ | * How to remember what is said: [http://www.thelearningweb.net/memory-tricks.html Ten Simple Memory Tricks] - [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] -<br> | ||
+ | '''11'''. [http://mistupid.com/tutorials/word/index.htm Microsoft Word] - Great Microsoft Word tutorials - ''p. 187<br> | ||
+ | '''12'''. [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2465_google-search.htm How to Use Google] - ''pp. 188-94<br> | ||
+ | '''13'''. [http://mistupid.com/technical/outlook/index.htm Microsoft Outlook] great email tutorials. - ''p. 195<br> | ||
+ | * '''Video Lesson''': [http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2196_microsoft-outlook-tips.htm How to use Outlook Email]<br> | ||
+ | '''14'''. [[Cub Scout Computers]]<br> | ||
+ | '''15'''. [[Cub Scout Communicating]]<br> | ||
+ | '''16'''. Communications jobs 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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+ | *[http://www.cubroundtable.com/assets/pdf-documents/Communicator-Activity-Badge-Outline.pdf CubRoundtable: Communicator Reference Guide] | ||
+ | *[http://kismif.org/category/webelos/webelos-activity-badges/communicator/ KISMIF: Communicator Links] | ||
+ | *[http://wtsmith.com/rt/webactbadge/communicator.html Bill Smith's Webelos Leader Resources: Communicator] | ||
+ | *[http://www.skcbsa.org/buckeye/roundtable/communicator.pdf Webelos Roundtable Packet: Communicator] | ||
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+ | == Related awards == | ||
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+ | *Communicator Requirement 2 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #3. | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 4 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #1d. | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 7 can help prepare you for [[Journalism]] #2 | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 8 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #5. | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 9 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #4 & [[Disabilities Awareness]] #3b | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 10 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #4 & [[American Cultures]] #1c & 3 | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 11 can help prepare you for [[Digital Technology]] #6b & [[Communications]] #7a. | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 12 can help prepare you for [[Digital Technology]] #5b | ||
+ | *Communicator Requirement 16 can help prepare you for [[Communications]] #9. | ||
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+ | '''Personal Development Awards''' | ||
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+ | == See also == | ||
+ | [[Cyber Chip]] | ||
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+ | *[http://www.expertvillage.com/results.aspx?q=speech ExpertVillage Lessons on Giving a Speech (Videos)] | ||
+ | *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/436_public-speaking.htm Public Speaking Tips (Videos)] | ||
+ | *[http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/2196_microsoft-outlook-tips.htm Outlook Email (Videos)] | ||
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![]() | This is the Communicator activity badge for Webelos Scouts. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts can also earn the Cub Scout Communicating belt loop and pin. Boy Scouts can earn the Communications merit badge. |
![]() | The Webelos Communicator activity badge helps prepare Webelos Scouts for the Boy Scout Communications merit badge(s). |
![]() | The Webelos Communicator activity badge options include earning the Computers or Communicating belt loops. |
Webelos Communicator Activity Badge | |
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The Webelos Communicator Activity Badge is one of 20 different Activity Badges that can be earned in the Webelos Scout Program. The requirements are typically worked on during den meetings or den activities while the skills are practiced at home, with the help of the Webelos Scout's family. The requirements are either completed with the den or at home with the den leader's approval. Projects are brought to meetings to share with the den and for Webelos Den Leader or Activity Badge Counselor approval.
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Communicator requirements | ![]() | ||
Do seven of these:
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Notes
![]() | A FREE workbook for Communicator is available here! ![]() with the maps, charts, links, diagrams, and checklists you need! Or click here to print just the Communicator requirements. | meritbadge.org has PDF and DOC versions of Boy Scout merit badge workbooks, Webelos workbooks, Cub Scout workbooks, and Nova Award workbooks. |
- The Webelos Program uses the Fast Tracks Den Meeting plans to the Webelos Adventures in as little as 12 months.
Requirement resources
1. Body Language - pp. 168-170
2. Presentation resources: - pp. 171-2
- 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
4. How we communicate: Communications - Interpersonal Communications - Telecommunications - p. 174
5. A secret code is in the Communicator Workbook - CryptoKids - National Security Agency codes, games, activities - p. 175
6. How books are catalogued - History of Cataloguing - p. 176
8. *Active Listening skills: Wikipedia - How to be an active listener - pp. 177-9
- How to remember what is said: Ten Simple Memory Tricks - Memory Tricks - 12 Memory Tricks
- How to Take Notes - Take Better Notes -
11. Microsoft Word - Great Microsoft Word tutorials - p. 187
12. How to Use Google - pp. 188-94
13. Microsoft Outlook great email tutorials. - p. 195
- Video Lesson: How to use Outlook Email
14. Cub Scout Computers
15. Cub Scout Communicating
16. Communications jobs resources from: Berkley, Rutgers, and Temple University
- General Resources
- CubRoundtable: Communicator Reference Guide
- KISMIF: Communicator Links
- Bill Smith's Webelos Leader Resources: Communicator
- Webelos Roundtable Packet: Communicator
Related awards
- Communicator Requirement 2 can help prepare you for Communications #3.
- Communicator Requirement 4 can help prepare you for Communications #1d.
- Communicator Requirement 7 can help prepare you for Journalism #2
- Communicator Requirement 8 can help prepare you for Communications #5.
- Communicator Requirement 9 can help prepare you for Communications #4 & Disabilities Awareness #3b
- Communicator Requirement 10 can help prepare you for Communications #4 & American Cultures #1c & 3
- Communicator Requirement 11 can help prepare you for Digital Technology #6b & Communications #7a.
- Communicator Requirement 12 can help prepare you for Digital Technology #5b
- Communicator Requirement 16 can help prepare you for Communications #9.
Personal Development Awards
Personal development-related awards
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See also
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External links
- ExpertVillage Lessons on Giving a Speech (Videos)
- Public Speaking Tips (Videos)
- Outlook Email (Videos)
These Activity Badges were replaced with Adventure Pins in 2015.
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