Merit Badge worksheets
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Merit Badge Resources, Worksheets, and Revision Dates
Here are links to Merit Badge resource pages and worksheets along with the requirement Revision Dates. Make sure the Merit Badge book you are using is not out of date (older than the revision date).
Optional workbooks (worksheets) can help Scouts organize notes, listen actively, and document their work. Workbooks allow Merit Badge Counselors to offer group instruction but still "...test the Scout individually."BSA Click a merit badge below for the current requirements. "You should read the merit badge pamphlet on the subject."BSA Merit badge pamphlets (books) are available at your local Scout Shop or online at ScoutStuff.org.
Workbooks Notes
Here are examples of some of the extra materials you will need that are included in the workbooks:
- The blank maps for: Citizenship in the World, Aviation, Radio, etc. The graph paper for: Art, Fire Safety, Pottery, Safety, Drafting, etc.
- Safe Swim Defense plan for: Swimming and Lifesaving. Safety Afloat for: Canoeing, Rowing, Swimming, Lifesaving, Motorboating, etc.
- The BSA Home Safety Checklist for: Emergency Preparedness, Safety, Fire Safety, etc.
- Internet links are at the end of each workbook. For instance, check out the free online video lesson links in: Camping, Camping, First Aid, Swimming, etc.
- Webmasters: Please post links to the merit badge pages below instead of posting the doc or pdf files as they are updated frequently.
- Other notes
- Some Merit Badges Require Prior Approval before starting certain requirements. Most do not:
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- See the Merit Badge FAQ for answers to questions like: When can you start a merit badge? What happens if the requirements change? Can you change the requriements? Do we have to follow the requirements?
Email the worksheet developer with any comments or ideas: Craig. Webelos Activity Badge Worksheets and Cub Scout Beltloop Worksheets are also available.
Workbooks
| Boy Scout Rank Requirements | Workbooks |
| Scout | PDF DOC |
| Tenderfoot | PDF DOC |
| Second Class | PDF DOC |
| First Class | PDF DOC |
| Star | PDF DOC |
| Life | PDF DOC |
Merit Badge Notes
- To verify that your Merit Badge Pamphlet (book) is up to date, check the pamphlet printing date that will be on one of the first few pages at a lower corner. Make sure the printing date is no later than the Requirement Revision Date above.
- Workbooks are updated more often than the requirements as we add new links, diagrams, charts, etc. That is the Workbook update date.
- For answers to many common questions see the Merit Badge FAQ and Merit Badge Policies.
- Right-click on a workbook name to Save As... or Print without viewing the workbook on screen.
- These workbooks files are up to ten times smaller than the old worksheets and should load quickly.
- To print just the table of Merit Badges and Revision Dates:
- Highlight just the table of merit badges by dragging your mouse over the table.
- Click Print Preview on your browser and choose "as selected on screen" and click the Print button.
See also
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General Merit Badge information
- An Introduction to Merit Badges – how to get started, who chooses the counselor, etc.
- Merit Badge Worksheets & Requirements – with the revision dates, diagrams, charts, checklists, logs, and links you need.
- Merit Badge Application – offers online resources to let you print "Blue Cards," etc.
- Merit Badge FAQ – answers dozens of questions like: Who can be a counselor? Can requirements be added or removed?
- Merit Badges Requiring Prior Approval – Certain requirements need prior approval. Most do not. Here is the list.
- Also see: List of how many boys have earned each Merit Badge – Merit Badge policies – Merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank – Merit Badge Days
- Additionally: List of Merit Badges by Field of Study – Merit Badge Pamphlets & Libraries
- Merit Badge Counselors must complete Youth Protection Training, file an Adult Application (and Merit Badge Counselor Information Form); and be approved by the local council. (See the Guide for Merit Badge Counselors for additional details.)
