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=C. Study Hall = | =C. Study Hall = | ||
While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles intruduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | While some scouts may be adept at self-study, others may do better in a small group setting and taking notes on worksheets. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles intruduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | ||
# | * '''Req #1: What is Genealogy?''' - Explain to your counselor what the words genealogy, ancestor, and descendant mean. | ||
* '''Req #8:''' Do the following: | |||
** Explain the effect computers and the Internet are having on the world of genealogy. | |||
# | ** Explain how photography (including microfilming) has influenced genealogy. | ||
# | * '''Req #9: Discuss what you have learned''' - about your family and your family members through your genealogical research. | ||
=D. Field Trip = | |||
== F.H.C. Tour == | |||
=E. Extra Credit = | |||
While none of these are requirements for this | |||
# ''' | # '''[[Activity Reflection]]:''' Use this meeting for scouts to ask questions and to reflect on what they gained personally from this adventure. You can also have a discussion on what future opportunities are here. | ||
# ''' | # '''Court of Honor Exhibit:''' Pictures, handiwork and other memorabilia from this adventure will make for a great presentation at the next [[Scout Troop]] [[Court of Honor]]. | ||
== Cemetery Service Project == | |||
== | == Indexing Service Project == | ||
* FamilySearch | |||
== Online History Projects == | |||
* FamilyPedia | |||
* GENI | |||
* WikiTree | |||
* FindAGrave | |||
== | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
* | Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | ||
* [[Family Life Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | |||
* [[Photography Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | |||
=== [[Duty to God]] === | === [[Duty to God]] === | ||
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A number of religious groups consider family history research to be an important sacred responsibility. It is called out in a biblical prophecy found at [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi+4%3A5-6&version=NKJV Malachi 4:5-6]. | A number of religious groups consider family history research to be an important sacred responsibility. It is called out in a biblical prophecy found at [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Malachi+4%3A5-6&version=NKJV Malachi 4:5-6]. | ||
=F. Scouts in the News = | |||
* '''[https://boyslife.org/about-scouts/scouting-around/162671/9-things-to-know-about-merit-badges/ 9 Things to Know about Merit Badges] - BoysLife.org''' - There are more than 135 merit badges. By earning them, you can learn about sports, crafts, science, trades, business, and future careers. Here’s how to get the most out of your merit badge experience. | |||
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[[Category:Family Life Merit Badge]] | |||
[[Category:Photography Merit Badge]] | |||
[[Category:Genealogy]] | [[Category:Genealogy]] | ||
[[Category:Merit Badge]] | [[Category:Merit Badge]] |
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