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= B. Introduction Meeting = | = B. Introduction Meeting = | ||
Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. | Most merit badge activities do best to have a "introduction" meeting where the patrol can discuss how to get started and to plan out their field trips. Send out the activity flyer in advance to use as an meeting agenda. Your scouts will then know what to expect. | ||
== News Flash == | == News Flash == | ||
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** [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship Citizenship @ Simple-Wikipedia]: Get the basics quickly. | ** [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizenship Citizenship @ Simple-Wikipedia]: Get the basics quickly. | ||
* Req #3 : Follow National News for 5 Days. | |||
=E. Field Trip = | == Famous National Speeches == | ||
[[Image:Congress1.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
Req #6 : Research a Famous National Speech: | |||
* '''[https://www.americanrhetoric.com/top100speechesall.html?fbclid=IwAR0pb7hXixAI3Wkr2R2v2jH_nWo-LuKdyJ662HEL2VMb2Drq3EEjmSH4zHA top 100 Speeches of America]''' - American Rhetoric Master List. | |||
* '''[https://archive.org/details/Greatest_Speeches_of_the_20th_Century Great Speeches of the 20th Century Audio]''' - Archive.org | |||
* '''Patrick Henry: Addressing Colonial Virginia’s Delegates.''' | |||
** Read the speech: [http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/henry.htm HistoryPlace] | |||
* '''Abraham Lincoln: Gettysburg Address.''' | |||
** Read the speech: [http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/gettysburg.htm HistoryPlace] | |||
** Listen to people read the speech: [http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/gettysburgaddress.htm AmericanRhetoric] | |||
* '''John F. Kennedy. Inaugural Address.''' | |||
** Read and listen to the speech: [http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/jfk-inaug.htm HistoryPlace] | |||
** Watch a video of John F. Kennedy himself, giving the actual speech: [http://www.jfklibrary.org/Asset-Viewer/BqXIEM9F4024ntFl7SVAjA.aspx JFK Library.org] | |||
* '''Martin Luther King, Jr: At the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.''' | |||
** Read the speech, and listen to Martin Luther King, Jr. himself, giving the actual speech: [http://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/mlkihaveadream.htm AmericanRhetoric] | |||
* See ALso - | |||
** FDR"s first Fireside Chat on March 12, 1933 describing how the banks will be reopened. | |||
** FDR"s December 8, 1941 address to Congress asking for war on Japan. | |||
== Letter to Congressman == | |||
<font color=blue>Req #8 : "Name your two senators and the member of Congress from your congressional district. Write a letter about a national issue and send it to one of these elected officials, sharing your view with him or her. Show your letter and any response you receive to your counselor."</font> | |||
Make a copy of your letter before sending it. '''Be Kind and Polite''' - Please remember that you are a representative of '''Scouts BSA''' and therefore always keep your conversation polite and civil. Don't let the heated political attitudes of the current times marr your [[Scout Spirit]]. | |||
=D. Patrol Night 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. Make an agenda. You can facilitate discussion by asking them why each of the principles introduced here would be relevant. Schedule one or more patrol meetings to work this merit badge. | |||
== MBC Discussion Group == | |||
Your MBC will want to discuss several of the requirements with you in a face-to-face meeting, This is a lot and may best be done in two separate patrol night meetings | |||
* Req #1 : What is Citizenship | |||
* Req #4 : Important National Documents<br> | |||
** [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript Declaration of Independence] | |||
** [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution Preamble to the Constitution] | |||
** [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/constitution/what-does-it-say The Constitution] | |||
** [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights/what-does-it-say Bill of Rights] | |||
** [https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/amendments-11-27 Amendments to the Constitution] </b> | |||
* Req #5 : The Six Functions of Government | |||
* Req #7 : The Three Branches of the Federal Government | |||
* Req #8 : Review letters to Senator or Congressman | |||
=E. Field Trip : Double Header = | |||
[[Image:Rushmore1.jpg|thumb|right]] | |||
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity: | A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity: | ||
* Req #2 : Do Two of the Following: | |||
** A. Visit National Historic Site | |||
** B. Tour Your State Capitol or the National Capitol | |||
** C. Tour Federal Facility | |||
** D. Virtual Tour - Research a National Monument | |||
==National Forest Camping == | |||
You may an overnight camping trip with any of the following to help your reach your destination. May scout patrols are able to arrange a camping trip to a National Forest or National Park and then hold a meeting/tour with the Forest ranger to satisfy Req #2c. | |||
* <font color=blue> Req #2c: "Tour a federal facility. Explain to your counselor what you saw there and what you learned about its function in the local community and how it serves this nation."</font> | |||
== Historic Site Campout== | |||
There may be a national historic site (Req #2a) that feature overnight camping tours; This is by far one of the funnest adventures associated with this merit badge. Here are a few examples: | |||
* [[Image:Ussmidway.jpg|thumb]]'''[[USS Midway Museum]]''' - historic floating museum and national landmark, this famous aircraft carrier is docked in San Diego Harbor and regularly hosts overnight scout and family campouts. Many exhibits help visitors explore the development of science and technology in the military during the 20th Century. Explore aviation, citizenship and engineering activities onboard. Sleep overnight in the crew bunks onboard the ship! | |||
== Virtual Field Trip == | == Virtual Field Trip == | ||
No more than One of the two field trips may be a virtual tour : | |||
* <font color=blue> Req #2d: "Choose a national monument that interests you. Using books, brochures, the Internet (with your parent's permission), and other resources, find out more about the monument. Tell your counselor what you learned, and explain why the monument is important to this country's citizens."</font> | |||
= F. Extra Credit = | = F. Extra Credit = | ||
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# '''[[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. | # '''[[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]]. | # '''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]]. | ||
== Field Trip Service Project == | |||
Whether camping in the National Forest or touring a Federal Facility - call ahead and ask for suggestions of a service project that your patrol can complete during your your. You may even get some really cool ideas for an Eagle Service Project for the future! | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
