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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. | ||
# '''Req #1: [[First Aid Merit Badge Activity Planner|First Aid Merit Badge]]''' is required. | |||
== News Flash == | == News Flash == | ||
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* '''[[Scout Service From Home| 19 Scout Service Projects for Covid-19]]''' - Emergency Service that both older and younger scouts can do while participating in "Shelter in Place" in their communities. | * '''[[Scout Service From Home| 19 Scout Service Projects for Covid-19]]''' - Emergency Service that both older and younger scouts can do while participating in "Shelter in Place" in their communities. | ||
== | = C. Homework / Prerequisites = | ||
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 | Assign one or more requirements that the scout can do at home, perhaps as a family activity. | ||
* Required Reading: | |||
** [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio Radio @ Simple-Wikipedia]: Get the basics quickly. | |||
=D. Study Hall Patrol Night = | |||
[[Image:Boys Life Amateur Radio Station.jpg|right]] | |||
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 Session == | |||
Discuss with your MBC the following : | |||
== Discussion Resources:== | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APdi0thkDrA Youtube NOAA Weather Alert Broadcast] - Severe Thunderstorm alert. | |||
= | =E. Field Trip = | ||
A related field trip with the MBC will be a great time to do the second half of this merit badge activity: | |||
= F. Extra Credit = | |||
[[ | While none of these are actual requirements for this merit badge - they are terrific opportunities to show [[Scout Spirit]], [[Do A Good Turn Daily]] and to have FUN! | ||
# '''[[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]]. | ||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
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* [[Safety Merit Badge Activity Planner|Safety]] | * [[Safety Merit Badge Activity Planner|Safety]] | ||
* [[Lifesaving Merit Badge Activity Planner|Lifesaving]] | * [[Lifesaving Merit Badge Activity Planner|Lifesaving]] | ||
* [[Radio Merit Badge Activity Planner|Radio]] | |||
[[Category:Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge]] | [[Category:Emergency Preparedness Merit Badge]] | ||
