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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. | ||
Reg #6 & #7 are two major research projects that the scout can start by himself but may need to consult with their family members for assistance. | Reg #6 & #7 are two major research projects that the scout can start by himself but may need to consult with their family members for assistance. | ||
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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. | 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 == | |||
* '''Req #1: What is Genealogy?''' - Explain to your counselor what the words genealogy, ancestor, and descendant mean. | * '''Req #1: What is Genealogy?''' - Explain to your counselor what the words genealogy, ancestor, and descendant mean. | ||
* '''Req #8:''' Do the following: | * '''Req #8:''' Do the following: | ||
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** Explain how photography (including microfilming) has influenced 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. | * '''Req #9: Discuss what you have learned''' - about your family and your family members through your genealogical research. | ||
== Pre-Open Gathering Activity == | |||
A gathering activity before the official meeting start is a great way to set a fun theme for the meeting. | |||
* Online Family Name Indexing Demonstration (See extra credit below) | |||
* Scout's Exhibit on their famous ancestors. | |||
=E. Field Trip : F.H.C. Tour = | =E. Field Trip : F.H.C. Tour = | ||
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== Indexing Service Project == | == Indexing Service Project == | ||
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/indexing/ FamilySearch WebIndexing]''' - Indexing Makes Records Searchable Online. When you index you help connect families by typing up historical documents so they can be published online. One Example is taking old national census records and typing them into a giant online digital database. This will help many other families to more easily find their ancestors. | * '''[https://www.familysearch.org/indexing/ FamilySearch WebIndexing]''' - Indexing Makes Records Searchable Online. When you index you help connect families by typing up historical documents so they can be published online. One Example is taking old national census records and typing them into a giant online digital database. This will help many other families to more easily find their ancestors. | ||
This service project will help you get very familiar with the Genealogy Merit Badge. Many young people love this project as it helps them get very familiar with computers, modern technology and cracking the mysteries of history. | |||
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"Your help is needed! Indexing is convenient and vital to making the world’s records searchable online." | |||
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FamilySearch Indexing is a volunteer project established and run by FamilySearch, a genealogy organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The project aims to create searchable digital indexes of scanned images of historical documents that are relevant to genealogy. First Launched in 2006. | |||
* '''[https://www.familysearch.org/indexing/help#/indexer Family Name Indexing]''' - Getted Started Tutorial. | |||
== Online History Projects == | == Online History Projects == | ||
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== Famous Genealogical Museums == | == Famous Genealogical Museums == | ||
* [https://www.familytreemagazine.com/premium/genealogy-heritage-centers/ 13 Top Genealogy Heritage Centers] | * [https://www.familytreemagazine.com/premium/genealogy-heritage-centers/ 13 Top Genealogy Heritage Centers] | ||
* [https://www.okhistory.org/research/genealogy Oklahoma Historical Society] - The Research Center offers a research service for patrons seeking genealogical and historical information. | * [https://www.okhistory.org/research/genealogy Oklahoma Historical Society] - The Research Center offers a research service for patrons seeking genealogical and historical information. | ||
==Scout Stories == | |||
# True Stories from the ''Roadkill Patrol'': <font color=lime>One time the patrol did Family History night at the local genealogy center and we promised to help each scout to find great stories about their ancestors. Turned into the biggest parent attended event ever. They were extra curious too, and wanted to stay longer, but our time ran out.</font> | |||
== Related Merit Badges == | == Related Merit Badges == | ||
Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | Sometimes it is easier by doing two or more merit badges together as a joint activity: | ||
* [[Family Life Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | * [[Family Life Merit Badge Activity Planner|Family Life]] | ||
* [[Photography Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | * [[Photography Merit Badge Activity Planner|Photography]] | ||
* [[Digital Technology Merit Badge Activity Planner]] | * [[Digital Technology Merit Badge Activity Planner|Digital Technology]] | ||
* [[American Heritage Merit Badge Activity Planner|American Heritage]] - See Req #3c : Research your family heritage. | |||
=== [[Duty to God]] === | === [[Duty to God]] === | ||
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* '''[https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/merit-badge-clinic-climb-the-family-tree/ Genealogy for MBC]''' - Tips for teaching scouts about Genealogy. | * '''[https://scoutingmagazine.org/2010/11/merit-badge-clinic-climb-the-family-tree/ Genealogy for MBC]''' - Tips for teaching scouts about Genealogy. | ||
* '''[https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/09/13/mks-boy-scout-leads-largest-group-of-volunteers-to-level-headstones-at-st-george-cemetery/#.XlccwUqIaUk St. George Boy Scouts Does Cemetery Project]''' - leads largest group of volunteers to level headstones at St. George cemetery. | * '''[https://www.stgeorgeutah.com/news/archive/2019/09/13/mks-boy-scout-leads-largest-group-of-volunteers-to-level-headstones-at-st-george-cemetery/#.XlccwUqIaUk St. George Boy Scouts Does Cemetery Project]''' - leads largest group of volunteers to level headstones at St. George cemetery. | ||
== See Also == | |||
* [https://www.slideserve.com/dexter/genealogy-merit-badge?fbclid=IwAR22N2KiHEZ2U_Syb_1Mlxn7aqbvAfsYIGGNmCrEW1SO3ATOICrdSiOMo44 Genealogy Slide Show presentation] - 2013 by Dexter Haynes. | |||
[[Category: Family Activity]] | [[Category: Family Activity]] | ||
