 Communicating
Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or
academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in
their community, or working with an adult.
Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
- Tell a story or relate an incident to a group of people, such as your
family, den, or members of your class.
- Write a letter to a friend or relative.
- Make a poster about something that interests you. Explain the poster to
your den.
Academics Pin
Earn the Communicating belt loop, and complete five of the following
requirements:
- Write an original poem or story.
- Keep a journal of daily activities for at least seven days.
- Listen to a news story on television or the radio. Discuss the information
with an adult.
- Go to the library. Use the card catalog or computer reference system to
find a book, and then check it out.
- Read a book that has been approved by your parent or teacher. Discuss the
book with an adult.
- With a friend, develop a skit. Perform it at a Scout meeting, family
meeting, or school event.
- Learn the alphabet in sign language. Learn how to sign 10 words.
- With an adult, use the Internet to search for information on a topic of
interest to you.
- Watch three television commercials and discuss the information in them
with your parent or den leader.
- Read the directions for a new game. Explain to a family member or friend
how to play it.
- Learn about "reading" materials for people who have poor vision
or who are blind.
- While traveling, make a list of road signs, animals, or license plates
that you see.
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