Citizenship in the Nation MB -- Second Assignment

The next Citizenship in the Nation MB Class will be held on Monday, February 11th at 12:30 p.m. at the Scout House.  Arrive on time and be prepared.

 

Req 2.d.  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.

 

 

Req 4.a.  Discuss the following documents with your counselor. Tell your counselor how you feel life in the United States might be different without each one. Older boys should read the Declaration of Independence.  Everyone should be familiar with it.

1. Declaration of Independence

 

 

Req 7.  Name the three branches of our federal government and explain to your counselor their functions. Explain how citizens are involved in each branch. For each branch of government, explain the importance of the system of checks and balances.

Citizenship in the Nation MB

Citizenship in the Nation MB Status:

Numbers listed are for requirements that have been completed.

Alex -- complete

Ben B.-- complete

Ben D. -- complete

Brandon--complete

Chandler--complete

Chris--complete

Colt -- complete

Forrest--complete

Hunter -- complete

Indy -- complete

Jake -- complete

Jim -- complete

Kevin--complete

Michael R.-- complete

Owen--complete

Shane--complete

 

 

Brian--3, 4b,c 5, 6, 8

Jake-- 1, 2 a, 3, 4a, b, c, 5, 6, 8

 

 

 

Next Round of Rank and Badges

The following boys have earned the rank, badges, and awards listed.  They will be presented at the next Court of Honor

Alex--Scout; Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine

Ben B.--First Class; Recruiter; Geology, Climbing, Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Art, Veterinary Medicine

Ben D.-- Computers, Disabilities Awareness

Bobby--Geology, American Cultures, Disabilities Awareness, Reptile and Amphibians, Veterinary Medicine

Brandon--Disabilities Awareness, Veterinary Medicine

Brian--Disabilities Awareness

Chandler--First Class; Geology, Space Exploration, Sports, Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine, Auto Mechanics

Chris--First Class; Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine

Colt--First Class; Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Veterinary Medicine

Dylan--First Class; Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Medicine, First Aid, Computers, Veterinary Medicine

Forrest--Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation

Hunter--Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Veterinary Medicine

Indy--Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Veterinary Medicine

Jake--Disabilities Awareness

Jim--Geology, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine

Kevin--Geology; Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation

Kyle--Disabilities Awareness, Veterinary Medicine

Michael B.--

Michael R.--Citizenship in the Community, Geology, Disabilities Awareness, Climbing, Citizenship in the Nation, Stamp Collecting, Veterinary Medicine

Owen--Climbing, Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine

Shane--Disabilities Awareness, Citizenship in the Nation, Veterinary Medicine

Torrin-- Personal Fitness, Veterinary Medicine

Citizenship in the Nation -- First Assignment

I know not everyone who will be taking the Citizenship in the Nation MB class has the merit badge booklet yet.  Therefore, I am assigning two requirements that do not require the booklet for the first class on Monday, January 27th at 12:30 sharp.  YOU MUST ARRIVE ON TIME AND BRING YOUR ASSIGNMENT.

 

Please be sure to do the news assignment.  You should start right away.  Be sure to jot down some notes about the news stories and pick one in particular that affects you and your family.  Be prepared to share these in a small group.

 

Be sure to bring a copy of your letter or e-mail too.

 

 

Req 3.  Watch the national evening news five days in a row OR read the front page of a major daily newspaper five days in a row. Discuss the national issues you learned about with your counselor. Choose one of the issues and explain how it affects you and your family.

 

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. Please note:  You may use an e-mail letter, but make a copy of it to show me.