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As with many Merit Badges, there is some work that must be done outside of class. I

recommend that you do the work before the class so that we can discuss what you have done and found

out.

Please read the Merit Badge Pamphlet before class.

The use of worksheet at Ahttp://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/american-heritage.pdf is not a

requirement although many Scouts have found the worksheet to be helpful.

Here are some comments/thoughts about the specific requirements for this Merit Badge:

 Req. 1 – read ALL of the Declaration of Independence not just the Preamble. 

 Req. 2 – Pick 2 of the 4 options. 2 of the 4 choices involve interviews. Interviews can be

done in person or via phone. A Zoom call (with your parent’s permission) works very well

for an interview. 

 Req. 3 – You must do all 3. # 3c can also involve an interview. One (or more) of your

grandparents would be an excellent choice to interview as part of this requirement.

 Req. 4 – Pick 2 of the 5 options. If you choose to do #4b, I would prefer that you to limit

your research to something that happened in Fairfax County.

 Req. 5 – Pick 1 of the 3 options. If you choose to do #5a – there is a list of approved movies

on page 47 of the Merit Badge Pamphlet. Check with your parents.

 Req. 6 – The information for this is covered in the Merit Badge Pamphlet.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at eaglescout.roy@cox.net

Please share this email with your parents. Parents, if this email came to your email address,

please share with your Scout.

Yours in Scouting,

Mr.De Lauder

American Heritage Merit Badge Counselor