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Meeting One Outline

Full instructions for each activity are found on the connected links.

Explore Five Book Types – Scouts look at five different books and notice how each one is made and held together.

Dissect an Old Book – Scouts take apart an old book to learn how it was made and identify its parts.

Book Help Brainstorm – Scouts brainstorm book ideas that could solve a problem, help others, or inspire change.

Simple Accordion Junk Journal – Scouts create a handmade accordion-style journal using recycled materials.

If you have extra time: Scouts can show off their creations or add more decorations until it’s time to go home.

Total Time Expected*: 90 minutes

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Meeting Two Outline

Full instructions for each activity are found on the connected links.

Useful Book Gift – Scouts make a book that helps someone stay organized and feels special to receive.

Quick Fire Book Improvement – Scouts reflect on a book they made and share ideas to improve, customize, or expand it.

Book Gift Show and Tell – Scouts present their finished book gift and share why it’s helpful, special, or inspiring.

If you have extra time: Scouts can add more decorations to their book gift until it’s time to go home.

Total Time Expected*: 90 minutes

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General Notes

*Time Expected*

• The time estimates provided by The Badge Archive are based on the writer’s personal experience and are meant as a guideline.
• Troops may take more or less time depending on their scouts’ abilities and interests. Plan your meetings accordingly to suit your troop’s unique needs.

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