- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Budding Entrepreneur badge requirements.
- Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Business Jumpstart badge requirements.
Items Needed:
- Poster board or large paper (for each scout)
- Drawing materials (markers, crayons, colored pencils, etc.)
- A product idea or completed prototype
Instructions (Estimated Total Time:15–20 minutes):
- Plan the Poster (3–4 minutes)
- Scouts think about what their product does and what they want to show.
- They can sketch or list a few key things to include.
- Create the Poster (12–15 minutes)
- Scouts draw a big, colorful poster that shows how their product works.
- They include details like parts, labels, and who the product is for.
Tips & Tricks for Great Ad Posters
- Use a big, bold title that grabs attention
- Add a short sentence or headline that makes your product sound exciting
- Include a drawing or diagram and label any special parts or features
- Think about your audience: Who is this for? What problem does it solve?
- Use bright colors, neat writing, and fun extras like stars, speech bubbles, or price tags
- Make sure your poster helps others understand what your idea is and why it matters
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