Requirement 4 (C)
Requirement
Share what you have learned with your counselor.
Identify What You Want to Share and Why It Matters
Step 1
What community issue did you choose?
Road safety, parks, water quality, homelessness, etc…
Step 2
Why is it important to the people in your community?
How does it affect families, students, or neighborhoods?
Step 3
Which level of government did you discover is connected to the issue you identified?
City or county?
State?
Federal?
Step 4
Which branch of government is involved?
Legislative: Makes laws about it?
Executive: runs programs or departments related to it?
Judicial: decides legal questions about it?
Step 5
What did your research reveal about how your local government addresses issues in your community?
Helpful Tips in Note Taking
Use your notes from requirements (a) and (b) to organize and finalize your discussion points for your counselor.
Preparation Questions for Counselor Discussion
Here is a list of questions to help strengthen your confidence as you prepare for your discussion with your counselor.
Understanding the issue:
- How did you learn more about it—what sources or people did you use?
- What part of the issue did you find most challenging to understand?
Community Impact:
- Are there community groups or nonprofits working on this issue as well?
- How does this issue affect different groups of people in your area?
Government Roles and Responsibilities:
- What government department, agency, or office works on this issue?
- Did you find any programs, services, or laws related to the issue?
Your Reflection:
- How has learning about this issue changed your understanding of your community?
- What is one thing you think other Scouts should know about this topic?
Looking Ahead:
- What do you think your community might need in the future to address this issue?
- If you could talk with someone else who works on this issue (government or community leader), what would you want to learn next?
Now that you’ve discussed a local issue in your community,
let’s explore a film that shows how the actions of its characters create positive impacts on their communities.
