This clear and concise definition comes from the U.S. Department of Education: “Communication focuses on how people use messages to generate meanings within and across various contexts, cultures, channels, and media. The field of communication promotes the effective and ethical practice of human communication.” 

REQUIREMENTS NOT COVERED: Requirements 4 and 8. 

Requirement 4 - Can be done before class. (Interview someone you know fairly well, like, or respect because of his or her position, talent, career, or life experiences. Listen actively to learn as much as you can about the person. Then prepare and deliver to your counselor an introduction of the person as though this person were to be a guest speaker, and include reasons why the audience would want to hear this person speak. Show how you would call to invite this person to speak.) 

Requirement 8 –A PARTIAL blue card will be given, and your Troop can help you sign off on this requirement when it is complete. (Plan a troop or crew court of honor, campfire program, or an interfaith worship service. Have the patrol leaders' council approve it, then write the script and prepare the program. Serve as master of ceremonies.) 

Send evidence of completion to fshanar@thehealthmuseum.org  

Note to SCOUTS: Get approval from your counselor before attending this course and bring your blue card with you to get signed. Bring a lunch, water and a pen. Wear your Scout A or Scout B uniform. Most importantly, BE PREPARED. 

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If you need assistance please contact Faten Shanar at fshanar@thehealthmuseum.org