Citizenship in the Nation*

This is one of those wonderful merit badges that all Boy Scouts must do as it is required for their Eagle. A great merit badge because they get to study the wonderful nation we live in. Below you will find things that have helped us achieve this merit badge.

With any BSA Merit Badge, please read the specific Merit Badge booklet for requirements and other helps. they are full of wonderful helps, tips and information specific to the Merit Badge. Most libraries carry these books, but please make sure it is has the latest requirements. Please check with U.S. Scouter Service Project or Meritbadge.com for this badges current requirements and don't forget to talk with your counselor before beginning this Merit Badge.

Books:

A More Perfect Union by Betsy and Giulio Maestro (Mulberry, 1987; ISBN 0688101925)*
House Mouse Senate Mouse by Peter W Barnes & Cheryl Shaw Barnes (Scholastic, 1996; ISBN 0439077680)*
The Declaration of Independence; the words that made America illustrated and inscribed by Sam Fink (Scholastic, 2002; ISBN 0439407001)*
The Flag We Love by Ram Munoz Ryan, illustrated by Ralph Masiello (Scholastic, 1996; ISBN 043925292X)*
We the Kids; the Preamble to the Constitution of the US illustrated by David Catrow (Scholastic 2002; ISBN 0439458072)*

Activity Books:

Declaration of Independence (History Speaks series) by Douglas M. Rife, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 1997; ISBN 1573100773)*
Executive Branch of the Government (History Speaks series) by Julia Hargrove, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 2000; ISBN 1573102431)*
Judicial Branch of the Government (History Speaks series) by Julia Hargrove, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 2000; ISBN 157310244X)*
Legislative Branch of the Government (History Speaks series) by Julia Hargrove, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 2000; ISBN 1573102458)*
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution (History Speaks series) by Douglas M. Rife, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 1998; ISBN 157310129X)*
Pledge of Allegiance (History Speaks series) by Douglas M. Rife, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 1998; ISBN 1573101281)*
The Star-Spangled Banner (History Speaks series) by Douglas M. Rife, illustrated by Bron Smith (Teaching & Learning Company, 1998; ISBN 1573101303)*

Websites:

Ben's Guide to the U.S. Government (for Kids) has a teacher and Educators page.
National Center for Constitutional Studies
Primary Source The American Colonist's Library tons of "original documents"
A Short History of the Pledge
U.S. Scouting Service Project info on the flag
The American Legion "Our Flag" page
Katharine Lee Bates "America the Beautiful"
Information on the National Anthem
The USA Page from Canton Public Library a bunch of great links
National Trails US History Award for Scouts
FirstGov The US Governments Official Web page
Index to the Constitution
Institute for American Liberty
Scouter.com dedicated web page for Citizenship in the Nation
The US Constitution on line
Helaman's Academy unit study

Kray: Dec 2003

Last updated: April, 2008

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