Personal Management*

This is one of those wonderful merit badges that all Boy Scouts must do as it is required for their Eagle. This is a great way to teach young men how to manage their time, money and resources. 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 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:

Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? by Richard J. Maybury (Bluestocking Press, 2000; ISBN 0942617312)*

Audio/Visual:

Standard Deviants Learn Personal Finance or PBS link or rent from netflix or family pass
Standard Deviants No-Brainer on Personal Finance Module 1 (Money Basics) and 2 (Saving Strategies)

Web pages:

Helaman's Academy unit on economics
web page on Economics
I Want a Credit Card or Do I?
Check writing and accounts
Practical Money lesson plans for teens (can find links to other ages as well)
Currency Converter
History of Money from pbs.org
USMint site for kids
US Treasury on Currency
Money from Nuttin' but kids.com (geared toward pre-3rd)
Inflation conversion from 1665 to 2014 from Oregon State

Kray June 2004

Last updated: April, 2008

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