Here’s a word problem to ponder: How can one homework assignment count twice?
Easy. By getting credit for that work at school and in Scouts.
Turns out several merit badge requirements align perfectly with schoolwork. And there’s no BSA rule against going for double credit. (Same goes for service projects done at school. The Guide to Advancement says that “counting service hours for school or elsewhere in the community and also for advancement is not considered double counting since the hours are counted only once for advancement purposes.”)
Makes that 10-page essay seem a little more palatable, huh?
Now that school is back in session, let’s look at the top 5 merit badge Scouts can earn while completing homework, group projects or other school assignments.
