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Task · part of 7. Practical application: a project or a lesson, and either needs approval FIRST

7(b). Design a lesson on AI and teach it to a group of Scouts

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An AI-generated age-appropriate explanation, examples from everyday life and the workplace, and an interactive demonstration of how Scouts could use AI for schoolwork, a Scouting activity or rank advancement. Then share the development process and the teaching experience with your counselor.

Warning. THIS ROUTE NEEDS AN AUDIENCE AND A SLOT IN SOMEBODY ELSE'S PROGRAMME. Teaching a lesson to your patrol or a group of Scouts means a patrol that is meeting, a leader who has agreed to give you the time, and an interactive demonstration that works in that room with whatever connection it has. None of that is difficult and all of it takes longer to arrange than to do.

Where this step comes from

  1. Artificial Intelligence Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 7(b)

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