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Task · part of 8. A report or a speech. Do ONE

8(c). A five-minute prepared speech to your troop

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This may not apply to you. You have not answered "Requirement 8: book, visit or speech?" yet. Answer it and this step will either settle or drop off.

"Why Oceanography Is Important" or "Career Opportunities in Oceanography". Before the speech, show your outline to your counselor for approval.

Warning. The requirement says: "Before making your speech, show your speech outline to your counselor for approval." The speech is to your troop and lasts five minutes.

Where this step comes from

  1. Oceanography Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 8(c) · Requires the speech outline to be shown to your counselor for approval before the speech.

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