Requirement
5. Read about the world around you from two sources
Required
Books, magazines, newspapers, the internet (with your parent or guardian's permission), field manuals and the like. Discuss what you learned with your counselor.
Notes and warnings
Note. The internet counts as a source only with your parent or guardian's permission.
Where this step comes from
- Reading Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 5