Requirement

9. Symbols, and a symbol of your own

Required Often forgotten

Share 10 examples of symbols used in everyday life. Design your own symbol, share it with your counselor and explain what it means. Then three parts.

Note. Before the three lettered parts come two of their own: 10 everyday symbols shared with your counselor, and a symbol you design, share and explain.

What this is made of

9(a). Ten traffic signs
9(b). A map legend and 10 map symbols
9(c). Ten text symbols or emoticons

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Signs, Signals, and Codes Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-12-31), Requirement 9 · Asks for 10 everyday symbols and a symbol of your own, then "do the following" in three parts.

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