Guides

 

Communicator

 

Do five of these clauses. If you complete another five clauses you may have a second badge.

 

1. Think of two things you enjoy at Guides. Describe them using two different methods of communication, eg a foreign language, Morse code, cartoon, signing, mime, Braille, email, text messaging.

2. Show how messages are communicated differently by two different types of media, eg TV, radio, magazines. You could do this by devising an advert for one product using two different media.

3. Do both a and b.
a) Collect as many company or organisation logos as possible and use them to run a game for your Patrol. Are organisations recognisable just by their logo? Do the logos portray the meaning of the organisations?
b) Design a logo for your unit or District.

4. For a week, keep a diary of how many times you use electronic communication and personal communication. Explain which you use more, and why. Do you think this is good or bad? List three advantages of each type.

5. Do either a or b.
a) Visit a newspaper or a radio, amateur radio or TV station, and tell the other members of your unit all about it.
b) Take part in World Thinking Day on the Air or on the Internet.

6. Play at least three different computer games and write a brief review of each one. Include comments on the objective of the game, skills required, quality of the graphics, interest level and educational value. Explain whether the games are more suited to a male or female audience, and why.

7. There are various ways that you can communicate in writing: sending a card or letter by post; email; filling in a form or an information sheet. Explain which would be the best way to communicate this information:
• Arrangements for a Patrol meeting at one of your houses.
• World Thinking Day greetings to friends abroad.
• Thanking a speaker or guest at a unit meeting.
• Details of a forthcoming camp or holiday.
Produce examples of at least two of these.

8. Do both a and b.
a) Be able to describe the problems that a person with a hearing or sight impairment might encounter in everyday life when trying to communicate.
b) Do one of the following:
• Using sign language, show that you can introduce yourself to a deaf person and tell that person something about yourself and your home.
• Be able to sign a simple story, poem or song.
• Make a collage or sculpture which will feel interesting to a blind or partially sighted person.
• Be able to guide a blind or partially sighted person around a route, having chosen appropriate strategies to overcome any problems.

9. Prepare and deliver a presentation on your favourite hobby. Think about using PowerPoint, OHPs etc to illustrate your talk. The best talks have a good introduction to captivate the audience, and also an interesting ending. Think about how many people you will be talking to.

10. Make up a secret code and use it to run a game for your Patrol or unit.

11. Produce a newsletter, leaflet or poster all about your Patrol or unit, which could be used in a recruitment campaign.

12. Take a series of photos that tell a story and present them in an interesting way.

13. Do either a or b.
a) Compile a list of Internet sites that could help another Guide with a Go For It! or an interest badge.
b) Design a poster for someone younger, with safety guidelines for using the Internet.