News Tracking Log
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Citizenship in the Nation Merit Badge — Requirement 5
Instructions
Watch the national evening news or read the main stories from a national news source for five consecutive days. Record your observations below. After five days, choose one issue to discuss in depth with your counselor.
My News Source
Source name
Type (TV / newspaper / website)
Day 1
Date
| Story / Headline | Key People Involved | Branch of Gov't | My Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 2
Date
| Story / Headline | Key People Involved | Branch of Gov't | My Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 3
Date
| Story / Headline | Key People Involved | Branch of Gov't | My Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 4
Date
| Story / Headline | Key People Involved | Branch of Gov't | My Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
Day 5
Date
| Story / Headline | Key People Involved | Branch of Gov't | My Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|
My Chosen Issue
Issue
How does this issue affect me?
How does this issue affect my family?
How does this issue affect my community?
Counselor Review
Merit Badge Counselor Signature
Date