Programming merit badge
Earning the Programming merit badge will take you “behind the screen” for a look at the complex codes that make digital devices useful and fun. Without programs, today’s high-tech gadgets would be little more than empty shells. But given clear instructions, digital devices can do amazing things and perform operations that would have seemed like magic to people in the past.
By the time you fulfill the requirements for the Programming merit badge, you will be able to work a little of that “magic” yourself. And you might find yourself joining the legions of young programmers who create so much innovative software. Whatever the need, somebody somewhere has written a program to answer it. You could become that somebody. Happy programming!
GET STARTED PROGRAMMING
Get help with Requirement 5! Select a programming language for sample programs, resources, tips, videos and more. Use the dropdown menu to filter languages by industry.
MERIT BADGE REQUIREMENTS
Visit https://www.scouting.org/merit-badges/programming/ for the latest Programming Merit Badge requirements
programming = most underrated super power there is
I don’t think this is relevant
Need help for 4c the part that reads why it is important to respect the terms of use of each.
We need help for 4c why it is important to respect the terms of use of each.
Where can I find info on intellectual property?
Coding best way to communicate
I AM BIG SMART
no one asked
I love HTML and Javascrpit
YES
I need help to download python
You can if you are on a PC use Mu editor
HTML, css, svg, and several others are “declarative” languages that describe something static. Programs make decisions, they loop through lists and act on their contents.
I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the visual programming languages on the list here, though I wouldn’t want more than one of the three projects to be in one. I think they’re great for separating concepts from the underlying language’s syntax. You can then teach them independently.
Didn’t the requirements change slightly in 2017? The list on this page still reflects the original 2013 requirements. Please update.
You should include Swift.
HTML???
SQL?
Where’s HTML? Why does this badge content teach CSS but NOT HTML? In my personal opinion, I beleive HTML should also be taught in this merit badge.
SQL is a query language, not a programming language
HTML is a markup language, not a programming language
do you know whats for dinner 😉
beans
my dog
meat, cheese, bread, dip, grilled veggies
why is css not on the list for the GET STARTED PROGRAMMING list?
CSS is a markup language, therefore it’s not a legitimate programming language.
i am a cool dude
good for you
beef its whats for dinner
Entertainment = Gaming
This is true.
Anyone know of good, online resources for completing the “History” and “Intellectual Property” requirements of the programming merit badge?
I second the question about the gaming industry. My son wants to be a gaming programmer and that industry is missing in the dropdown choices.
Why is there no gaming industry in the drop down menu?
It doesn’t show me a list of programming programs to use like the video said.
Gaming industry would fall under Entertainment
Good post, I just can’t understand why HTML5 isn’t on the list?
HTML5 is not considered a programming language. It is considered a formatting language.
JavaScript is the programming language used with HTML5
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Is it me you’re looking for?
If the BSA discourages the use of Merit Badge Worksheets, why is there a link to a third party merit badge worksheet on this blog?
BSA does allow the use of Merit Badge worksheets as a tool for helping Scouts to organize their work on merit badges, and a way to document written requirements. They don’t substitute for a conversation or discussion with the counselor, of course.
agree with jross233
I believe that this merit badge will give scouts a look into the world of STEM. ScienceTechnologyEngineeringMathmatics is taking over. If one person learns one little code, it may give the understanding of a new language and era.
Awesome!