Question

1. prepare a written project plan demonstrating the steps below, including the desired outcome. this is a project on paper, not a real - life project. examples could include planning a camping trip, developing a community service project or a school or religious event, or creating an annual patrol plan with additional activities not already included in the troop annual plan.

discuss your completed project plan with your merit badge counselor.

a. define the project. what is your goal?
the project is to organize a neighborhood clean up. the goal is to clean up the trash around the lake. we need at least 15 participates in the clean up efforts.

b. develop a timeline for your project that shows the steps you must take from beginning to completion.

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Explanation:

Part b: Develop a timeline for the project (Neighborhood Lake Clean - Up)

Step 1: Week 1 - Planning and Promotion

• Explanation: First, finalize the project details (like supplies needed: trash bags, gloves) and create a promotion plan (e.g., post flyers, use social media to invite neighbors).
• Tasks:
• List required supplies (trash bags, gloves, grabbers).
• Design and print 50 flyers for neighborhood posting.
• Create a social media post (Facebook, Nextdoor) inviting participation.

Step 2: Week 2 - Finalize Participants and Logistics

• Explanation: Track responses from promotion, assign roles (e.g., team leaders, supply managers), and confirm the clean - up location details.
• Tasks:
• Follow up with interested participants (via calls/texts) to get a final count.
• Assign roles: 3 team leaders (to manage groups), 1 supply manager (to organize equipment).
• Confirm the exact clean - up area around the lake (mark zones if needed).

Step 3: Week 3 - Execute the Clean - Up

• Explanation: Conduct the actual lake clean - up event, ensuring all participants are safe and tasks are carried out.
• Tasks:
• Meet at the lake at 9:00 AM, distribute supplies.
• Divide into groups (based on zones) and start cleaning.
• Take safety breaks every 45 minutes, provide water/snacks.

Step 4: Week 4 - Wrap - Up and Feedback

• Explanation: Collect and dispose of the trash, then get feedback from participants to improve future projects.
• Tasks:
• Gather all trash bags, sort recyclables (if possible), and dispose of waste properly.
• Send a survey to participants (via email/Google Forms) asking for feedback on the event (organization, supplies, timing).
• Compile feedback and write a short report on the project's success (e.g., amount of trash collected, participant satisfaction).

Answer:

Week	Phase	Tasks
2	Finalize Participants and Logistics	- Follow up with interested participants (via calls/texts) to get a final count. <br> - Assign roles: 3 team leaders (to manage groups), 1 supply manager (to organize equipment). <br> - Confirm the exact clean - up area around the lake (mark zones if needed).
3	Execute the Clean - Up	- Meet at the lake at 9:00 AM, distribute supplies. <br> - Divide into groups (based on zones) and start cleaning. <br> - Take safety breaks every 45 minutes, provide water/snacks.
4	Wrap - Up and Feedback	- Gather all trash bags, sort recyclables (if possible), and dispose of waste properly. <br> - Send a survey to participants (via email/Google Forms) asking for feedback on the event (organization, supplies, timing). <br> - Compile feedback and write a short report on the project's success (e.g., amount of trash collected, participant satisfaction).