Taken from http://www.nhb.org/articles/beebadge.html

"The requirements for obtaining the badge are:

1) Study a hive of bees. Remove the combs. Find the queen. Figure the amount
of the brood and the number of queen cells. Figure the amount of honey in
the hive.

2) Show the difference among the drones, workers, eggs, larvae, and pupae at
different stages. Tell the differences among honey, wax, pollen and
propolis. Tell how bees make honey. Tell where wax comes from. Explain the
part played in the life of the hive by the queen, the drones, and the
workers.

3) Hive a swarm or divide at least one colony. Explain how a hive is made.

4) Put foundations in sections or frames. Fill supers with frames or
sections. Take off filled supers from the hive. Fix the honey for market.

5) Write in not more than 200 words how and why the honeybee is used in
pollinating farm crops. Name five crops in your area pollinated by
honeybees.

We all need to find opportunities to educate the public about these
beneficial insects - on an individual basis and as you can see, there are
many opportunities for interested beekeepers to become involved with a local
troop in your area. Scouts eligible to earn this badge are typically boys
between the ages of 11 and 18 years. You can contact your local area Boy
Scout Council and let them know that you are interested in helping scouts
earn the Beekeeping Merit Badge. Hopefully, this move will allow many more
boys exposure to the fascinating world of beekeeping.

Letters of support and appreciation for this decision or comments and
suggestions can be sent to John Dalrymple, Director of Advancement, P.O. Box
152079, Irving, Tx. 75015-2079.