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Homelessness Badge

Homelessness is a Junior Badge from the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey Council.

Do five requirements, including the one starred.

# Activities

1. 1. 1. \*Donate small items for families that are homeless.

2. Have someone come in to talk to your troop or group about homelessness. What is it like? How does it feel? What are their lives like?
3. Either take a homelessness quiz or make one up. How did you feel about doing it? What did you learn from it?
4. What is the definition of homelessness? Who are the homeless? How many homeless people are there? Why are there so many people homeless? What are the problems of homeless children? What can be done about the homeless?
5. Discuss and draw your own home, and what makes it special. Think of how it is different compared to a shelter.
6. Find articles on homelessness. Report on it with a group of people, or on your own.
7. If you were a homeless child, how might you feel different? Get with a group of people, and put on a skit, or create a script of one on your own.
8. Make a poster to present to other Girl Scouts on what it is like to be homeless.

# External Links

Earned Awards: Council's Own Earned Awards - Juliette's Closet, Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
Homelessness Junior Badge
Alaska Native Heritage Patch

**Alaska Native Heritage** is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scouts of Sustina Council.

Complete 6 of the following activities OR complete one activity in each of the five Alaska Native culture and the Traditional Foods badges or Try Its.

# Activities

1. Choose one of the following:
• Create an Alaskan map of your area and place on it only cities, towns, rivers,
mountains, etc. with Native names. Use a detailed state or area map as your resource.
• Create an Alaskan map. Place on it the traditional locations of Alaska Native groups.

2. Find out about native foods of Alaska and methods of obtaining, preparing, and serving
them. Learn what plants or animals are/were used for food in your area. These might
include plants, berries, roots, birds, animals or fish. Prepare and serve a recipe.

3. Learn to do an Alaskan Native craft. This might include skin sewing, beadwork, basket
weaving, mask making, ceremonial hats, octopus bag, totem poles, scrimshaw, button
blanket, wood carvings, etc. Work with a consultant or research carefully methods,
materials, and designs, so your product is authentic.

4. Learn about Alaska Native legends. Ask an elder to tell you some of the legends, or visit a
Native cultural center or museum to hear about some of the legends, or read several
legends. Design some illustrations for one or more legends to be used in telling the
legends to younger children.

5. Talk to an Alaskan Native elder, visit a cultural center or museum, or do some reading to
learn about Alaska Native families in the past and present. Find out about roles of different
members of the family, or compare customs and lifestyles of two groups. OR Invite an
Alaskan Native community member to attend your troop meeting and share something
from their heritage, i.e. dance, song, legend, craft, etc.

6. Find out about current issues affecting Alaska Natives. Contact the Alaska Federation of
Natives or native councils or corporations.

7. Learn to say something in an Alaska Native language.

8. Choose an Alaskan Native clan design or totem. Draw your choice and write a brief
explanation of your drawing.
Coast Guard Pride Badge

**Coast Guard Pride** is a Junior Badge from the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast.

GUIDELINES: Complete the starred (\*) activity plus five others that are listed.

## Activities

1) \* Invite a member of the United States Coast Guard to visit your troop and explain what his/her role in the Coast Guard is. Ask him/her to explain some of the differences between the Coast Guard and other branches of the military. Ask him/her some of the places you can be stationed while in the Coast Guard.
2) The Coast Guard is the oldest maritime service. It is a combination of 5 different government agencies that were once independent: The Revenue Cutter Service, the Lighthouse Service, the Steamboat Inspection Service, Bureau of Navigation and the Life-Saving Service. Find out how each of these different services might influence the missions of the Coast Guard today.
3) Tour the Old Coast Guard Station in Virginia Beach, VA. You can also tour some of the exhibits on-line if you cannot tour the actual building. (http://www.oldcoastguardstation.com)
4) Visit a lighthouse in your area and find out about its history. Draw a picture of this lighthouse and write a story about what it would be like to be a lighthouse keeper.
5) Visit a Coast Guard base. Tour a boat, cutter, or aircraft. Learn from the crew of the boat or aircraft what it is like to be stationed at such a unit. Learn about what kind of jobs they might do.
6) Learn about the different boats, cutters and aircraft that the Coast Guard uses. (http://www.uscg.mil/datasheet/)
7) Find out who the only Coast Guardsman to win the Congressional Medal of Honor was, and what it was for and when it was awarded.
8) Explain the difference between an enlisted member and an officer.
9) Choose a cutter currently in service in the Coast Guard. Find out why it is named what it is and when it was commissioned.
10) Find out about some of the famous animals that have served with the US Coast Guard.
## See also

* Air Force Pride Badge

* Navy Pride Badge
* List of Council's Own Junior Badges

## External Links

* Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Patch Programs
* Coast Guard Pride Badge
Elephant Try-It

# Activities

1. Find out about the elephants: Where they live, what they eat, how long they live, and who

is in charge of the herd. Name the physical differences between Asian & African elephants.
2. Elephant walk: Bend forward. Extend your arms and place one hand over the other to form a trunk. Make sure that your
fingers are pointing toward the ground. Move slowly with legs stiff and straight and your trunk swinging from side to side.

3 Make an elephant paper mask and clay model.

4. Do something for the elephants: Contact your local zoo and find out if your troop can do something to help the elephants.

5. Create the perfect habitat for an elephant: Where would it be? What would the habitat contain? Where would the elephant
gets its food and water? Will there be things for the elephant to do?

6. Visit a zoo: What does the elephants’ habitat look like? Is there enough room for the elephants?
Do they have enough water to play in and drink? Do they have enough food? Do they have toys to

play with? What are the elephants doing?
Memory Keepers IP

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The Memory Keepers IP is an interest project from the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Council.

# Skill Builders

1. 1. 1. Create flashcards with the definitions for these important terms (you may want to add pictures). You may have to talk with a scrap booker or research online.

* + - * + - Historian
					- Preservationist
					- Stamps
					- Labeling
					- Picture Dating
					- Archival
					- Adhesive
					- Die Cut
					- Journaling
					- Page Protectors
					- Buffered
					- Vellum
					- Lignin
					- Layouts
					- Scrapbook
					- Writing Tools
					- Acid Free
					- Crop/Cropping
					- Album

2. Have someone that teaches or has expertise in scrap booking to make a presentation to the troop.
3. Discuss with the troop the roles of women in history: Dolly Madison, National Women’s History Month, role in the family to preserve history, etc.
4. Make several greeting cards to practice using the various scrap booking tools, techniques, and supplies.
5. Create a scrap book or album commemorating a troop activity, council event, party, or trip; use the knowledge gained from the presentation, flashcards, and/or online search.
# Technology

1. 1. 1. Compare ways families of yesteryear preserved their history to today’s family’s methods of preserving the family history. Talk with family members, local historians, or do an online search.

2. Identify and explain how to use various tools used in scrapbooking today. i.e. ruler, scissors, paper trimmer, die cutter, stamp, corner rounder, paper punch, templates, etc.
3. Do an online search and find several websites on scrapbooking: find ideas for layouts, instructions in a new technique, free components to save and print – clip art, borders, frames, and also research which products are available online or in stores where products may be purchased.
4. Find someone who can explain and demonstrate a Cricut, Wishblade, or other electronic personal media cutting machine.
# Service Projects

1. 1. 1. 1. Work with a younger troop to familiarize them with the basic terms associated with scrapbooking. You may use the flashcards made in I A.

2. Attend a younger troop event. Assist the troop in taking photos and creating a scrapbook page for their scrapbook.
# Career Exploration

1. 1. 1. Identify two or more careers that require preservation of history through documentation and explain the types of documentation required.

2. Explore home based businesses in scrapbooking.
3. Visit a scrapbook store and interview the proprietor. Investigate the different types of skills necessary to own, operate, and/or work in a scrapbook business.
# See also

Making Memories IP
Scrapbooking IP
Scrapping and Stamping IP
List of Council's Own Interest Projects

# External Links

Patches Unique to the Kentuckiana Council
Resource Sheet
Archery IP (Susitna)

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The Archery IP is an interest project from the Girl Scouts Susitna Council.

Directions: Complete all of the requirements.

# Requirements

1. 1. Know archery safety rules, such as,the:

proper equipment to have, and how to inspect your equipment before using it. Know how to
warn other archers that you are behind a target, and what "all clear" means.
Know the safety zone.

1. 1. Learn about the different kinds of bows. Know what "draw weight" means. Learn how a

bow's length can determine arrow speed and accuracy. Learn how to care for a bow.
1. 1. Learn how to care for a bowstring.
	2. Learn the different types of arrows and the kind of shooting for which they are used. Learn

how to match arrows to a bow. Learn how to care for arrows.
1. 1. Learn how to make and repair arrows.
	2. Learn proper shooting techniques. Know how the "point of aim" affects the trajectory.
	3. Be able to shoot a round at a target,
	4. Know what the following terms mean:

* + - * + - anchor point
					- arrowhead
					- arrow rest
					- bow square
					- butt
					- cast
					- cock feather
					- draw
					- handle
					- head
					- holding
					- kisser button
					- nicking point
					- point blank
					- point of aim
					- recurve bow
					- release
					- shaft
					- torque
					- trajectory
					- vane

# See also

List of Council's Own Interest Projects
Archery IP
Archery Skills IP
In Tune with MP3s

The In Tune with MP3s IP is an interest project from the Girl Scouts of Colorado Council. It is part of the Girls Go Tech Interest Project Patches Series.

Note: The following council earned recognition will be LIMITED EDITION and will be available until existing inventory is exhausted and then discontinued.

In order to earn this Interest Project:

* + - Do the one REQUIRED activity
		- Do ONE activity of your choice from each of the THREE categories (LEARN, DO, SHARE)
		- Design and do ONE activity of YOUR OWN
		- Create a short REFLECTION after you've completed all of the activities

# Required

How do MP3 players work? Research and explain the music digitalization technology and storage. (Resource: www.howstuffworks.com/mp3-player.htm)

# Learn

1. 1. 1. Download two different types of media (e.g. \*.wav, \*.mp3, \*.jpg) Describe the differences between the different types of media. Suggested sites for downloading:

* + - * + - http://www.emusic.com
					- http://www.musicmatch.com
					- http://www.apple.com/itunes (for use with itunes software)

2. How do online music sites protect themselves from hackers? What are the copyrights laws? What are the requirements to download? Is it possible to get a virus from downloading?
3. Music has been distributed in many different ways. Create a Music History timeline by put the following in order of when they were developed and sold:
* + - * + - Transistor Radios
					- 8 tracks
					- LP Records
					- Cassettes
					- Walkmans
					- Compact Discs
					- Digital Video Discs
					- IPODs/MP3s

# Do

1. 1. 1. Pick two or three devices and fill in the chart below. Device suggestion:

* + - * + - Apple iPod
					- Dell DJ Ditty
					- Sandisk MP3 player

2. How do you fix the following problems on a MP3 Player?
* + - * + - The player does not turn on after being dropped?
					- A continuous loop of the same song?
					- Correct an out of sync condition between the computer and the player?
					- Reconcile the master library when the computer holding the master library crashes?
					- After the warranty period, what do you do if the display screen cracks?

3. How would you accessorize an MP3? Look into the accessories available and the secondary market. Learn what attachments are available for radios and alarm clocks.
# Share

1. 1. 1. Create a how to guide to new MP3 users, including music download websites and require.

2. What’s next? Think of other uses for this technology. Draw what it would look like and list the uses? No idea is too crazy, BE CREATIVE!
3. Interview a MP3 technology expert and share the results with your troop or leader.

# External Links

Council Own Earned Recognitions - Girl Scouts of Colorado
In Tune with MP3s IP
Digital Photographer Badge

**The Digital Photographer badge** is part of the “It's Your World - Change It!” badge set introduced in 2011 from the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County.

It replaces the retired Camera Shots badge.

## Activities

Find out how to capture a winning photo with your digital device, whether you're using a phone, tablet, laptop, or digital camera.

1. Learn about digital cameras from an expert
2. Take tons of photographs!
3. Edit three photos
4. Make a digital photo project
5. Share your photos

When you've earned this badge, you'll know how to use a digital camera to create one-of-a-kind photos.
Native American Lore Badge

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Native American Lore is a Junior Badge from the Girl Scouts of Black Diamond Council.

Girls will learn about traditions and customs of Native Americans. Girls will learn about Native American tribes from their area, explore evidence of Native Americans, such as mounds and arrowheads, and learn about Native American dwellings. Girls will play traditional Native American games that child once played and create their own Native American toys. It is a wonderful opportunity for girls to learn and celebrate the rich history and tradition of Native Americans.

# Status

This badge is retired.

To earn the Native American Lore Award, Junior Girl Scouts must complete five activities, including the starred activities.

# Activities

1. 1. 1. \*Find out information about the Native American tribe of your choice, learn about their customs and religious beliefs, find out what part of the country they lived in and about their leadership and how they were chosen.

2. Learn about Native American cooking. Learn how food was preserved, what methods of cooking were used, and what type of cooking utensils were used.
3. Learn a Native American dance and show it to a group of Girl Scouts.

1. Learn Native American sign language for your selected tribe and be able to carry on a short conversation with another person.
2. Find out how a Native American was named and give yourself a name. Use that name for one week. You must be able to give your leader the reason you think the name is right for you. Make a pictograph of your name.
3. Find out about Native American picture writing. Make up a story or use a story of events that happened to you at a camp and make a pictograph depicting your story and share it with a group of Girl Scouts.
4. Learn something about the Native American languages. There are fifty-eight major languages and we have taken many words from the Indian vocabulary and made them a part of our American language. Find out some of the Indian words we use today. Also, find out some of the towns and cities that use Indian names. Find out if there is anything in your town with an Indian name, word, or phrase.
5. Learn a Native American song and teach it to a friend or sing it to a group of Girl Scouts.
6. Learn about clothing Native Americans wore and make an article of clothing or jewelry like that worn by your favorite tribe. Tell the members of your troop about what you have made.
Ocean Discovery Try-It

**Ocean Discovery** is a Brownie Try-It from the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey Council.

Do four of the following activities to complete this Brownie Try-It.

# Activities

1. Choose at least two marine animals (i.e. penguins, sharks, whales, etc.). Find out a few fun facts about each. For example, find out what they eat, how much they eat in a day, their scientific names, where you can find them, or what a group of the animal is called (Ex. A group of birds is called a flock.).
2. Take a trip to your local library and read an informational book about any marine animal.
3. Many marine mammals, such as whales, sea lions, and dolphins, perform in shows at aquariums and theme parks all over the world. Find out how captive animals are trained. What kinds of tools and techniques are used to teach behaviors to animals?
4. Make a list of the marine animals that have been classified as endangered species. Make a drawing of each animal or include a picture of each. In what ways can you help endangered species?
5. Visit an aquarium to enhance your knowledge of marine animals.
6. Participate in a project that will benefit marine or coastal environments (i.e. Make a flyer or pamphlet based on what you have learned about endangered animals, and tell the ways in which others can help and protect wildlife and their homes; Take part in a dune grass planting).

# See also

Aquaculture Try-It
Oceanography Try-It
Saltwater Try-It
List of Council's Own Brownie Try-Its

# External Links

Earned Awards: Council's Own Earned Awards - Juliette's Closet, Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
Ocean Discovery Try-It
It's a Family Thing

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It's a Family Thing is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Council.

Objective: Girls develop a strong sense of self by researching their family’s history and traditions and sharing what they learn with the rest of the troop. This patch was designed to encourage parental participation in helping with the activities of the Girl Scout troop.

Guidelines: The girl and her family must complete each requirement prior to placing the order for patches.

1. 1. 1. Have at least one family member (other than the girl) register as a Girl Scout.

2. Have a member of the family support the troop in one of the following ways:
* + - * + - Assist with a service project.
					- Assist with the Fall Product or Cookie Sale Activities.
					- Serve on the Leadership Team in one of the following ways:

 \* Calling Parents
 \* Arranging transportation for a troop trip
 \* Serving as troop treasurer

* + - * + - * + - Share a special skill or talent with the troop.
								- Select a girl award and help the troop earn it.
								- Plan a family outing for the troop.

3. Prepare a family tree tracking three generations. Include career information, such as homemaker, farmer, doctor, secretary, etc. and location each person lived or was born. Share with the troop.
4. Find the oldest thing in your house and share its history, if possible, with the troop.
5. Spend three hours learning what your parent(s)/guardian(s) liked to do at your age. Include pictures from albums or similar items.
6. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) help the girl create a scrapbook of her life.

# External Links

Forms and Resources for Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama
Patch Book
For the Love of Books Try-It

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For the Love of Books is a Brownie Try-It from the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey Council.

Complete four of the following activities.

# Activities

1. 1. 1. Invite a storyteller to tell a story at your meeting.

2. Have each girl donate one of her used books to a local literacy project.
3. Create or play a game in relation to a favorite book.
4. Make and model a costume from one book you have read resembling your favorite character.
5. Create a scrapbook of pictures you have drawn from scenes of your favorite books.
6. Have a snack based on a story. Ex: something with honey in it from Winnie the Pooh.

# External Links

Earned Awards: Council's Own Earned Awards - Juliette's Closet, Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
For the Love of Books Try-It
Clowning and Mime Badge

**Clowning and Mime** is a Junior Badge from the Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey Council.

Requirements: complete all six activities.

## Activities

1. Research the history of clowning and mime. Collect pictures of clowns or pictures of clothing that can be used as clown costumes and display them in a collage. If possible have a professional clown or mimist come to a meeting.
2. Know the materials that clowns use for facial makeup and develop your own clown face; or know the materials for a clown's costume and develop your own costume.
3. Develop a simple skit that a clown or mimist would use.
4. Learn about educational training and career opportunities for a clown or mimist.
5. Using information that you have learned perform a service for the Council or your community.
6. Teach one piece of information from this badge to someone else your age.

# External Links

Earned Awards: Council's Own Earned Awards - Juliette's Closet, Girl Scouts of Central and Southern New Jersey
Clowning and Mime Badge
Bicycling Try-It

**Bicycling** was a Brownie Try-It from the Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Council.

Purpose: This Try-It was created to promote bicycle safety and physical fitness. Girls must complete four of the following six requirements to earn the Bicycling Try-It.

# Activities

## **Rules of the Road**

Following the rules, laws and etiquette on the roads are important to safe bicycle riding. Learn and practice the rules of the road for each of the following situations:

* Which side of the road do you travel on when riding a bicycle?
* What do you do at an intersection?
* What do you do at a traffic light or stop sign?
* What is the proper procedure when on a sidewalk or crosswalk?

## **Hand Signals**

Learn and practice the hand signals for making RIGHT / LEFT turns and stopping

## **A Safe Bicycle**

Learn what a safe bicycle should have, such as hand brakes and/or coaster brakes, handle grips, reflectors/lights, chain guard, pedals, horn/bell, etc. Learn how to tell if a bicycle is the right size for you.

## **Helmets**

Learn why it is important to wear a helmet and find out how to be sure it is the right fit for you. What other personal safety equipment can be used while bicycling?

## **What To Bring**

Find out what items you may want to take with you when bicycling like a water bottle, tire pump, air gauge, first aid kit, lock or a tire patch kit.

## **Adventure Out**

Plan and go for a ride on your nearest bicycle path, local park or somewhere away from traffic. Do not forget to wear a helmet and enclosed comfortable shoes!

# Resources

Bicycle specialty shops (not department store)
Local Bike Clubs (bike shops can help with this)
Mass Highway Dept and http://www.mass.gov for information on Massachusetts bicycle laws.
Local Police Department: Some municipalities have bike ordinances of which you should be aware.

# Books

Street Smarts by John Allen
Effective Cycling by John Forester

# External Links

http://www.massbike.org
http://www.massgeneral.org/children/adolescenthealth/articles/aa\_bicycle\_safety.aspx
http://kenkifer.com/bikepages/index.htm
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/341.pdf
http://www.mcgruffspo.com/productpages/bikesafety.cfm
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts Council's Own Awards
Bicycling Try-It
Fun at the Fair Badge

**The Fun at the Fair Try-it** from the Girl Scouts of Riverland Council Wisconsin (now part of the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin - Badgerland Council).

# Activities

1. Does your county have a fair? Do you have a State Fair in your state? Look both up on the internet. When is each held? What events are held at each fair that you would like to attend?

2. Attend a fair. Ride on a ride. Eat fair food. Attend a demonstration or performance held at this fair. Walk through three types of exhibits (e.g. art, photography, food, plants).

3. What is 4-H? How is 4-H involved with your county or state fair? Talk to someone involved in 4-H. What are some projects or activities that 4-H members can do or learn about?

4. Enter something at a fair. What did you receive for exhibiting? Share about your experience with other girls.

5. Walk through the animal exhibits at the fair. How many different types of animals do you see? Choose one type of animal—count the number of breeds of that animal at this fair.

* Ask an exhibitor how their animal will be judged. Watch some judging.

6.Visit http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/app/nau\_links.htm and/or http://www.learner.org/exhibits/parkphysics/index.html.

* Learn about the physics behind one ride (e.g. bumper cars and the law of interaction), then, if possible, go on that ride.

7. Design a ride, using paper, a computer program or a video game.

* Be sure your ride is safe!

8. Look up the World Fair on the internet. When/where is the next World Fair being held?

* Find at least two World Fair attractions that are still standing for people to visit. If possible, visit one.

9. Support a fair—participate in a fair clean-up, beautification, or building project.

10. Learn about 2 agricultural careers. For instance,what is agricultural journalism? Or, what is an extension agent?
Geocaching (GS of Historic GA)

Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia, Inc.  GEOCACHING Badge, IPP Program

Description of badge: Blue border, ying-yang with 'x' shaped person figure on the green side and a recycle symbol on the blue side

Juniors: 3 requirements each from Discover and Connect, 1 requirement from Take Action Cadettes, Seniors, & Ambassadors: 5 requirements each from Discover and Connect, 1 requirement from Take Action

 Discover:

 1) What is Geocaching? How is the word pronounced? What are some other terms for geocaching?

 2) What does “G.P.S.” stand for? Approximately how many satellites with G.P.S. tracking technology are currently in orbit?  What it triangulation / trilateralization & how does it work with a G.P.S. Unit?

 3) How much do G.P.S. units cost? Where can you buy one?

 4) What are “coordinates?” What items were used to locate directions and coordinates before G.P.S.? How do coordinates work with your G.P.S. unit?

 5) What is “cache-in, trash-out?” What does the word “muggle” mean to geocachers? What is some other “jargon” associated with Geocaching?

 6) Name three types of caches. What is a “travel bug?”

 7) Where is Geocaching not allowed? List some safety precautions that you should use while  Geocaching.

 8) Can your Location be tracked if you have a G.P.S. unit?

 Connect:

 1) Practice locating items using your G.P.S.

 2) Identify a cache in your area and go on a hunt.

 3) Locate a Geocaching association in your area. Talk with members about their Geocaching experience. What is their favorite cache in your area? What is their all-time favorite cache? Which cache was the most difficult to find? etc.

 4) How do you create a cache? Create and maintain a cache in your area.

 5) List 4 jobs that, in different way, make use of G.P.S. units (Emergency Services, for example). How are G.P.S. units incorporated into their jobs? Arrange to meet with someone from one of these professions to learn more about how G.P.S. assists that person in his / her duties.

 6) Visit Geocaching.com to learn more about Geocaching. How many caches are hidden within 10 miles of your house? How many are hidden in your city? How many are hidden in your state?

 Take Action:

 1) Co-Sponsor a C.I.T.O Geocaching event with a local Geocaching Association at a local park or nature area. Bring enough bags for everyone & provide refreshments if possible.

 2) Teach Geocaching at a troop meeting for younger Girl Scouts or plan a Geocaching event for your area or council.

 3) Working with your local Emergency Services (Police, Fire, Rescue, etc.) or your local Emergency Management Agency, assist with marking the G.P.S. coordinates for needed places in your town (hospitals, emergency shelters, fire hydrants, call boxes, etc.).

 4) Create C.I.T.O. Kits, Mini-First Aide Kits, and/or Cache Repair Kits and donate them to a Geocaching Association in your area.
Discover Chicago IP

IPs DISCOVER CHICAGO AWARD
GS OF GREATER CHICAGO 312 416-2500X227
SKILL BUILDERS
2. The Chicago Flag has three white stripes, a top and bottom blue stripe and four red stars. Discover the meaning of what each stripe and star
represents.

4. Many historical landmarks can be found in Chicago such as Buckingham Fountain, the Civic Opera House and Navy Pier’s Auditorium to name a few. Visit one of our many, great landmarks and learn why it is an important part of our history.

5. Chicago was the birthplace to many remarkable women such as Jane Addams, Jane Byrne, Ann Landers,
BettyFord, Hillary Rodham Clinton and Carol Moseley Braun.
Learn about these women to see what they have done to mark their place in history.

10. Chicago is home to the White Sox, Cubs, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, Wolves, Rush and Fire.
Take in a Chicago sporting event and see what all the hoopla is about.
TECHNOLOGY
1. Using the Internet and find the web site for the City of Chicago. Discover the highlights of the city.

2. Juliette Gordon Low and Chicago have a special connection. Discover what it is.

3. The Great Chicago Fire is a part of our history. Find out how it happened and what happened to our city because

of it. Discover how Chicago was rebuilt after the fire.
SERVICE PROJECTS
1. Write a tourism brochure describing some of the assets of the city of Chicago. Share your brochure with your troop

or your Girl Scout Council.

2. Carl Sandburg adopted Chicago as his home. Read one of his many poems to a group of younger children to

introduce this great author to them.

5. The Greater Chicago Food Depository is a not-for-profit food distribution center providing food for hungry people

while striving to end hunger. The Food Depository distributes donated and purchased food through a network of
600 pantries, soup kitchens and shelters to more than 91,000 adults and children every week.
Start a food drive for your local food pantry, help the cause to end hunger in your area.

CAREER EXPLORATION
1. Education is very important in the city of Chicago. The city is proud to have some of the finest universities, colleges

and technical schools in the nation. Choose one in the area you are interested in and discover what it has to offer.
4. The travel industry is booming in Chicago. O’Hare Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world.
Research the travel industry and see what career opportunities are offered in this field.
6. The United States has the largest healthcare system in the world and Chicago is arguably the capital of that system.

The city is home to the American Medical Association, the American Hospital Association, the American Dental
Association, the American College of Surgeons, and other health -related organizations schools and
institutions. Discover some of the opportunities in the medical field offered in Chicago.
List of Council's Own Interest Projects

# A

* Adventures Abroad IP
* Advocating for Veterans (Gold Award Take Action Project)
* Air Force Pride IP
* American Labor IP
* Aquaculture IP
* Archery IP
* Archery IP (Susitna)
* Archery Skills IP
* Arizona IP
* Aviation IP

# B

* Basics of Rock Climbing IP
* The Buckeye Stops Here (Ohio History) IP

# C

* California Natives IP
* Canoe Crusaders IP
* Caver IP
* Celebrating Diversity IP
* Chemistry IP
* Chemistry IP (Heart of Michigan)
* Citizenship IP
* Climate Change IP
* Clowning and Mime IP
* Clowning Around IP
* Coal IP
* Coast Guard Pride IP
* Connecting to Energy IP
* Connecting to Gravity & Balance IP
* Connecting to Machines & Mechanics IP
* Connecting to Motion IP

# D

* Nursing, Discover IP
* Discovering Nursing IP
* Discover Careers in Medicine IP
* Discover Chicago IP

# E

* Electricity IP
* Engineering IP
* Engineering (Society of Women Engineers) IP
* Everybody's Perfect IP
* Experience Boston IP
* Exploring Science

# F

* Find Yourself with Satellites and GPS IP
* FigureSkating IP
* Fishing IP
* Float Decoration IP
* Foreign Language IP
* Forester IP
* Forestry IP

# G

* Geocaching IP (GS of Historic GA)[1]
* GENES: Fashion of the Future IP
* Global Politics IP
* Going Green, One Shade at a Time IP
* Great Smoky Mountains National Park IP
* Gymnastics IP

# H

* Healthy Hearts IP
* Hearing Impairment IP
* Helping Hands IP
* Hiking IP
* Homelessness IP

# I

* I Have a Dream IP
* Illinois Interest IP
* In the Mud IP
* In Tune with MP3s
* Insects
* An IT Look at Cell Phones IP

# L

* Letterboxing Girl Scout Style IP (Blackdiamond CO)
* Lewis & Clark IP
* Lighthouse IP
* Looking In, Reaching Out IP

# M

* Magnificent Manners IP
* Making Memories IP
* Marine Life IP
* Marvelous Mystery IP
* Master of the Campfire IP
* Medieval Maidens IP
* Memory Keepers IP
* Miniatures IP
* Mount Saint Helens IP
* My Flag, My Country, and Me

# N

* Native People IP
* Nautical Know How IP
* Navy Pride IP
* Night Watchers IP
* NJ Naturalist IP
* Nursing IP
* Nursing Exploration IP
* Nursing: Many Faces, Many Choices IP

# O

* Ocean Discovery IP
* Oceanography IP
* On the Right Track: College Bound! IP
* Oregon Zoo IP
* Out of the Frying Pan IP

# P

* Passport to Health and Fitness IP
* Passport to Religions IP
* Preserving Our Past IP
* Public Speaking IP

# Q

* Quake Safe IP
* Quilt-It IP
* Quilting IP

# R

* Racing IP
* Recycler IP
* Renaissance Days IP
* Renaissance Times IP
* Robotics IP
* Rocks and Ropes IP
* Rock Climbing IP
* Roots and Shoots IP
* Rose Festival IP

# S

* Saleswoman IP
* Saltwater IP
* Scrapbooking IP
* Scrapping and Stamping IP
* S.P.A.C.E.S. IP
* SPA-tacular Me IP
* Speaking in Sign IP
* Surf IP
* Sweet Shoppe IP

# U

* Underground Railroad IP
* Understanding Disabilities IP
* Understanding the Native IP
* UP Heritage IP

# W

* Wider Opportunities IP
* Wider Opportunity IP
* Wild Flowers and Plants IP
* Women Empowerment IP
* World of Flight IP
Discovering Flight

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Discovering Flight is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast.

GUIDELINES: Complete the starred (\*) activity plus five others that are listed. Daisy Girl Scouts may receive a patch for participating in any activities and are not expected to complete a set number.

# Activities

1. 1. 1. \* Who are the Wright Brothers? What is the date of their first successful flight? Why did they choose the Outer Banks of North Carolina for the experiment?

2. How did the Wright Brothers become interested in the possibility of flight?
3. Who was the first licensed female pilot in the country?
4. What are the three firsts that Amelia Earhart did as a woman aviator?
5. What was the role of the exhibition aviators in the history of flight?
6. Who are the Tuskegge Airmen? What was their role during World War II?
7. Who are Bessie Coleman, Jackie Cochran, Sally Ride and Kalpana Chawla?
8. Visit an aviation museum in person or by virtual tour on the Internet.
9. Who were the WAFS and the WASP?
10. What did Neil Armstrong say to the world when he first stepped on the moon?

# External Links

Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast Patch Programs
Discovering Flight Patch
Do Dads are Grrr-eat!

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Do Dads are Grr-eat! is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scouts of insert name of Appalachian Council.

The Do-Dad program is intended to increase adult male participation within a troop/group. Do-Dads can be fathers, stepfathers, adopted fathers, close friends, etc. The purpose of this program is to provide quality time for girls and their “special dad.” No girl should be left out because of single parent homes or circumstances preventing her from having a natural father participate.
It is suggested patches for the girls be purchased from troop funds."Do Dads" completing the requirements below may receive a "Do Dad" baseball cap. The cap is to be presented by the troop at their court of awards ceremony or a similar ceremony. "Do-Dad" tee shirts may be purchased for at the Girl Scout Service Center.

# Requirements

1. 1. 1. Do Dad must register with the troop. (Register as troop committee 03)

2. Complete 10 hours of service with troop. Hours must be completed in a combination of each of the following areas. Must complete at least 2 hours in each area.
1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. one to one with daughter

b. Troop
c. Service Unit or Council level
The following are suggestions of ways to meet the requirements.

1. 1. 1. One to one with daughters
			1. 1. 1. Help her with badge work.

2. Work on a project together.
3. Make something.
4. Teach her a new skill.
5. Go on an outing just the two of you.
1. 1. 1. Troop
			1. 1. 1. Be a badge consultant for the troop. (See Girl Scout Badges & Signs for badge requirements.)

2. Help conduct a troop meeting.
3. Help design a troop banner.
4. Attend father/daughter activity of troop.
5. Go camping with troop or on an outing.
1. 1. 1. Service Unit / Council
			1. 1. 1. Attend Service Unit Meeting.

2. Attend Service Unit or Council Event with troop.
3. Attend Leader Relaxation Weekend.
4. Serve on Committee for Service Unit or Council Event.

# External Links

Council Patch Program - Girl Scouts of the Appalachian Council, Inc.
Patch Requirements
Animal Habitats Badge

**The Animal Habitats badge** is part of the “It's Your Story - Tell It!” badge set introduced in 2011 from the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson.

It replaces the retired Wildlife badge.

## Activities:

Find out more about where animals live, how they play, and how humans can help them.

1. Find out about wild animals
2. Investigate an animal habitat
3. Create an animal house
4. Explore endangered habitats
5. Help protect animal habitats

When you've earned this badge, you will know more about wild animals and how to protect their homes.

### External links

http://www.girlscoutshh.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshh/documents/Animal%20Habitats%20Badge%20-%20for%20Juniors.pdf
Waring Wanderer

Waring Wanderer is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Council.

# Activities

**WARING WANDERER PATCH**
Everyone must do #2, #4 and #8, plus
Brownie Girl Scouts - 3 additional activities.
Junior Girl Scouts - 4 additional activities.
Studio 2B Cadette/Senior Girl Scouts - 5 additional activities.
1. Make a simple canteen, snack or other item to take on a hike around Waring. (See the Waring Wanderer booklet for ideas.)
2. Tour Waring on foot (1.1 mile) to find and identify some of the following landmarks:
a. school - built 1891-1903 - closed 1954
b. Baptist Church and Sunday School building - built in 1974
c. current post office, Waring General Store and Strange's Garden (original building in 1930 - remodeled from old gas station in 1985)
d. a case eagle monument or a cement dog
e. Volunteer Fire Department Firehouse
f. old abandoned train depot
g. Lizzie's Boarding House
h. Richard Saur's Service and Farm Bureau
i. turkeys and guinea hens
j. American flag
k. old gasoline pump
3. Discuss the role of transportation (stagecoach, train, car) in Waring's history.
4. Learn how Waring got its name.
5. Learn something about one of the cultures or people who settled Waring - Indians, Mexicans, African-Americans, Germans, Irish, etc.
6. What role does the volunteer fire department play in Waring? Who meets this role in your community?
7. Look at the Waring cattle brand and discuss why you think they chose to design it that way. Find out why people used “branding.” Create a design for your own brand.
8. Visit the old Waring school. Find and read the Texas historical marker. Stop and look in the outhouse behind the school. Imagine yourself as a student in the early 1900's. Discuss some of the things that might have been the same as a school day today and some of the things that might have been different.
9. Visit the post office and/or general store. Talk to the postmistress or store personnel about their job. Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10. Visit the old railroad tunnel bat cave in Alamo Springs. Call 1-210-793-2959 for the time the bats will come out. It is about a 30 minute drive from Mira Sol. (Groups must call 2 weeks in advance to reserve space on the lower deck.)

*For information such as price, availability, etc. or to order patches, contact the Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas Council Shop in San Antonio at (210) 349-2404 or (800) 580-7247, extension 244. Six weeks advance notice required for orders of 100 or more patches.*

# External Links

http://www.girlscouts-swtx.org/Images/gssa/Forms/Resource%20Center/28Jan2008Update/WaringWandererPatchProgram.pdf
Pets Badge

**The Pets Try-it** is part of the “It's Your Story - Tell It!” badge set introduced in 2011 from the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson.

## Activities

Learn how to choose the pet that's right for you—or find out how to take the best care of a pet you already have.

1. Find out what care different pets need
2. Keep a pet comfy
3. Help a pet stay healthy and safe
4. Make a pet feel loved
5. Feed a pet

When you've earned this badge, you'll know how to take care of a pet.

### External links

http://www.girlscoutshh.org/content/dam/girlscouts-girlscoutshh/documents/Pet%20Care%20Badge%20Activity%20Book.pdf
Do-Dad

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Do-Dad is an All Ages Award from the Girl Scouts of insert name of Farthest North Council.

# Activities

* + - * Must be registered with GSUSA
			* Must perform a service to the troop or to the Service Team on at least 4 occasions during the course of a registration year

## Choices of Service include:

* + - * Serve as a Troop First-Aider
			* Serve as a Troop Outdoor Resource
			* Assist troop in a special activity or project
			* Attend Council-level training
			* Provide transportation for a troop outing
			* Accompany troop on an outdoor activity (camping or hiking)
			* Be a Service Team member
			* Help at the Council Day Camp
			* Take part in an inter-troop, Service Unit or Council activity or event (Brownie Event, Junior Event, Older-girl Event)

## Awarding the Patch

* + - * The patch will be awarded to any father who meets the above qualifications.
			* Troop Leaders are able to purchase the patches from the Farthest North Girl Scout Council office.
			* Patches are awarded for the 1st year that the qualifications are met.
			* A "Do-Dad" continuing in the program for a second or consecutive year will be awarded a star to be attached to the patch.
			* If a father has daughters in different troops, the activities are cumulative. He does not have to duplicate the activities in order to earn the patch.

# External Links

Girl Scouts Farthest North Council - Council's Own Awards
Geocaching

**The Geocacher badge** is part of the “It's Your Story - Tell It!” badge set introduced in 2011 from the Girl Scouts of Nassau County.

## Activities:

Find out about geocaching. You'll search for treasure chests, called "geocaches," using a device called a GPS receiver.

1. Prepare for your adventure
2. Learn to use a GPS receiver
3. Make a trade item
4. Go on a geocaching adventure
5. Take part in a bug's travels!

When you've earned this badge, you'll know how to have a geocaching adventure.
Weather Wise Badge

Weather Wise

During this special Council’s Own, girls will learn about
the various aspects of weather such as weather instruments, safety, flags and
other symbols. Girls will have fun exploring the myths and legends associated
with weather and making their own homemade weather instruments.

To earn the Weather Wise Junior Award, Junior Girl Scouts
must complete 5 activities.

Activities:

Learn about “homemade” weather instruments and
make at least one weather instrument. Use a weather watch calendar for a period
of at least three days.

Learn a weather myth or legend and share it with
a friend.

Know the rules of safe conduct during a
thunderstorm out of doors and indoors.

Learn about and make the five weather flags. Fly
a weather flag each day at camp or at troop meetings.

Participate in a weather scavenger hunt with
your friends and/or take a wind walk.

Learn ten of the weather symbol used by the
National Weather Service.
Foreign Language IP

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The Foreign Language IP is an interest project from the Girl Scouts of Virginia Skyline Council.

# Activities

*Complete 8 activities.*

1. 1. 1. Learn the origin and meaning of 25 words used in everyday life derived from the language you study.
		2. What careers are available that use foreign languages? Make a list of as many careers (e.g. translator, museum curator) you can think of. Speak to someone who uses a language other than English in their work. Find out what education he or she received and what his or her job entails.
		3. Research the life and accomplishments of any historical figure whose native language was the one you studied. Present your findings to a group in a creative manner.
		4. Write a short story which incorporates cultural aspects of the people who speak (spoke) the language you study. OR, Write a poem or short story in the language you study. Share it with others.
		5. Adapt 3 word games (e.g. Scrabble) to the language you study. Play them with a group.
		6. Join a language club at your school. If none exists, form a small group of people who are interested in languages. Try to meet regularly, discuss or learn something new each time. OR, If you are a Latin student, find out about the Junior Classical League and what it offers. If possible attend a state or national convention.
		7. Tell a story in the language you study. Pay attention to pronunciation, communication of emotions, and gestures. Practice in front of a mirror. Will someone who does not know this language be able to understand what happens in the story? Perform for others.
		8. Teach simple phrases and vocabulary of the language you study to a group of younger girls. Try to use words that have English derivatives and phrases that are applicable to their lives. OR, Arrange to become a tutor for someone who studies your language.
		9. Find out what kinds of clothing people speaking the language you study have worn throughout the years. Draw a picture of your favorite costume, labeling each part with your language. If possible, make a costume for yourself to wear.
		10. Begin a collection of language and cultural items. Find at least 5 different items that are printed in your language. These might include coins, stamps, books, posters, etc. Show your collection to others.
		11. Participate in a national language exam or academic competition in your language (e.g. Latin certamen).
		12. Organize with your troop a language/culture dinner. Have people bring food from the country you are studying, display your projects, wear your costume, read your stories, play games, and have fun!

# External Links

Our Own Council's Interest Projects - Virginia Skyline Council
Foreign Language IP