Jeweler Badge

1. Jewelry from Everyday Objects:

2. Macrame:

3. Jewelry from Other Lands (Sun. 1/9/11 at the GSNNJ program):

At the Girl Scout program, we learned about jewelry from Ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, China, and Japan. It was interesting!

4. Jewelers' Skills (Sun. 1/9/11 at the GSNNJ program):

We talked about the skill of hammering after gold is heated with fire. It then can be shaped. We also talked about the jewelry making technique of forming beaded links, which is how beads can be joined to make a strong piece of jewelry. We were taught this technique and practiced it.

5. Take a Tour:

6. Something Natural (Sun. 1/9/11):

I made a pin made of a cardboard backing with pine cones and shells along with some plastic beads.

7. Triple Up (Sun. 1/9/11 at the GSNNJ program):

We made a necklace and a matching bracelet from two different kinds of wire, beads, and spacers.

8. Store Your Gems:

9. True Jemstones (Sun. 1/9/11 at the GSNNJ program):

We learned about different stones and minerals that are used for preventing sickness and bad luck, as well as for relaxation. They were worn for religious reasons or purely for ornamentation which is a symbol of wealth.

10. Get the Message (Sun. 1/9/11):

My friend and I made friendship bracelets and exchanged them this morning. It was fun.

Making Music Badge

1. A Family Affair (Wed. 12/29/10):

We talked about the musical instrument families in small groups then made presentations and showed pictures to the big group.

2. A New Sound (Wed. 12/29/10):

We designed and created our own instruments made of recycled materials with colorful craft materials.

3. Practice, Practice, Practice (Wed. 12/29/10):

We learned more than two new songs and took home a music packet that was all new music.

4. Compose Yourself:

5. Musical Roots:

6. Be a Conductor (Wed. 12/19/10):

We learned the proper way to hold the conducting baton and some ways to conduct, start, and stop the group. We also learned how to change to let musicians know we wanted louder and softer, smooth or short.

7. Music with a Theme (Wed. 12/29/10):

We played a Norwegian folk song that was about the fjords!

8. On Stage (Fri. 12/3/10 and Sun. 12/5/10):

On Friday, I had my first holiday concert with the NJYC at the Grace Episcopal Church in Madison, and on Sunday we had our holiday concert at Delbarton. They were awesome!

9. Opera, Anyone?

10. The World and Its Influence on Music:

Computer Fun Badge

1. Get Set Up (Sun. 12/12/10):

To create a healthier work environment when using the computer, you should do these things:

Develop your brain by reading books, going outside, and talking face-to-face with people.
Protect your eyes by not sitting too close to the computer or the tv, and using soothing color combinations on the computer screen.
Protect your ears by keeping the volume down to protect your hearing and the hearing of others.
Be good to your body by having a foot rest when sitting at the computer, and don't sit in one position all of the time.

2. Just the Basics (Sun. 12/12/10):

I demonstrated the ability to create a document using Microsoft Word, saving that document, adding bullets to a list (which was really fun to do because it had so many different pictures that you can use as bullets!), using spell-check, and printing out stored information.

3. Computer Artist (Sun. 12/12/10):

I took a digital picture of a science project and learned how to crop, size, sharpen, and brighte, the picture. I especially liked learning how to crop it.

4. Desktop Publishing (Sun. 12/12/10):

5. Fun and Games (Sun. 12/12/10):

6. Review the Products:

7. Get Practical (Sun. 12/12/10):

8. What's Available?

9. On the Job:

10. Comparison Shopping:

A Healthier You Badge

1. Healthy Bones (Sat. 12/4/10):

Seven different foods that are calcium-rich are:

milk
cheese
yogurt
ice cream
calcium-fortified orange juice
cooked spinach
collard greens

The calcium foods that I eat are:

breakfast - yogurt
lunch - cheese
dinner - milk and sometimes cheese

2. Strong Bones (Sat. 12/4/10):

The weight-bearing physical activities that I do for at least 30 minutes each day are walking, hiking, and ice skating. I like ice skating the best!

3. Talk to Me (Sun. 12/12/10):

The signs and symptoms of anorexia and bulimia are:

big weight loss in a short amount of time
hides body shape by dressing in big or baggy clothes or dressing in layers
seems obsessed with weight and exercising
starves him or herself or limits food
eats a lot of food at once and makes themselves vomit
hides the use of medicines to go to the bathroom or vomit
afraid of eating near or with others
losing hair and has a pale complexion
bruised or callused knuckles; bloodshot or bleeding in the eyes; light bruising under the eyes and on the cheeks
has dizziness, swolen glands, sore throat


Some of the health problems that can result from these illnesses are:

malnutrition
dehydration
muscle loss
diabetes
hair loss
death

You can help someone who is suffering from an eating disorder by:

knowing the signs and symptoms
help them to go see a doctor or another trusted person
talk to someone
don't judge


Research source: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/body/eatingdisorders/index.html

4. Tell Me What You Think (Sat. 12/4/10):

I completed the requirements for this activity at the GSNNJ program "Little Miss Not-So-Perfect." We talked about media advertising, and how the pictures can be changed to not look anything like the real person. We also talked about what girls think about that and how they can be affected by it, and maybe feel bad about themselves. You should make a bubble for all of the good things that affect your self-esteem, and keep all of the bad things outside of the bubble and push them away. It all depends on how you think about things.

5. Getting the Message Out (Sat. 12/4/10):

I completed the requirements for this activity at the GSNNJ program "Little Miss Not-So-Perfect." We talked about how we are each beautiful in our own way and that we can spread the word that everyone is beautiful, being nice to others, and not comparing ourselves to others.

6. Preventable or Inevitable?

7. Ways to Help

8. Get Well Soon (Tues. 12/7/10):

We visited my great-grandmother who is 97 years old. We visited her and had dinner, then helped her find something she lost.

9. Keeping Track

10. Relay for Sun Safety

Let's Get Cooking Badge

1. Keeping it Clean:

2. When in Doubt, Throw it Out (Sun. 11/21/10):

A health educator friend of mine says that you can keep food for at least three days before it becomes dangerous to eat. Picnic foods left out more than one hour should be thrown out because they are not safe to eat. To keep your food safe, keep cold foods cold by putting them in a cooler with ice, and keep your hot foods hot. Cut melons should be kept cold because harmful bacteria can grow and make you sick.

3. Have it Your Way:

4. Something for Everyone:

5. The Perfect Egg (Sat. 11/20/10):


Broccoli Casserole for Great-Grandma:

3 Eggs
8 oz. Creamed Cottage Cheese
3 tbs. Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
Pepper
1 pkg. Frozen Chopped Broccoli
1/2 c. Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated

Combine, pour into Pyrex pie plate and bake 50 min. at 350F.

























































6. New Wave Chef (Tues. 11/23/10):

No Bake Cookies for Microwave
from Cooks.com-

1/2 c. Butter
1/2 c. Milk
4 tbsp. Cocoa
2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Peanut Butter
3 c. Quick Oats

Microwave butter, milk, cocoa, and sugar in a large bowl on high for 3 minutes. Stir, microwave for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat. Add peanut butter, stir until melted. Add oats and stir. Drop by spoonfulls onto cookie sheet covered by waxed paper. Refrigerate until cool. Makes 24 large cookies. This one is easy enough for kids to do.

7. Tasty Treats: Fruit Surprise (Tues. 11/23/10):

Followed the recipe in the badge book and made graham cracker crust from scratch and whipped cream from scratch!

8. Mix it Up Wed. (11/24/10):

9. Food Around the World:

10. The Big Change (Wed. 11/24/10):

I made a healthier version of Ranch Dressing. Here are the nutrition facts for the regular and changed versions.

Fusion Flavor - Peruvian Girl Guide Badge

***All requirements for this badge were satisfied at the GSNNJ program.***

Fusion Cooking!

Zumba Dancing! (and Meringue and others):

Finger Knitting! (a big hit):

Also - Ink Printing, Headbands, Twister, and History Hike!

Math Whiz Badge

1. Math Hunt (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

2. Your Numbers Are... (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

3. Shape Up (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

4. Calculate Your Flught Time:

5. Make It Count (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

6. Make a Math Puzzle (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

7. Predictions (Fri. 11/12/10):
At the meeting!

8. Make Your Own Code:

9. Scale It:

10. Just the Stats: