This is a fun patch to be worn on the back of the vest. It's a fun way to learn about dairy products. It is a council badge from GS of Oregon and Southwest Washington but can be done anywhere.
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Learn the definitions for these words. What role do they play in dairy processing?
BONUS!! Check out this free scouting program from Cabot cheese. We completed this easily and got a fun patch for it!! original source: http://www.girlscoutsosw.org/content/dam/oregon-sw-washington-/forms/dairycurriculum-FINAL.pdf
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All levels must complete #'s 1-4. You must also complete this many extra activities...
Brownies: 5 Juniors: 7 Cadettes: 9 Senior/Ambassadors: 11 1. Learn about sewing supplies and their purposes (needles, pins, pincushion, thread, thimble, scissors, patterns, rotary cutter, rotary mats, tape measure and more). 2. Visit a fabric or quilting shop. 3.Learn how to select and care for sewing tools. What does the sewing term “notion” refer to? 4. Assemble your own personal sewing box or kit. Include scissors, pins, needles, thread, tape measure, pincushion and thimble. Learn about different sizes, kinds of needles and threads. 5.Try your hand at sewing with a needle and thread. Try at least two kinds of stitches. Options can include, but are not limited to, running stitch, hemming stitch, slip stitch or others. 6.Sewing card — Find out why sewing cards are used, look up images of them, and make your own. Cut out a large picture of your choice (the simpler the better; coloring pages work well). Glue or tape the picture onto a piece of cardboard. With an adult’s help, punch holes outlining the picture. If you want, add more holes for the details. Tape one end of the yarn to the back of the card. Wrap the other end of yarn with tape, making a needle for easier threading. Materials needed: large magazine pictures, colored yarn, glue stick, cardboard, hole puncher and tape. 7. Learn about the following: needlepoint, crewel work, knitting, crocheting and cross-stitching. Make a sampler. 8.Fashion and fabric go together. Find out about the kinds of decorative pieces that may be added to clothing, pillows or personal items. Learn one of the following types of work: crewel, crocheting, knitting, lacework, tatting , quilting, braiding of yarn, threads or ribbon, tassels, fringe or pom poms. 9.Embroidery is an art that uses thread to decorate fabrics. Each stitch gives the work a different look or texture. Try your hand at stem stitch (used to outline designs), satin stitch (used to fill in a design) or cross-stitch (used to outline and fill in a design). Place fabric inside the embroidery hoop; this will stretch the fabric and make it easier to embroider. Materials needed: scrap of fabric (a different color from the thread), embroidery thread, needle and hoop. 10. Do all three of the following embroidery and needlepoint projects:• Identify at least eight of the following stitches: outline stitch, chain stitch, back stitch, cross-stitch, blanket stitch, stain stitch, darning stitch, French knot, lazy daisy stitch or couching. • Draw a design on paper or using a computer/tablet. Use at least five of the stitches listed above. Convert a design or your initials to graph paper and show four ways that the graph design can be made using the stitches listed above. • Use at least five stitches listed above to create your own picture or wall hanging, decorate a garment or household item. Add other decorative touches if you wish, such as beads, natural materials or buttons. 11. Learn about quilting terms and techniques. What are patchwork or pieced designs, appliqué, tufting, embroidery and quilting? Visit a quilt show or look up examples of handmade quilts online. 12. Quilting — Learn how to cut shapes for pieced designs and appliqué. Transfer designs onto fabric for other processes. Do samples and diagrams so that you can teach others. 13. Button collage — Get a small piece of fabric (felt will do). Arrange the buttons on the fabric until you’re happy with the design. Carefully mark where each button belongs on the fabric with a pencil. Sew the buttons onto the fabric to finish the collage. Materials needed: 6” x 6” fabric, pencil or chalk (if using dark fabric), needle, scissors, thread and buttons of different types, colors, sizes and shapes. 14. Learn about different types of fabric and what they are used for (cotton, rayon, silk, wool, burlap, fleece and more.) Fabrics have difference widths textures, colors and designs. What fabrics do you like? How much fabric do you need to make a particular item? What is the cost? 15. Look at pattern books and choose a pattern you like. Look at the number of pattern pieces and the amount of fabric needed. Discuss the fabric you would choose. Is it the same as the pattern company recommended? Are there extras, as in interfacing, zip-pers, buttons, hooks, snaps or elastic? 16. Perfect Fit — Use the diagram on a pattern envelope to figure out your size. Have a friend or family member measure wherever you see a solid line on the diagram. Figure out your size according to the diagram. 17. Learn the parts of the sewing machine and how to care for the machine. 18. After you have completed requirement number 17, learn how to use the machine and practice basic sewing with it. Show how to thread and switch the bobbin. Practice stitching evenly. 19. What is the foot on a sewing machine? List different types of feet that can be used on the sewing machine and what they are used for. 20. Explore different types of sewing machines (basic sewing machine, embroidery ma-chine, serger, etc.) What brands are on the market? Do they differ in price? Pick one of the above comparison shops. Are they the same or different? 21. Learn and practice using the different stitches that sewing machines make (straight stitch, zigzag stitch, button hole stitch and decorative stitches). 22. Be able to name the different sizes of needles used on a sewing machine. Also list recommended sizes for cotton, denim and knit. 23. What accessories can be purchased for sewing machines? 24. Compare the quality of sewing in three ready-made garments. Consider the styles, the quality of the materials used, and the time it would take to make the garments. Com-pare the cost of buying to that of making a one. 25. Make a messenger bag, drawstring bag, tote bag or pillowcase. Patterns can be found on the Internet. 26. Take a class in hand sewing, machine sewing, knitting or crochet. 27. Sew for Service — Choose items to make for people in need (women’s shelters, hospitals, nursing homes, community, etc.). 28. Choose a fabric you have learned about. Make a pillow, blanket or item that is needed by hand sewing or machine. 29. Explore careers in sewing and list the careers. When you have listed as many careers as you think there could be, try to locate people in your community who have those careers. Contact one to come to your troop meeting. Interview the person to discover how she or he became interested in such a career. What training is needed? Does he or she find satisfaction in his or her job? Would you like to have a career in sewing? Grade Level Requirements:To earn this patch, everyone must complete re-quirements 1, 2 and 3. These requirements can be done as a troop or individually. Each grade level must also complete the minimum number of activities listed below:
Daisy: 2 others Brownie: 4 others Junior: 5 others Cadette: 6 others Senior/Ambassador: 7 others 1. Learn what the following scrapbooking terms mean:• photo safe• archival quality • acid free • lignin free• crop 2. Start your own scrapbook. Scrapbooks and materials you may select to use in them can be found at a variety of retail stores. They come in many sizes and styles, such as three-ring binders, post-bound, strap-hinge and spiral-bound, in sizes from 3” x 3” to 12” x 12”. Visit a store that carries scrapbook supplies and compare different styles and sizes. Decide what is the best choice for you and start your own scrapbook. 3.Learn what can happen to your scrapbook if you use materials that are not acid and lignin free. 4. Learn about recycled paper (like newspaper and magazine print). What are two ways to safely incorporate newsprint in your scrapbook? 5.A scrapbook page is single page. A layout is two facing pages about the same event, using the same color scheme and theme that complement each other. Make a layout for your scrapbook. 6.Journaling is describing in words who, when, where and what happened in the photo-graphs. Experiment with journaling in your scrapbook. 7. A heritage layout is one that includes members of your family (past or present). Create a heritage layout in your scrapbook; be sure to include journaling in your heritage layouts. 8.Cropping (or cutting) photos is a creative way to add style and imagination to your page or layout. Learn about the different ways to crop photos with special (fancy) scissors, punches, or cutting systems that will cut in circles, ovals, stars or flower shapes. Crop some of your photos in a page or layout. 9.Learn about different adhesives available for use in scrapbooking. Use at least two different types of adhesives in your scrapbook (i.e., photo splits, tape runners, photo corners, double-sided tape, etc.). 10. Attend a crop to work on your scrapbook. Be sure to follow the rules of the crop you attend and be considerate of others attending the crop. 11. Advance your scrapbooking skills by attending a scrapbooking workshop. 12. Visit your local Girl Scout Council shop for Girl Scout scrapbooking supplies. 13. Share your scrapbook with a friend. 14. Make a scrapbook with your friend. 15. Learn how to edit photos on a digital device (computer, tablet, phone) and edit five pictures. 16. Create a digital scrapbook. 17. Learn about the different formats of digital pictures. 18. Learn what a pixel is. 19. Learn how different pixel counts affects the quality of photos original source: https://www.gscm.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gscm/documents/Volunteer%20Resources/Program%20Resources/HERITAGE-STUDIES-03.pdf
This is a multi part patch that allows you to explore different cultures within America. There are 5 cultures studied in this program: African American, Hispanic American, Asian American, Judaic American and Native American. You can choose one, several or all wedges of this Heritage Study program. Daisy Girl Scouts are to complete one activity per heritage group. Brownie Girl Scouts are to complete two activities per heritage group. Junior Girl Scouts are to complete three activities per heritage group. Cadette Girl Scouts are to complete four activities per heritage group. Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts are to complete five activities per heritage group. ACTIVITY 1: HOLIDAYS AND CELEBRATIONS Every culture has certain annual celebrations that are special to it - two days that are commonly celebrated throughout the world are birthdays and New Year's Day. Learn about the holidays that are celebrated by the culture that you have chosen, including birthdays and New Year's Day, and then plan a Girl Scout's Own with those holidays in its theme. ACTIVITY 2: FOOD AND HERITAGE All people share with one another the need for food; however, what is considered edible can vary from culture to culture. What one culture may consider a delicacy, another may consider unsuitable for human consumption. Create and serve a meal or refreshments using foods and recipes from the culture you have chosen. ACTIVITY 3: VALUES AND TRADITIONS: FOLKTALES AND FOLKLORE Folktales are part of a culture's method of passing along its own traditions, values, and codes of behavior to younger generations and to people new to the group. Although these stories (yarns) may be written, often they are transmitted orally and in as many variations as there are storytellers. Folktales can be found in all cultures. Explore the tradition of the culture you have chosen by reading at least two folktales or put on a play relating to the culture you have chosen. Note: Few books are included under specific cultures. The books under the general heading include folk tales or plays from many cultures including the five that are part of this packet. Most of the better books of folk tales do not contain tales from a single culture. ACTIVITY 4: PLAY Play touches all aspects of life. Throughout history it has been a universal element in all cultures. Through play, children learn healthy competition, fair play, and cooperation. Play helps children explore adult roles, acquire skills, and develop physically, emotionally, and socially. Learn and participate in several games from the culture you have chosen. Discuss the importance of games, what you have learned, and what you liked or disliked about each game. Who would play this game in its culture of origin? When? What cultural values does the game embody (if any)? How would you find this out? ACTIVITY 5: ARTS AND CRAFTS People everywhere express themselves through art. In all societies, one can find a reflection of a culture's history, traditions, and values in its dance, theater, visual arts, and music. Learn and perform a dance and at least two songs from your chosen culture; or make a craft object; or put on a play relating to the culture. ACTIVITY 6: GREAT MEN! GREAT WOMEN! GREAT HEROES AND HEROINES! In every culture certain individuals distinguish themselves through great achievements. They are the inventors, the great artists, or the great leaders. Many people from different ethnic and cultural groups have contributed to the development of our country - its cities, towns, and communities. These contributions are in all areas of endeavor, such as science, art and literature, government, and human rights. Read about two great heroes/heroines from the culture you have chosen in one of the following fields: government, medicine, arts, sports, science, or other areas of your choice. You may choose someone from the list below or someone else. Try to choose someone who you do not already know a lot about. Note: Few book resources are included in this section for specific cultures. This is to allow you to choose books on heroes and heroines that interest you and not to limit you to a few people because of the great contributions by many people from all cultures. Share what you have learned with other members of your troop/group. ACTIVITY 7: CHARTING YOUR COMMUNITY Every community is made up of experts, individuals with skills, experience, and/or knowledge specific to their backgrounds. All major racial, ethnic, and religious groups are represented in the U.S. population. Girls and their families and volunteers from the community can act as sources of information on the multicultural experience. Many are "experts" willing to share their own multicultural understanding with Girl Scout troops. Before you invite any individual to speak, however, be sure to conduct a preliminary interview to determine their suitability and ability to articulate what makes her/his background interesting and particular. Invite someone local to talk to your troop about his/her heritage. Complete a total of four activities including one Discover, one Connect, one Take Action and one other activity chosen from any category. Discover: 1.Fire Circle Rules--Discuss the proper area to set a fire in. Know the rules for the area you are visiting! How many girls should be in the fire circle at a time, use a GS fire watering can (a can with hole punched in the bottom and a handle attached for “watering” the fire), always have a bucket of water handy, never leave a fire unattended, keep yourself covered and your hair covered and away from fire. Make a list of fire circle rules for your troop. 2.Bandana Games and Uses--List as many uses for a bandana. For example, you can play flag tag, carry special items or a snack on a stick in your bandana, wrap a wound, wipe your hands or to keep your hair covered and away from a fire. 3.Camp Fire Songs--Learn at least four GS songs for singing around the camp fire. 4.Fire Starters--Learn why fire starters are important and the different kinds which can be used. Try making one of these fire starters.
Connect: 1.Build a Campfire--Practice at your meeting or a safe place first. Use either candy (pretzels, licorice sticks, etc for each part...fire starters, twigs, kindling, logs) or practice without actually starting a fire. 2.Make S’mores--A long tradition & fun to do. Roast marshmallow, place on graham cracker with chocolate square. 3.Make Foil Dinner Packets--Using foil squares, put butter on it. Then add pre-cooked ham or chicken chopped into pieces, canned potatoes, carrots, green beans and corn or your favorite canned vegetables. Wrap tightly by bring sides together, folding neatly. Fold again for tight seal to heat food. Put around the fire. Use grill tongs to remove (with hot coals... around 5 minutes). 4.Cooking in a Box Oven--Box ovens are created by covering a sturdy cardboard box (inside and out) with foil. You must have one side that opens like an oven. Using hangers or clean empty cans or other similar item create a shelf in the box. Ask an adult to light a pile of charcoal briquettes outside of the box. When the coals turn grey, ask an adult to place a few (8-10) inside the box. Average 2½ coals per 50 degrees of desired cooking temperature. Place your foil dinner pack on the shelf and close the “door” Cook for about 30minutes. Take Action: 1.Take part in a camp cleanup in your community. 2.Create a display on campfire safety for another Girl Scout troop, your school, community, etc. 3.Think of your own project! Use the skills and knowledge you developed in the Discover and Connect activities to guide you. Original source: www.gscb.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gscb/documents/badges/Campfire Brownie Badge.pdf |
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