Helpful Links for Junior Badges & Signs Pg. 2
Welcome to my page of Junior Badge Links. I hope you find the info here helpful. I will add as I find more links. If there is a link you found helpful that I don't have, let me know & I'll add it. If you find a broken link, let me know.
Badges are in alphabetical order & Signs are below them. I have split this page up into two sections for faster loading. Badges starting with A through L are on the first page, & the rest, along with the signs, are on the second page. You can navigate by using the drop-down menu below. It lists all the badges. To browse the first page, click on the link below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at the e-mail address below.
Please note: the inclusion of corporate or business web sites on this page does not indicate endorsement of those web sites, by myself or GSUSA. They are included simply as sites that are useful for fulfilling the requirements of certain badges. I do not have any business relationship with any of these companies.
Junior Girl Scout Badge Links
Badge Name |
Links |
"Making" Hobbies |
Macramé/Fiber
from About.com: Lots of info & links for macramé
jewelry. Crochet n' More: Free patterns & newsletter Creative World of DMC: DMC Floss web site has info for beginners, kids activities, & more! Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen: Links to lots of craftspeople on the web. Good to look through & learn about people who make things for a living. *See links for other badges, such as Visual Arts, Yarn & Fabric Arts, & Sew Simple for more links. |
Making It Matter |
Society
of Women Engineers: Info about women making careers in engineering
fields. Engineering: From Surfnetkids, links & info about engineering. |
Math Whiz |
Mr.
Titen's More than Math Page: Has math puzzles & tricks
to amaze your friends. Kid's Domain Math Games: Fun on-line math games. AOK Teacher Stuff: Free math resources for parents & teachers. Lots of links to great stuff. |
Model Citizen |
Ben's
Guide to US Government - Citizenship: Info on rights &
responsibilities of citizens. Active Citizenship: A lesson plan on citizenship, aimed at older kids, but could be modified for younger. |
Money Sense |
Money
Matters: A collection of web sites about investing for kids. Exchange Rates: Yahoo page with current exchange rates & a conversion calculator. FDIC Learning Bank: FDIC web site for kids. Fun & informative. |
Ms. Fix It |
411
Home Repair: Information on making improvements & repairs to
your home. |
Music Fan
|
Sing
Along Midis: Has some great songs, with music & lyrics. From
the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. Legend Productions: Melinda Caroll's music company. She makes wonderful Girl Scout music! Bash The Trash: Making music out of materials you wouldn't normally think of. |
My Community |
Youth
Activism: Think you can't make a difference? Check out this
site to read about kids who did. Youth Activism Links: A page of links to sites about youth activism. |
My Heritage |
Baby
Names & Meanings: Has meanings of first names & surnames
(last names) Baby Names & Meanings: You can look up by name, or enter a meaning & find a name! |
Now & Then: Stories from Around the World |
Encyclopedia
Mythica : Has info on the stories, legends, & myths of many
cultures. |
Oil Up |
Save
Our Seabirds: Seabird rescue organization. Has info on rescue
efforts, including rescue after oil spills. Rescuing Wildlife: From EPA web site. American Petroleum Institute: Lots of educational materials about oil, natural gas, etc. |
On My Way |
International Recipe Links: Links to lots of sites that contain international recipes. |
Outdoor Cook |
WAGGGS-L
Cyber Cookbook: This is the ultimate outdoor cookbook. Recipes
submitted by the members of the WAGGGS-L e-mail list. Solar Cooking Plans: Shows how to make different types of solar cookers. |
Outdoor Creativity |
National
Gallery of Art: Kids web site from the National Gallery.
Use this site to find a nature-inspired work of art. Gardening for Kids: Information on different plants & tips for gardening. |
Outdoor Fun |
Lost
In The Woods - 9 Rules for Survival: Rules to teach kids about
what to do when lost. Outdoor First Aid Kit: Suggestions for items to put in an outdoor first aid kit. Roper's Knots Page: Info on how to tie different knots & lots of links. |
Outdoors In the City |
RadRider
Web Site: A bicycle safety web site that has an on-line safety
quiz. Bicycle Safety: From the Canadian National Safety Council. Lots of tips. Snazzy Steppers Double Dutch Team: Has double dutch rhymes, games, & more. |
Pet Care |
Home
made Dog Treats: Recipes for treats to make for your favorite
pooch. Kitty Kottage Kitty Treats: Recipes for treats to make for your favorite feline. Cat Chow: Info for cat owners. You can also order a new kitten care kit for free. Puppy Chow: Info for dog owners. You can also order a new puppy care kit. How to Love Your Dog: Lots of info on dogs, including training & teaching them tricks. |
Plants & Animals |
All
About Nature - Animal Printouts: Info & coloring pages about
almost any animal ENature: Info on North American plants, animals, insects...you name it! How to Love Your Dog: Lots of info on dogs, including training & teaching them tricks. Seed Art: Great info about seed art, including pictures. |
Prints & Graphics |
Stencil
Patterns: Links to lots of stencil sites. Screen Printing Today: Gives the history of screen printing & basics of how it is done. |
Puzzlers |
Puzzlemaker:
Make your own word puzzles on-line, then print them out!
Very easy & fun! Card Trick Central: Lots of tricks using an ordinary deck of cards. Eyetricks.com: A gallery of optical illusions. Magic Tricks: KidZone page has tricks & tips for being a good magician. |
Rocks Rock |
Mineral
Matters: Site by the San Diego Natural History Museum. Has
lots of good info on minerals, information on growing your own crystals,
& games to play. The Mineral & Gemstone Kingdom: Info on minerals & gemstones. Discover How Rocks Are Formed: Has animation showing how three different types of rock are formed. Project Earth Science: This site focuses mostly on North Carolina, but is a great source for info on geology. Reed Gold Mine: Reed Mine is where the first documented discovery of gold in the US was located. Has some interesting information. |
Safety First |
National
Youth Sports Safety Foundation: Has info, resources & statistics
on sports injuries. Weather Channel: Has safety tips for weather emergencies. (Thanks to Paula Wethington Rose for this site.) Project Safeside: A joint effort of the Red Cross & the Weather Channel. Helps you prepare for a weather emergency. (Thanks to Paula Wethington Rose for this site.) |
Science (Sleuth,
|
Chem4Kids:
A good kid's science site with information & activities in Chemistry,
Biology, & more! Science Toys: Science toys to make out of household items. Science For Kids: Government Web Site with lots of info & experiments. Cool Science For Kids: This site focuses mostly on biology, & has some great info! Energy Quest: Site with science info & games. |
Sew Simple |
Home Sewing Association: Lots of info about sewing. |
Sky Search |
Prairie
Hills Girl Scout Council's Helpful Links for the Sky Search Badge:Lots
of links to help troops earn this badge. A great resource! NASA Web Site: The official web site of NASA Kennedy Space Center: The official site of Kennedy Space Center Eclipses Through The Ages: Tells about eclipses, the myths & legends behind them, & more. Hands-On Universe : LOTS of activities & information about stars, asteroids, etc. Hands-on Universe Girl Scouts: Activities to help you complete the requirements for this badge. A great resource! |
Small Craft |
Personal
Floatation Devices: Info on the different types of PFD's. Boating Tips: Info on hypothermia & the HELP position. Boating Safety: Web site full of tips & info on all aspects of boating. Parts of a Boat: Diagram with labels & explanations. |
Sports Sampler |
Stretching
Exercises for Walking: Good exercises to do before your walk. Queens of the Gridiron:A tribute to women who have played tackle football, from high school level & up. First Ladies of Baseball: Info on the women who played professional baseball. Women's Basketball Hall of Fame: Famous women in basketball history. Ladies Pro Golf Association: Includes tips for Junior Golfers. (Thanks to Paula Wethington Rose for this site.) |
Stress Less |
Mind
Tools: How to Master Stress:This site has a lot of info on
stress, including recognizing stress, managing life crises, & stress
management techniques. Stress Management and Emotional Wellness Links:This page has links to many different stress related web sites. |
Swimming |
Water
Safety Tips: From the Army Corps of Engineers How to Use a Snorkel: The basics from eHow. Girl Power Swimming: Info on swimming basics, the history of swimming & more. |
Theater |
Visual Arts for Kids - Masks: Page of links to info & instructions on making various types of masks. |
Toymaker |
Life
of Children in Colonial Times: A lesson plan for teaching about
toys & games of the period. Also has instructions for a couple
of projects. Fun Play, Safe Play: Toy safety guidelines, organized by age group. |
Traveler |
Travel
Safety: Divided into categories such as international or domestic
travel. Hotel Fun 4 Kids: Has kid safety tips for lots of situations. |
Visual Arts |
Colors
for Kids & Teachers: Has lots of info & printable worksheets
to use. Colors for Kids: Teaches about the color wheel. Good basic graphics & easy to understand. National Gallery of Art: Kids web site from the National Gallery. |
Walking For Fitness |
Stretching Exercises for Walking: Good exercises to do before your walk. |
Water Fun |
Personal
Floatation Devices: Info on the different types of Pfd's Boating Tips: Info on hypothermia & the HELP position. Roper's Knots Page: Info on how to tie different knots & lots of links. Water Info: More water conservation tips |
Water Wonders |
The
Significance of Water: Explains the water cycle, uses of water,
etc. Properties of Water: Lots of info from Environment Canada. |
Weather Watch |
Making
a Hair Hygrometer: Detect moisture in the air with this easy
to make device! Weather Channel: Has safety tips for weather emergencies, lessons about different kinds of weather & more. (Thanks to Paula Wethington Rose for this site.) Project Safeside: A joint effort of the Red Cross & the Weather Channel. Helps you prepare for a weather emergency. (Thanks to Paula Wethington Rose for this site.) |
Wildlife |
All
About Nature - Animal Printouts: Info & coloring pages about
almost any animal ENature: Info on North American plants, animals, insects...you name it! Defenders of Wildlife from Kid's Planet: A great site with games, activities, & more! Wildlife Conservation Society Kid's Site: Another good site with info & activities. Animals, Myths, & Legends: Info on Wombats, coyotes, turtles, & kangaroos. |
Winter Sports |
Skate
FAQS: A web site dedicated to in-line skating. Sledding Safety Tips: List of tips for a good safe time. Hockey Glossary: Basic hockey terms explained. |
Women's Stories/ Women Today |
Distinguished
Women of Past & Present: Has important women in various fields,
from activism to veterinary medicine. National Women's Hall of Fame: Info on notable women who made advances in many areas. Woman Veterans of the US Military: Info on women who have served in the US Armed Forces since the Revolutionary War. Women in World History: Good site featuring info about women rulers & heroes. National Women's History Project: Lots of info on women's history, with links to other women's history sites. National Museum of Women In the Arts: This museum in DC also has special programs for Girl Scouts. Women's History Month Links: A pretty thorough list of links relating to women's history. |
World Neighbors |
Foreign
Languages for Travelers: This site is awesome! Has lots of
basics of many languages with sound files, so you can actually hear
how to say them properly. |
Write All About It |
Kidworld:
A web site with writing by kids. Write something & send
it in! Amazing Kids: Another fun web site where you can read writing by other kids or submit your own. Just for Kids: Tips on writing & illustrating from a published author of children's books. |
Yarn & Fabric Arts |
Macramé/Fiber
from About.com: Lots of info & links for macramé
jewelry. Crochet n' More: Free patterns & newsletter Creative World of DMC: DMC Floss web site has info for beginners, kids activities, & more! |
Your Outdoor Surroundings |
REI:
Outdoor clothing & camping supplies retailer. Campmor: Another outdoor clothing & camping supplies retailer. |
Junior Girl Scout Signs Links
Sign |
Links |
Sign of the Satellite |
Junior Girl Scout Troop 5414's Sign of the Satellite Page: Tells what this troop did to earn their Sign of the Satellite & has some helpful links. |
Site Name |
Content |
Junior Badge Helps & Worksheets for Stations |
This site is wonderful! Includes worksheets for lots of different Junior
badges & other awards. Good for helping get girls (& yourself)
organized. Files can be viewed with Microsoft Word, but if you
don't have it, despair not! There is a link to download Microsoft
Word Viewer on the site as well! |
Zoom School |
An on-line elementary classroom with lessons in geography, biology, language arts, and early childhood activities. This is a great site for kids. |
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