Juniors will learn more about how their government works—from their own town or city to the whole country.
PURPOSE:
When girls have earned this badge, they’ll know more about local and state government, as well as the three branches of the federal government.
Girl Scouts of Michigan Shore to Shore Tips and Resources
Michigan 2020 Women's Right to Vote Centennial Patch Program: In 2020, Girl Scouts across Michigan will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment – the constitutional amendment that gave women the right to vote. GSMISTS honors this milestone with the Michigan 2020 Women’s Right to Vote Centennial Patch. Girls can earn this patch by learning about the suffragists who fought for years for the right to vote.
Democracy for Girl Scouts with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation: Learn about the different ways you can learn about our government and the opportunities provided to Girl Scouts. Not in the Grand Rapids area? No problem! We'll discuss virtual civic education programs for your troop!
A Message from Mayor Bliss: Hey there Girl Scouts! Grand Rapids Mayor Rosalynn Bliss has a message for you about civic engagement.
On-Demand Program with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation: · Offers "Write Your Rep!" and “Get to Know the 3 Branches of Government” programs for troops to schedule at a time that works best. Programs are FREE.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Find out about local government
2. Find out about state
government
3. Find out about our country’s legislative
branch
4. Find out about our country’s executive branch
5.
Find out about our country’s judicial branch
PLAN YOUR MEETING:
- Video demonstration: Watch a volunteer lead Step 4 of this badge.
- Leading an engaging Junior meeting: Recommendations for facilitating group conversations, handling supplies, and organizing your meeting
- Digital ice breakers and games
- Virtual meeting agenda (PDF): Use this resource to help you adapt the meeting plans found in the Volunteer Toolkit
- Step-by-step planner: Sign in to the Volunteer Toolkit to find instructions for meeting 1 and meeting 2 of this badge, including materials lists, scripts, meeting aids, and more.