Junior Girl Scout Journey Tie-Ins

Journey to the Stars Overnight

George Observatory

It’s Your Planet – Love it!

Juniors: Get Moving!

Book / Page / Tie In
Girls / 54 – 57 / Learn about sources of light pollution and observe the effects of light pollution and our ability to see stars.
Adult Guide / 14 – 15 / Discuss the wasting of energy and benefits of saving energy with light pollution.
Observe the night sky with expert astronomers. Learn constellations, the importance of the North Star and how to find directions without a compass.
Take a nature hike after dark to identify mammals, reptiles and insects along the paved Creekfield Nature Path.
Tie-in with Innovate Project to discover how people are working on energy issues such as light pollution.
Adult Guide / 22 / Discover ways animals use energy or conserve energy in natural settings.
Adult Guide / 45 / Observe animals in their natural habitat
Explore how various animals use movement (or lack of movement) for survival.
On the hike, practice “Leaving No Trace,” which ties in with Outdoor Camper badge.

It’s Your World – Change it!

Juniors: Agent of Change

Book / Page / Tie In
Power of One – experience various real-world careers and what traits each specialized job requires.
Power of Team – Work with others during the simulation to solve problems and achieve success.
Power of Community – Form opinions about the future direction of our national space program. Where should we go in space? Who should go to space? Should we colonize other moons or planets?
Learn how to be a Adult Guide and experience role-playing as girls become astronauts and mission controllers in the Challenger Learning Center.
Adult Guide / 25 / The Expedition Center offers learning by doing, also known as experiential learning, and is a hands-on learning process that engages girls in continuous cycles of action and reflection.
Discover ways to use teamwork as you connect and take action in realistic simulation experiences.
Adult Guide / 27 / Expedition Center mission offers co-operative learning as the girls work toward shared goals and by encouraging the sharing of skills, knowledge and learning.

It’s Your Story – Tell it!

Juniors: aMuse

Book / Page / Tie In
Adult Guide / 13 / Girls explore all the roles open to them in life as they experience various careers such as pilots, doctors, robotic experts, scientists, engineering, and communicators.
Adult Guide / 28 / Experience unique roles of Astronaut and Mission Controller in the Expedition Center. Girls try on roles and learn the power of story.
Adult Guide / 34 / Girls can be anything—explore the many roles available to them.
Gain courage and confidence as you solve problems and lead teams to success during emergency situations.
Learn about famous role models from our American space history.

National Leadership Outcomes encouraged at the Expedition Center

Discover –

·  Girls develop strong sense of self.

·  Girls gain practical life skills.

·  Girls seek challenges in the world.

Connect –

·  Girls promote cooperation and team building.

Take Action –

·  Girls are resourceful problem-solvers.

·  Girls feel empowered to make a difference.