LIBRARY NEWS
Looking for some great ideas for your troop meetings?
The Service Unit Library

is the place to look. We are stocked with tons of ideas and samples for all ages.
You can keep materials out for a minimum of one month but more if no one needs the materials. We have materials to help programming an entire meeting or simply supplement one. Videos, tape cassettes, on subjects of crafts, foods, camping, songs, travel, health, etc.
Contact Linda to arrange for use of any of these items.
dl.frederick@usfamily.net


ENVIRONMENT
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Nature Watching Science action book containing more than 20 activities and ideas to find, watch, and identify plants and animals in your backyard and beyond; includes a naturalists tray, tweezers, inspections dish, animal charts, etc.
D,B,J,C
National Wildlife Week Folder
Booklet has activites and info on plant and animal habitat.
Sonora desert relationships Animal habitats and changes
Insect microhabitat Dangers to sea turtles
Human population growth and stresses Weather walk
Adaptation of a "space alien" in our solar system Ocean odyssey
Poster of animal habitats Importance of trees
B,J,C
Water Program Six-part program contained in three videos:
Video #1 As the Drip Drops
The Properties of Water
Time: 8:13 min
Video #2 The Water Cycle
Where Does Water Go?
Time: 8:35 min
Video #3 Dirty Water/How Can We Save Water? Time: 12:05 min

"Gift of Water"

(2 copies)

Booklet has seven sections dealing with important water facts or issues, includes activites:
Water and life Water our growing dependence
Water and civilization Pollutants--sources and actions
The hydrologic cycle Service project ideas
Resources for environment agencies A threatened resource
B,J,C,S
Clear Water Project Booklet on how to monitor the clarity and pH of a lake three times during a 12-month period:
Basic facts about lakes Activities and Scientific instruments creation
Issues affecting lakes
J,C,S

5 Alive--Ecology
(2 copies)

Booklet of Service Unit Event from World of Out-of-Doors; using the five senses: activities and games.
B,J
Environmental Resource Packet Program Emphases packet Includes:
A resource directory of speakers, entertainers, field trips, displays, demonstrations, print materials and audo/visuals List of Links to GS programs and recognition
How to make a quickie solar box cooker activity sheet Activity guide
Pioneer Press Primer Sheet
D,B,J,C,S
Pollution Solutions Packet Booklet "let's Clean Up our Act" activities and information:
Defines pollution and examples Air Pollution
Identify consumer issues Re: solid waste and hazordous materials Water Pollution
Solid waste survey Reduce pollution
Reduce pollution Compost, landfills, etc. Resource Listing
Poster
B,J,C,S
Explore New Worlds through Science and Technology packet Booklet with information and activites:
Plowing through garbage--earthworms In hot water--how to heat water
Reduced to a pulp- - use of paper and waste Sound sailing -- affects of tides on tankers
Happy Birthday Earth -- party and presents for the Earth The view from here-- poster activity of 3 dimensional model of the Big Dipper
B,J,C,S
Tornado, Thunderstorm and Lightning packet Three booklets from NOAA and Red Cross:
Tornadoes: natures most violent storms Advanced spotter's field guide
Thunderstorms and lightning; the underrated killers!
B,J,C,S
Earth 'n Jeopardy Environmental Trivia Game by Minnesota Earth Day Network
J,C,S
My World Ecological Action from the World of Out of Doors Brownie short-term packet includes six meeting plans
B
Fun and Easy Nature Science Investigations Book of ten investigations (48 page) and accompanying book of activities geared for Brownies and Juniors
B,J,C,S
Nature's Web: Communities & Conservation Educator's guide for National Wildlife Week
B,J,C,S
Space - How & Why (1986) An Activity Book: Includes history, puzzles, and crafts.
B,J,C
Color Sheet--Pollution Color Sheet & Games by MN Pollution Control Agency
D,B
Wild Rice Pamphlet Brochure of Ecology, Harvest & Management of Wild Rice
B,J,C,S
Minnesota Forest Facts Flyer with information on Forestry & Resources
B,J,C,S
Water: A Precious Resource Information on the world's water resources (1 page)
B,J,C,S
Weather Videos Two KARE-TV 11 videos regarding weather conditions: "Simply Science Goes to School" (22:46 min) and "Simply Science Storms Ahead" (22:36 min)
B,J,C,S
Nature's Web: Caring for the Land National Wildlife Week Packet prepared by National Wildlife Federation -- Includes Book and Poster with eight programs detailed by grade level, materials needed and learning objectives (31 pages)
D,B,J,C
A challenge for Environmental Action: Contemporary Issues Series- Earth Matters (1990) Contemporary Issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Mountain Wildlife Coloring and Activity Book Coloring book, crossword puzzle, track chart, etc. Includes animals such as Bighorn, Bison, Mountain Goat, etc.
D,B,J
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle packet File folder of materials on environmental education. Includes activities for all ages, Handbook to Reducing Waste, coloring books, Newsletter, reprints of associated articles, Scavenger Hunt game, List of environmental books for each age group, Glossary of environmental terms, no waste holiday ideas, and other resources
D,B,J,C,S,A
Astronomy packet Packet includes information on the Eisenhower Observatory in Hopkins, speaker referrals and packet on our solar system with glossary, etc.
D,B,J,C,S
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HISTORICAL INFORMATION
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Mighty Mississippi Passport Program Program guide for learning about the Mississippi in Minnesota (sponsored by Target Stores, Wilderness Inquiry, Miss. Nat'l River and Recreations Area/Nat'l Park Service and the McKnight Foundation); guide to locations of interest, local Twin Cities sites.
D,B,J,C,S
Fram Ada to Zumbrota
Star Tribune article about how Minn. Cities and townships got their names.
D,B,J,C,S,A
The Sotry of Juliette Low/ Who is a Daisy Girl Scout Book on the story of Juliette Low(also includes a Daisy Scout introduction)
D,B

75 Years of Girl Scouting

Book of the history of Girl Scouting
D,B,J,C,S
1913 Girl Scout Promise & Law Sheet with 1913 Girl Scout Promise & Law
D,B,J,C,S

A Bridge to the Future: The History of Diversity in Girl Scouting (1996)

Book re: the exploration of racial and ethnic diversity since 1912 (64 pgs)
B,J,C,S
Did You Know? Fun Facts & History Trivia about our Greater Mpls. Council Information sheet with facts about Greater Minneapolis Council--cookies, camps, volunteers, events...
B,J,C,S
Golden Eaglet to Gold Award: Girl Scouting from 1915 to Today Council Patch Program to learn more about GS History and the Girl Scout Council of Greater Mpls.
B,J,C,S
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INTERNATIONAL/DIVERSITY AWARENESS
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
More Alike than Different (2 copies) Booklet from World of People; Eight meeting programs on differences and similarities w/activities (short-term packet)
B
Passport to Friendship (2 copies)
International packet includes age-level games, songs, activites to supplement age-level programs; includes resource guide (short-term packet)
D,B,J
Passport to Friendship International packet includes age-level games, songs, activites to supplement age-level programs; includes resource guide (short-term packet)
C,S

Think Globally, Act Locally

Multicultural awareness program divides program into three sections:
Looking In - The family and community }Activites, Games, Resource Guide }(short-term packet)
Looking Out - GS Around the World and World Games
Loking Wider Still - A Global Community and Think Globally, Act Locally
B,J
Operation Freindship - Brownie(2 copies) Booklet with meeting program, activity, craft, and pen pal resource guide (short-term packet)
D

Operation Freindship - Juniors

Booklet with meeting program, activity and pen pal resource guide (short-term packet)
B
Operation Freindship - Daisy (2 copies) Booklet with meeting program, activity and pen pal resource guide (short-term packet)
J
International Literacy Partners in Action Booklet contains info on the world and cultural diversity. Includes specific age-related activities, games, crafts (short-term packet)
D,B,J,C,S
Girl Scout Read About (2 copies) PAL Kit Leader's Guide - a council-wide literacy community development project
B,J,C,S,A
Literacy (4 copies) Leader handguide with requirements and programs for Literacy Patch
D,B,J,C,S
Minnesota Literacy Partners in Action (4 copies) Sames as above with emphasis on diversity in the Minnesota population (short-term packet)
D,B,J,C,S
Junior Girl Scout Disability Awareness Badge Booklet for Badge; activities, surveys, sign language, resource guide (short-term packet)
J
Pride in Our Past, African Heritage Patch Booklet with information activities, games and resource guide (short-term packet)
B,J,C,S
Shannon, an Ojibway Dancer Book provides insider's view in to contemporary Ojibway people.
B,J,C
Anishinabe and Dakota
(2 copies)
Native American Indian Service Unit/Site Event Packet from World of People; games, activities, stories, food, resource guide.
B,J
International Friendship
(2 copies)
Cultural Awareness Service Unit/Site Event Packet from World of People; games, activities, format, info, and songs.
B,J
Discover Awareness Trail Disbility Awareness Service Unit Event Packet for Junior Disability Awareness Badge from World of People; games, activities, surveys, etc.
J
WAGGS World Games & Recipes (1997) Booklet of games and recipes from many countries including spcific games for International Thinking Day
D,B,J,C,S
Trefoil Around the World (current Edition) Book on WAGGS (World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts)
B,J,C,S
Thinking Day Program Resource Booklet for Thinking Day; includes fact sheet, resources history, activities, ceremonies, calendar, puzzle, games.
D,B,J,C,S
Different But Alike Three-part patch program
B,J,C,S
Daisy Girl Scouts Discover the World of People - Cultural Pluralism Booklet with six meeting plans for Daisy meetings (short-term packet) (2 copies)
D
Daisy Girl Scouts Discover the World of People Booklet with six meeting plans for Daisy meetings (short-term packet)
D
Reach Out 1990: Come Outdoors & Touch the World of Girl Scouting A pre-event booklet to help plan programs for girls to experience girl scouting around the world
B,J,C,S
British Folder Includes information on Britian
B,J,C,S
Italian Currency Envelope countaining Italian currency
B,J,C,S
Washington DC article Questions of Inquiry whil on a trip to Washington DC, such as "Is the President Like a King?"; "Who's My Congressman?":"Who Signed the Declaration of Independence?" and "Where Does Money Come From?"
B,J,C
Focus on Ability: Serving Girls with Special Needs (1998) Book with practical tips such as "Preparing Your Troop or Group," "Simulating Disabilities,""Learning Disabilities," etc. Hand-on tips (111 pgs)
D,B,J,C,S
Right to Read: Contemporary Issues Series- Literacy(1990) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
"Shake it to the One You Love the Best" cassette tape and songbook Songs and Lullabies from black musical traditions
D,B,J,C,S
Holiday Traditions Around the World Folder containing information about holiday traditions around the world
D,B,J,C,S
International Day Packet from 1999 Service Unit Event Ideas for a service unit event or individual troop activities
D,B,J,C,S
Packet on international children's aid societies and organizations Packet includes information from UNICEF, PSI (Public Services International), Mission of TDH Canada, Feed the Children, Children's Aid Direct.
J,C,S,A
Promoring Pluralism: Contemporary Issues Series - Valuing Differences (1995) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Guide to Media Literacy Twin Cities Public Television's guide to media literacy; explains basics, how to use TV in positive ways, tolls to understand the impact of TV (23 pgs) D,B,J,C,S
101 Tools for Tolerance: Simple Ideas for Promoting Equity and Celbrating Diversity Booklet prepared by the Southern Poverty Law Center (16 pgs) D,B,J,C,S
Ten ways to Fight Hate; a Community Response guide Booklet prepared by the Southern Poverty Law Center (28 pgs) C,S,A
Pluralism Candy Activity Game for teaching differances and similarities in all of us D,B,J,C,S
2002 Event Descriptions for Council Administered International Opportunities International Wider Opportunities Update by GSUSA C,S
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ADULT/LEADER
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
What We Stand For - Girl Scouts of the USA (1994) Book re: principles and pracitices of girl scouting.
A
Leader's Digest; Blue Book of Basic Documents (1997)
Booklet contains Charter of GSUSA, Constitution of GSUSA, Policies of GSUSA and Credentials (15 pages)
A
Adult Awards and Recognitions (Sept 200) Idea booklet and information of adult award and recognition for volunteers; includes "Thank You" Is Important, Guidelines and descriptions, & applications.
A

Volunteer Policies and Standard (1995)

Booklet explaining volunteer policies and standards (7 pgs)
A
Adult Training Opportunities (9/95-8/96) Council Training Program Bulletin and Calendar
A

1995 Troop Cookie Manager Training

Video - Training Cookie Troop Managers
A
Annual Fund - Family Division Video - GMGSC annual fund family division info
A
1996 Program Aides Index Listing of individuals in Metro Area that are program aides
A
Girl Scout Uniforms, Insignia and Recognitions (1996) Book listing all insignia, uniforms & recognitions with descriptions & pictures
A
Kids Out of Control (1989) Book published by Hazelden about youth
A
Brownie Vest Vest (medium) to be used as pattern by sewing
A
College Scholarships for Girl Scouts
(Jan 2000)
Booklet that list college scholarships for Silver and Gold recipients
S,A
Roundtable Outline re: Contemporary Issues Series An outline to introduce issues series to leaders.
A
Responding to Hat at School; a guide for Teachers, Counselors and Administrators (1999) Book published by Teaching Tolerance; topics include "everyday Action", "school-wide Emergency Response","Long-range Commitment" (64 pgs)
A
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CAMPING/OUTDOOR TRAINING
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Stargazing article Newspaper reference on Web sites for home astronomers
B,J,C,S
Snow Caves
Article on how to build a snow cave for winter survival and fun
B,J,C,S,A
Outdoor Education in Girl Scouting (1984) Book on outdoor activities, skills, crafts, foods, first aid, etc. (172 pgs)
B,J,C,S

Troop Camp Manual (1995-1996) Revised Jan 2001

Booklet on Troop camping (101 pages) includes:
Introduction to camping Tools for camping
Safety and emergency procedures Stoves, charcoal and fires
Group living skills Receipes cooking, sanitation
Planning Maps, compasses, Knots and trails
Gear Outdoor activities
Campsites and troop house Ceremonies and traditions
B,J,C,S
Trekking Network Directory Directory compiles info provided by host GS Councils. Info about USA facilities at GS sites that may be used by traveling groups.
B,J,C,S

Hostelling International - American Youth Hostels Info & Map

Map of US Hostels, Application & Information
J,C,S
Regional Park Map Twin Cities Metro Area Regional Park Map
D,B,J,C,S
Outdoor education in Girl Scouting (1996) Book prepared by GSUSA with chapters on "stepping into the outdoors', Learning outdoor skills", "Let's go camping","Staying Safe","Compass and Map Skills","Understanding our environment","Planning for a trip camping",etc. (180 pgs) B,J,C,S
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CRAFTS, GAMES, COOKING, AND SONGS
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Games for Girl Souts (1st edition) Book that contains games including:
The New Girl Scout Snow and water games
First Troop Meetings Relays/party games
Indoor/Outdoor meetings Especially for brownies
Home and community Early American Games
Foriegn travel and other countries  
D,B,J,C,S
Games for Girl Souts (3rd edition)
Book that contains games including:
Getting started To and from and In-between
Getting to-know-you games Simple games to make
Quiet games for indoors or outdoors GS lore and skills
Active games for indoors or outdoors Nature awareness games
Relay games Wide games and special events
D,B,J,C,S
World Games and Recipes Book
D,B,J,C,S

"The Paperbag Mystery" Play

Silly play for 13 characters
B,J
Fall Encampment Pamphlet - Sept 1992 Robbinsdale Service Unit Event Songbook
D,B,J,C

Ruby Romance Pamphlet - 1991

Event Songbook
D,B,J,C
Summer's Magic Pamphlet - Daycamp 1993 French Regional Park Event Songbook, Gam and Puzzle Resource
D,B,J,C
Adventures at Elm Creek Pamphlet - Daycamp 1992 Day Camp Event; activities, games, puzzles, songs, craft
D,B,J
Leaders' Escape Pamphlet - 1995 City Lights Service Unit Songbook
D,B,J,C,S
Songs from the Pocket Songbook/tape This song tape has been donated to each greater Minneapolis council service unit by the Songbirds Chapter of the Alumni Friends of Girl Scouting
D,B,J,C,S
Girl Scout Pocket Songbook Songbook with guitar chords by GSUSA
D,B,J,C,S
Songs of All Time Songbook of folksongs by Council of Southern Mountains of the Appalachian
D,B,J,C,S
Skip to my Lou Songbook with detailed dance directions; international songs as well
D,B,J,C,S
Young Women in Harmony Student Songbook Songbook by Sweet Adelines International
D,B,J,C,S
Brownies Own Songbook
(2 copies)
Songbook and tape of piano
B
Exploring the Hand Arts craft book includes design, paper prints, bookbinding, wood, metal, glass, leather, clay, textile arts & needlework (104 pgs)
B,J,C,S
Games for Girl Scouts 2nd Edition: Book of games including get acquanted games, international games, guessing, quizzes & puzzles, singing & rythmic games, relays, etc. (96 pgs)
D,B,J,C
The Game of Junior Scouting Waterproof "Board" game for Juniors based upon material in the GS Handbook
J
Play with Pepper Book of creative toys and decoration with clear diagrams and instructions
D,B,J
Pepples and Pods: A book of Nature Crafts Combination of nature book and craft book with puzzles , games and art projects.
D,B,J
Games to sing and Play Movement songs and games from around the world.
D,B,J
Better Homes & Gardens - Let's Pretend Book that includes art Projects, crats, simple cooking, science & nature activities.
D,B
Celebrate Spring Activity Pack - Songs, crafts, poems, etc. (144 pages)
D,B,J
Crafts - Easy Learning Activities Crafts organized by seasons (73 pgs)
D,B,J
The Unbelievable Bubble Book (1989) Complete set of how-to tips and techniques for soap bubbles. (79 pgs)
D,B,J
Bubble Magic Book Book all about bubbles; how to make, blow, techniques, etc. (96 pgs)
D,B,J
The 2nd Raffi Songbook 42 songs from Raffi albums, such as Baby Beluga, Rise and Shine and One Light, One Sun; piano and guitar arrangements.
D,B,J
Our Songs songbook Songbook for singers from 7-11 years; includes movement directions
B,J
U of Michigan Songbook Songbook from "festival of Song"; includes songs from other countries
D,B,J,C,S
Christmas Song Activity Activity/game of a sheet of pictographs of various popular Christmas carols-try to identify
B,J,C,S,A
Beyond Cookies: A Collection of Recipes by Girl Scout Troop #28 of Houghton, Michigan Cookbook written and produced by a Girl Scout Troop. Also gives information on producing your own cookbook by Morris Press
B,J,C,S,A
Free To Be You and Me Book conceived by Marlo Thomas, includes songs, musical scores, poems, activities, stories
D,B,J
The Story of the Dream Catcher and other Native American Crafts & Artwork Scholastic book about dream catchers, other basket weaving and bead making; how-to instructions
D,B,J,C
Make Crafts book 25 unique craft projects ages 6-11 (48 pages)
D,B
Pamphlet with Halloween Crafts Orange pamphlet includes: A New Way to do Leaf Prints; Halloween Little People Ghosts; Bug Juice song; Jack-o-Lantern Candles; Receipes for Critters in the Hay; Brain Surgery Salad and Web Crawlers
D,B,J,C
Arts & Crafts (march-May) Crafts related to spring (72 pages)
D,B
Program Activity Cards Acticvity cards for program ideas for "communication","creative drama","Family living","investigation","outdoor play","People and places","Consturction"; crafts and experiments D,B,J,C
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HEALTH/FITNESS/PREVENTION
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Brest Cancer Awareness
(2 copies)
Patch program for Junior, Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts
J,C,S
Walk Minnesota Packet
Packet Includes resource guide/program brochure and map
D,B,J,C,S
Partners: Daisy Girl Scouts Discover the World of Wellness Short-term packet--six meeting program focusing on self-esteem, games, activiteis, nutrition, sports and exercise
D

Partners: Brownies Discover the World of Well Being
(2 Copies)

Short-term packet--six meeting program focusing on self-esteem, games, activities, sex roles, stereotypes and relationships
B
Partners Not Pests Fair
(2 copies)
Event Guide Booklet for groups; booklet to aid with activities for the "partners" program
B,J

Partners Pawn Fair

An event guide for groups booklet to aid with activities for the "Partners" Program
B,J
Partners Not Pawns: Partners Sample (2 copies) Three session program on self-esteem, sex roles, stereotypes, relationships, decisions; games and activities
J,C
Fun and Fit (2 copies) Sports and Fitness; service unite/site event; World of well being; program to develop self potential
B,J
Celebrate Me from the World of Well Being Booklet - supplemental resource with activities, games, crafts, skills
J
TJ Teamwork Series Kit (2 copies) Video tape and kit - teamwoek series; skills of planning, cooperating and appreciating differences, work and play together; leaders guide and work sheets; posters
B,J
TJ Conflict Resolution Series Kit Video tape and kit - conflict resolutions series; resolving conflicts without violence; skills of managing anger; respecting different points of view; friendly words, posters; handouts
A
Jr. Girl Scouts Discover the World of Well Being Short-term packet--six meeting program focusing on self-esteem, awareness, safety, games, activities, nutrition, sports and exercise
J
Smoking Stinks Story & Coloring Book Coloring book with story about smoking
D,B
Celebrate Being a Girl from the Worl of Well Being Short-term packet - seven meeting programs focusing on your body, family & friends, fitness, feelings, nutrition, fashion & image, career visit
J
Celebrate Me: a Pre-teen Curriculum on the Prevention of High-Risk Behaviors (1988) CMCSC book to assist in programs of self-awareness, sexuality, peer pressure, AIDS prevention, values, etc, (58 pgs)
J,C
Girl Scouts Take the Lead! Fight Drugs Leader's tip sheet includes activities for increasing decision-making skills, role-playing situations; includes girl handout and stickers
D,B,J,C,S
Sports Illustrated Flyer-Girls are Great (1987) Sports Illustrated section on girls and women in sports
D,B,J,C,S
Girls to the Rescue Ten Fairy tales in which the heroes are girls. Ages 8-13
B,J
Growing Up Female: Contemporary Issues Series - Girls Are Great Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Preventing Child Abuse: Contemporary Issues Series - Staying Safe (1986) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Women's World Cup Soccer Patch Short-term packet to learn about the sport of soccer
B,J,C,S
Food Guide Pyramid Handout A blank worksheet of the nutritional food pyramid to be filled out by the girls
D,B,J,C,S
Bike Safety and Bike-A-Thon Packet Handouts, instructions for a bike-a-thon; list of guest speakers, etc. put out by the State of MN Bike Safety Council
D,B,J,C,S
Fit For Each Other project guide GSCGM community service project packet; developing relationships with older adults, ages 55 and up, in an effort to increase physical activity among older adults
D,B,J,C,S
Physical Fitness (BSA) Cub Scouts Sports Book for physical fitness; lists exercies and effects
D,B,J
Bowling Brochure Brochure published by the Women's International Bowling Congress, Young America Bowling Alliance and In-school Bowling Program. History of bowling, selection of the right equipment and direct links to junior badges
B,J
Developing Health & Fitness: Contemporary Issues Series - Be Your Best (1986) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Facing Family Crisis: Contemporary Issues Series - Caring & Coping (1988) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Preventing Youth Suicide: Contemporary Issues Series - Reaching Out (1987) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
Preventing Teenage Pregnancy: Contemporary Issues Series - Decisions for your Life (1989) Contemporary issues booklet with meeting plans
D,B,J,C,S
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MISCELLANEOUS
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Girl Scout Silver Award Project Guide (8/01) Project Guide for Cadettes and Leaders to earn the Silver Award
C,A
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Guide (9/99) and Revision (8/01)
Project Guide for Seniors and Leaders to earn the Gold Award
S,A
Guide to Creating Troop/Group Web Sites GSC of GM guideline booklet on creating an Internet Web Site
A

Ceremonies for Girl Scouts

Booklet on ceremonies; ideas, procedures, plans for investiture, rededication and awards, opening and closing, flag, bridging and fly-up, Juliette Low, Thinking Day
D,B,J,C,S,A
Literacy Community Development Projects Booklet of Service Unit/Site Literacy community development projects; booklet on how to organize such a project - can be utilized on a troop only level
J,C,S,A

Ceremonies in Girl Scouting

Book on ceremonies;worksheets, ideas, use of colors, flag, welcoming, opeining and closing, investiture and rededication, Founder's Day, etc. (68 pgs)
D,B,J,C,S,A
Co-op HELP Booklet May 2000 Help guide for co-op troops
D,B,J,C,S
My Daisy Girl Scout Activity Scrapbook (current) Book - the Daisy Activity book
D
Potpourri from the Five Worlds of Girl Scouting Booklet - Brownie short-term packet - ten meeting plans, covering nutrition, safety, skills, wather, environment, animals, and science
B
Daisy Girl Scouts Discover the World Of Arts Booklet - short-term packet - six meetings covering artistic crativity, forms of expression, colors and shapes, and music & Song
D
Cub Scout Funbook (1986) Book with games, recipes, crafts, projects (88 pages)
D,B,J
Weeblos Den Activities (1989) Book with games, recipes, crafts, projects (96 pages)
J
How to Book (BSOA) Book with games, skits, crafts, costumes, puppets, activities, etc.(150 pages)
D,B,J
Physical Fitness (BSA) Cub Scouts sports book for physical fitness - lists exercises & effects
B,J
Helping Your Children Learn Math Educators resource book includes games, puzzles
D,B
Interest Projects for Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts (1997) Book of Special older girl projects
C,S
Brownie Girl Scout Try-its (1997) Five New Try-Its for Brownies
B
1996 Program Aides Listing of Twin Cities' trained volunteers in various areas
D,B,J,C,S
Scouting Ministry Assoc. of African Methodist Episcopal Scouts Pamphlet
B,J,C,S
Simplicitiy Pattern Junior Uniform pattern - Girls Sizes 7-16
J
Community Service Program Booklets Age related packets with complete "how to" of community service projects
D,B,J,C,S,
US Flag Packet packet with flag ceremony and brochure with infor about the history, usage, etc. of the US flag.
D,B,J,C,S
Local Government Packet packet on the city of Golden Valley, organizational chart; 1998 Citizen's guide to Hennipen County Government Services
B,J,C,S
"Everyone's Welcome" Videos Two videos for adult volunteer recruitment purposes. Two identical videos. (one is 60 min loop tape; the other 6:08 min)
A
Washington DC pictures Calendar containg large pictures of government buildings in our nation's capital
B,J,C,S
CentsAbility Developed to help Girl Scouts learn and implement key concepts and skills related to personal money management. They'll learn the all-important balancing act between income and expenses as they balance their budgets. Developed by Mutual of America.
J,C,S
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TECHNOLOGY/SCIENCE/MATH
TITLE
 
AGE LEVEL
Money Magic Booklet from the World of Today and Tomorrow; ten meeting plans using math in everyday life; saving, games, activities, songs (short-term packet) (2 copies)
B
Science Sleuth (2 copies)
Booklet from the World of Today and Tomorrow six meeting plans covering:
J
WonderWhy Binder program kit for developing interest in and a positive attitude towards science, math and technology; games, experiments, activities; program links guide
B,J,C,S

WonderWhy Science & Math

Service unit site event guide for brownie & juniot Girl Scouts from the World of Today & Tomorrow; includes experiments
B,J
Sun Charts and Constellations Packet packet put out by the WCCO Radio and ST Paul Pioneer Press for studying the constellation throughout the year
D,B,J,C,S

All About Magnifying Glasses book

Do-it-yourself science book by Scholastic Press. what is a magnifying glass, how does it work, activities and experiments, etc.
D,B,J
Experiments from www.yucky.com Vampire Soap, Mighty Morphin' Milk; Water Layers Everywhere (for Water everywhere try-it)
D,B,J
Simple Science Projects packet printed by CELLS (Center for Early Learning and Living Sciences); lots of simple activities, experiments and descriptions of science for fun
D,B,J
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COUNCIL RESOURCES
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Sagwa activities 2003 Sagwa, The Chinese Siamese Cat Calendar and Activity guides; twelve themes in the calendar. GSUSA is looking for troop/groups that are using the materials to take pictures and write stories about Sagwa and their experience. If you are interested in receiving these materials or submitting stories and pictures, contact Bertrene Cage, Multicultural Program Manager at 763-971-4046
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Thinking Day Support Packets Available in the Girl Scout Store for $1
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Traveling Historical Trunks A narrator will bring these trunks to your Girl Scout meeting and entertain your troop/group. Call Joan at 651-735-4150 for details.
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Positive Power The program has two goals: to give girls the knowledge and skills to resist and reduce abuse in their lives, and to empower them to build healthy relationships. Available in the Girl Scout Store.
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Fan Mail for Troops overseas Your troop/group can send uplifting letters to our service men and women all over the world. Mail is appreciated all year round!! For more information, visit http://www.troopfanmail.net ALL
Thinking Day Board Game International Trivial Pursuit. Teaches fun facts about the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. Available from the Council Office.
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