SUMMER 1999

Girl Scouting

Check out this thoughtful and adventurous website for Girls

Just4Girls

http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/
“Girls on the GO | Girls ask HOW | Girls ask WHY | Girl SPACE | Girl TALK | GIRL SCOUTING
Do you like to explore the world around you and find out how things work? Then this place is for you!” with a Links Directory for girls interested in Science, Math, &Technology, The Arts, Camping & Outdoor Recreation, Women’s History & Girl ‘Zines, Computers & Cyberspace, Preparing for College, and a section Just for Brownies & their Parents

What a Girl Scout Can Do about Y2K

http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/Why/Y2K/Y2K.htm
[Page no longer accessible]
A New Meaning for 0ur Motto “Be Prepared” “Most people are expecting a smooth changeover during the Y2K celebration. However, as Girl Scouts, we know it is best to “Be Prepared,” whether we’re waiting for a storm or a millenium bug.” Here are some things to do at home or with a troop or group.”

For Junior Girl Scouts -Technology Badge

http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/GS/insignia/Badges/tech.htm
“There are two sections to this badge: 1) using the computer and 2) navigating the Internet. Complete at least 3 activities from each section, to earn the Junior Girl Scout Technology Badge.” Also see:
http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/GS/insignia/Try-Its/pcg.htm;
http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/GS/insignia/Patches/etn.htm ; http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/GS/insignia/Patches/ciel.htm

A couple of very interesting features on this site:

For Adults

How to Put the Girl at the Center

Encouraging Family Involvement in Girls’ Learning Science http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/Why/scitech/gac/adult/adsci.htm
“How to Encourage Girls | How to Be a Partner | How to Ask Questions | Encouraging Creativity | What Is Girls At the Center? | Books &Things Did You Know?
Studies show that girls are more likely to succeed in a learning environment that: is cooperative, rather than competitive, emphasizes real-life applications, provides “hands-on” opportunities, provides female role models and career examples.”

For Girls

My Online Safety Pledge

http://www.girlscouts.org/girls/JFGfunctions/safpldg.htm
“Travelling through cyberspace can be fun, but like any trip you take you have to “Be Prepared” for unforeseen things. So, read this before you go any further. Then print this page out and discuss it with your adult partner.” Includes recommended approaches to avoiding giving out personal information, coming across information that feels uncomfortable, terms of “meeting” people online and getting permission from parents/guardians, setting up and sticking to rules for going online - when and where to participate.