Using Resources Wisely Not included:
For used item swap: Ask the girls to bring in toys or books they no longer use. For scavenger hunt: Pencils. For Earth art: Washable green and blue markers, spray bottle with water, glue. Remember, you don’t have to do all the activities.
Intro:
Let’s make the Girl Scout sign and say the Girl Scout Promise together. Would anyone like to lead it? On my honor, I will try: To serve God* and my country, To help people at all times, And to live by the Girl Scout Law. *Members may substitute for the word God in accordance with their own spiritual beliefs.
Icebreaker:
Have the girls say their name and and their favorite color!
Pick at least three of the following activities to complete to earn this petal! You can do these all in one meeting or over several meetings if you wish. Feel free to be creative, and modify or supplement these ideas with your own activities around the theme of using resources wisely.
Activity 1: Talk about it! Explain that using our resources wisely means protecting the things that are important to us and taking care of them so they last a long time. Today, we are going to be talking about using our earth’s resources wisely and helping protect our planet! Ask the girls: What is something you love about nature? What are some things our planet provides that help people live? What makes our planet beautiful? Why is it important to care for and protect our planet? What are some things we can do to protect our planet?
Activity 2: Reduce, reuse, and recycle Let’s talk about trash! What do we do with things when they are broken or used up, or we just don’t want them anymore? Often, they get thrown away! When we throw things away, the trash gets buried in the ground, in something called a landfill. This is not good for our planet; too much garbage can harm our water, air, and animal life! When things get thrown away, they eventually break down and blend into the soil. How long do you think it takes for these common items of garbage to break down? A straw (200 years), a diaper (500 years), a plastic bottle (450 years). Have the girls guess how many pounds of garbage they think the average person produces in a year. Over 1,500 pounds per person! Have the girls make a list of ways we can reduce the amount of garbage