It's about energy.
Of course, it takes energy to do exercise, so I guess we're technically still on the same page.
Page 5 of the book tells you a bit about energy. Page 7 introduces you to the badges you will earn when you complete the Journey. (Note that it mentions the Energy Tracker on pages 106 - 109 and the steps that must be followed.) Page 8 introduces you to Dez the Spider and what you're going to learn about on this Journey.
And then we start. The girls should read pages 10 - 25 for their first session. Here are some videos they can watch for more information. Most of these videos are under 5 minutes long, unless otherwise noted.
Make Me Genius Video - What is Energy?
Make Me Genius Video - Potential vs Kinetic Energy Lesson
Bill Nye Renewable Energy Short Video (3:07)
Bill Nye Energy Episode (Full Version 22:59)
Eco Kids - The Planet Needs Help (Carbon Footprint)
Curious Kids: Eco Footprint
Energy Kids (U.S. Energy Information Administration (information; no video)
Activities to complete:
- Read through page 25 in the Get Moving book.
- Learn a little more about energy. You can use the videos or website provided above, find your own sources online, check out a library book, talk to someone who knows a lot about energy.... whatever works best for you. Let me know what you found most interesting (posting some answers as a response to this blog would work for that.)
- Draw a diagram of a room you know pretty well. Place an X on the places in the room where energy is used. What kinds of energy are being used (this is on page 13 in your book).
- From page 18:
- See how long you can go without using electricity. No lights, no technology, etc.
- Talk to your family about energy. Write an energy pledge that is practical and doable now. This can be things like making sure you turn off lights and other things in a room if you aren't in there, walking or riding a bike if you are going somewhere close enough to do that, etc. See page 19 for more ideas. Let me know what you pledge! (Starter for your pledge on page 20.)
- Answer this question: What values of the Girl Scout law will you be living by following your pledge? Using resources wisely and what else?
In a few days, I'll post another section of instructions for this Journey. You don't have to wait, though! You can move as quickly in this book as you want to!
-Ms. Kim
