Reach for the Stars
22 May 2001
Girl Scouts of the USA has teamed up with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration in an effort to support new and existing local Girl Scout council and national science initiatives. This exciting collaboration will:
- Enhance Girl Scout programs designed to increase girls' and adults' understanding of, and interest in, science.
- Build on existing Girl Scout science, math and technology curriculum through in-depth exploration of science topics.
- Provide opportunities for girls to discover diverse career options.
Some of the resources available to the councils are:
- Fun, hands-on, interactive science activities available for their science events
- Online access to science activities through the Just 4 Girls pages of this site
- Program links to Brownie Girl Scout Try-Its, Junior Girl Scout badges and Cadette and Senior Girl Scout Interest Project awards
- Event speakers, including women scientists
- Training workshops on various science topics
- Participation in special events sponsored by NASA, such as Eclipse 2001
Contact Manager of Girl Facts at Girl Scouts of the USA's with any questions.
Training Workshops
Workshops for Girl Scout trainers of volunteers will be available by application. Interested trainers can check with their local Girl Scout council for the latest information on these upcoming workshops:
Global Climate Change and You
Topic: Weather
Presenters: Drs. Arlene and Joel Levine, NASA Langley Research Center
Dates: September 28-October 2, 2001
Place: Edith Macy Conference Center, Briarcliff Manor, New York
Solar System Exploration
Topic: Space
Presenters: NASA/Jet Propulsion Laboratory scientists and the Educational Outreach Forum
Dates: April 19-23, 2002
Place: Edith Macy Conference Center, Briarcliff Manor, New York
