THE CROSSROADS OF AMERICA
During a visit to Whitewater Canal State Historic Site, Girl Scouts will be able to accomplish the following badge requirements. Please note that the site is closed November-March.
As you arrive
What do you notice about the buildings and land around you?
Who would have lived here 100 years ago?
During your visit
What do you see?
Focus on an object in the room you are in. Have you seen something like this before? Where? How is it the same or different?
If you were a kid then, what would you do?
What is the coolest thing you see?
If you were an inventor then, what would you create?
Why do you think the historic site was preserved for people to visit?
After your visit
Talk with your family and/or troop about your visit. Share your top three things you found interesting, surprising, or cool.
19073 Main Street, Metamora, IN, USA
Take a trip to see us
Mill demonstrations take place at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. and are included in the price of admission.
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Daisy
Outdoor Art Maker
Step 1 – See the colors of nature: You probably notice colors outside when they’re very bright, like when you see pink flowers or a red bird. If you look a little closer, though, you can see lots of different colors in nature.
Step 2 – Hear the sounds of nature: When you hear the word “art,” what do you think? You might imagine a pretty picture on the wall or a painting in a museum. But did you know that music and dance are art, too? -
Brownie
Celebrating Community
Step 1 – Explore community symbols: A symbol is an object that means something special. For example,
the American flag is a symbol that shows we are proud of our country. There are lots of other community symbols to find.\Journey, WOW! Wonders of Water
Step 1 – Plan a Take Action project.Making Games
Step 1 – Try a Scavenger Hunt: Scavenger hunts are a great way to have fun with your friends or get to know new people. In this step, make your own. First, decide what you’ll look for. Then go on your search.Outdoor Art Creator
Step 1 – See the colors of nature: You probably notice colors outside when they’re very bright, like when you see pink flowers or a red bird. If you look a little closer, though, you can see lots of different colors in nature. -
Junior
Playing the Past
Step 5 – Become your character: Now, act as your character. Wear your costume and plan to share one thing about your life. You could teach some friends a game you learned, share the food you made with your family, or tell anything else you can dream up to others.Trail Adventure
Step 1 – Choose your outdoor adventure: What kind of adventure sparks your interest? Do you want to go trail running? Or take day hikes with family or Girl Scout friends? It’s your choice— so get started by exploring both of your options.
Step 2 – Plan and prepare: You decided on a trail-running or day-hiking adventure. Now, come up with a plan to make it happen.Mechanical Engineering: Crane
Step 1 – Explore simple and compound machines.Outdoor Art Explorer
Step 1 – Explore outdoor art: Outdoor art-and inspiration for making art of your own-can be found everywhere. Head outside and start exploring.
Step 4 – Be a nature photographer: Photographers are artists who see the world through the lens of a camera. Head outside with a camera and become a nature photographer.
