United We Stand Badge
For Junior Girl Scouts
America is a very special place to live. It provides all of its people with the freedoms necessary to lead a happy life. Find out how to celebrate the things that make the United States unique.
Complete at least six out of 10 activities.
1. Show the Colors
Learn the correct way to fly an American flag or carry one in a parade. How do you show that you respect the flag?
2. Write On!
With the help of an adult, send cards to people in the Army, Navy, or other U.S. armed forces. Thank these people for protecting your freedoms.
Note: For security reasons the US Department of Defense has discontinued special mail programs addressed to "any serviceman." If you want to do this particular activity, you need to address the cards or box of cards to a specific person. This is a great activity for those who have contacts on military bases or overseas. Check out the DOD news release on alternatives to sending mail.
3. Express Yourself
Write a poem or create a piece of art about what your country means to you. Submit it to your local or school newspaper, or your council newsletter.
4. Roots
One of the unique things about America is that it is a nation of immigrants. Find out what countries the people in your community or their ancestors came from. How many different nationalities, religions, and cultures are within your own town? city? state?
