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JUNIOR GIRL SCOUTS 
Explore the world around you through the eyes of a ---Scientist ---Engineer 

 Science Sleuth: Investigate these challenges as a Science Detective--

• The uniqueness of fingerprints - Lift a print like a CSI, compare your fingerprint with a friend
• Separating light--Is white the only light we can see?  What is light?  How do we see color?  Make a spectroscope to discover some properties of light
• “Tricky” water--make some educated guesses while conducting experiments with water
• Recycled paper--discover the texture of paper by making a piece to take home. Compare this paper with a follow-up troop activity handed out in the workshop.

Science Discovery: Act like a Scientist as you observe, question and experiment--

• Explore water and surface tension through a series of water activities
• Experiment with chemical reactions of acids and bases
• Friction-but where’s the rub?  Conduct some friction tests
• Reflected light creates a special effect--make a kaleidoscope to take home
• Let your eyes trick your brain--optical illusions

Making It Matter: What do Silly Putty, bridges and clocks have in common?  Engineers are everywhere!

• Create some polymers as CHEMICAL engineers
• Design and build bridges as CIVIL engineers
• Deconstruct a clock as MECHANICAL engineers
• Test some simple machines and discover how they make work easier

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