43 JUNIOR GIRL SCOUT
GRADE LEVEL
Junior
4-5 LEARNING BY DOING BY GRADE LEVEL
Generally, girls could... engage in learning
experiences that are hands-
on, self-directed, and apply
to real-life situations.
begin to reect on what
they have learned and
what they might try
differently next time.
explain concepts and
practices to others. SAMPLE INDICATORS
For example, girls might... initiate a hands-on
Take Action project that
addresses a real-life
problem or issue of their
own choosing.
design and/or build an
item that they try to make,
or set up for themselves
(e.g., design a tent for
camping or set-up a
tent by following the
manufacturer�s directions).
reect on their learning
experiences by writing in a
journal.
work together to create
a chart of paths that
could be taken to avoid
mistakes in the future on a
particular project.
demonstrate to others
something that they feel
condent they know how
to do very well.
create a �how-to� guide
of an activity (e.g., write a
new recipe or even a new
cookbook). BY GRADE LEVEL
To implement the process,
adults could... talk with girls about
ways to initiate and take
responsibility for their own
learning and to connect
their learning to real life.
guide girls in beginning
to reect on their learning
experiences.
plan learning experiences
for girls to support hands-
on testing of their own
ideas, skill-building and
teaching abilities. SAMPLE INDICATORS
For example, to implement
process, adults might... help girls plan an activity
where they make or do
something from design to
nished project.
assist girls in writing
reections in journals �as
a group or independently�
about their
experiences, including
acknowledgements of
mistakes made.
ask girls to identify other
places in their community
where they could apply the
skills they have learned in
Girl Scouts and encourage
discussion of how the
skills could be used. LEARNING BY DOING