Environmental and Nature Study Badge

The aim of this badge is to develop the girl’s knowledge and care of their natural environment

Junior Candidates – choose three of the following:

1          Identify a bird or animal that comes into your garden and colour a picture of it

(pictures in pack)

2          Three leaf rubbings of your choice to be made

3          Grow seeds in a novelty way

4          Go for a walk with an adult – be a detective and complete the sheet in pack.

Candidates –choose four of the following

1          Make a bird feeding house from a plastic container.

2          Be able to name two birds which you have seen feeding at your feeding house.

3          Tell a little about two trees which you have looked at.

4          Go for a walk with an adult – be a detective and complete the sheet in pack.

5          Grow seeds in a novelty way.

6          Name two wild animals and know a little about them. (Information pack)

7          Visit your local re-cycling centre and know why we should re-cycle

9          List five ways to conserve energy on the form enclosed in the pack and over a period of three months put into practice and have it verified by a parent/guardian.

Junior Members –

7-9 choose six of the following

9-11 choose seven of the following

1          Be able to identify and talk about five native birds or animals

2          Be able to recognise three native trees and give reasons why trees are so important to nature.

3          Plant a bulb and watch it grow.

4          Name three animals that hibernate, and know why

5          Write or illustrate the life story of a butterfly or frog

6          Go on a nature walk, list all the plants, flora, wildlife, insects etc. that you have observed and write a short account of their beauty and how they enhance the landscape.

7          List all items of litter/waste that could damage the environment or wildlife and write an account of the damage these items could do.

8          Name five important rules you must remember when walking or picnicking in the country.

9          List five ways to conserve energy and over a period of three months put into practice.

10        Visit a re-cycling centre and know why we separate waste.

GFS Badges November 2004

Members and Senior Members

Members choose six of the following

Senior members choose seven of the following

1          Make a poster showing three trees/animals/birds which may be used as an aid during a talk with younger girls.

2          What positive and negative effects have present day farming methods or modern living practices on wildlife and the environment.

3          List some practical steps that we can take to protect and enhance the environment.

4          What is recycling? Why should we recycle? Name some items of your household waste suitable for recycling. Where is your nearest recycling point?

5          Make a lesson plan on growing seeds/bulbs suitable for use with younger girls.

6          Most Irish bogs are under threat from drainage and peat extraction programmes.

a)   from a botanist’s view, why is it important to protect them?

b)   from an archaeologist’s view why is it important to protect them?

7          Be able to demonstrate the making of a bird feeding house to Candidates and Junior Members

8          Explain in your own words what is meant by conservation.

9          Contact your local Heritage Centre and name a local listed building or monument and find out something about its history.

10.       Research the effect landfill sites have on our environment.

Exploration Badge

The aim of this badge is to introduce the girls to exploring the outdoor world and participating in outdoor activities
(Please check that all safety/insurance procedures have been adhered to.)
Junior Candidates

1. Go for a walk in one of the following:
   • The country
   • A forest park
   • Along the beach
   • The local park
2. Collect items of interest during your walk but do not pick wild flowers
3. Visit one of the following:
   • Farm
   • Zoo

Candidates

1. Go for a walk in one of the following:
   • The country
   • A forest park
   • Along the beach
   • The local park
2. Collect items of interest during your walk but do not pick wild flowers
3. Visit one of the following:
   • Farm
   • Zoo
   • Historic site
4. Take part in an organised event, e.g. Ecotrail, basic orienteering, scavenger hunt.

Junior Members
7-9 years complete 1 and three others
9-11 years complete all

1. Go for a 2-3km walk in one of the following:
   • The country
   • A forest park
   • Along the beach
   • The local park

   Study your surroundings and prepare a report. You may collect items during your walk to help with your report. (Be aware of local restrictions regarding removal of materials)

2. Visit one of the following:
   • Farm
   • Zoo
   • Historic Site
   • Outdoor education centre
   • Water sports centre
3. Produce a group report on your activities for whichever centre you visited in No. 2. It may be a collage or a frieze.
4. Learn how to use a compass and show how to find north.
5. Take part in an organised event, e.g. Ecotrail, basic orienteering, scavenger hunt.

Members & Senior Members
Members complete 7
Senior Members complete all

1. Know the country code
2. Know the safety code and expedition first aid
3. Know how to read and use a map in order to participate in an orienteering event.
4. Learn how to use a compass and find north.
5. Complete a walk of not less than 8km. This should have a definite purpose, e.g. visit a place of interest
6. Produce a record of your journey. You may use a diary, photos, wall display, scrapbook etc. the record must have a written content of not less than 200 words.
7. Cook a meal outdoors and be aware of the dangers of fires, stoves, bonfires and BBQs.
8. Have spent at least three days at camp or at least one night under canvas in an organised camp.
9. Know what equipment, clothing, footwear and supplies necessary for any activity you might undertake.

First Aid Badge

The aim of this badge is to help girls deal with minor emergencies.

Junior Candidates

1. Know how to dial 999 to get help.
2. Know how to put on a plaster.

Candidates

1. Know how to dial 999 to get help.
2. Know how to wash a graze and put on a plaster.
3. Tie a reef knot.

Junior Members
(7-9 complete Nos 1-6)
(9-11 years complete all)

1. What is first aid.
2. Know how to dial 999 to get help.
3. Learn to tie a reef knot.
4. Know how to treat insect stings.
5. Know what to do if a friend’s clothes caught fire.
6. Bandage a grazed knee.
7. Know how to stop a nose bleed.
8. Know what to do if someone is choking.

Members
(11-13 years complete 1-10)
(13-15 complete all)

1. What is first aid.
2. Know how to dial 999 to get help.
3. Learn to tie a reef knot.
4. Know how to treat insect stings.
5. Know what to do if a friend’s clothes caught fire.
6. Bandage a grazed knee.
7. Know how to stop a nose bleed.
8. Know what to do if someone is choking.
9. Be able to name three types of fracture.
10. Be able to name and make two arm slings and say why they would be used.
11. Learn how to treat burns.
12. Open airway, check for response breathing and pulse.
13. Recovery position.

Senior Members

1. What is first aid.
2. Know how to dial 999 to get help.
3. Learn to tie a reef knot.
4. Know how to treat insect stings.
5. Know what to do if a friend’s clothes caught fire.
6. Bandage a grazed knee.
7. Know how to stop a nose bleed.
8. Know what to do if someone is choking.
9. Be able to name three types of fracture.
10. Be able to name and make two arm slings and say why they would be used.
11. Learn how to treat burns.
12. Open airway, check for response breathing and pulse.
13. Recovery position.
14. Know the mechanics of respiration.
15. Know the mechanics of circulation.
16. Know the causes of an the management of the unconscious casualty.
17. Treat a fracture to the lower arm or leg.

GFS Knowledge Badge

GFS Knowledge Badge

Aim:                The aim of this badge is to help girls to develop and increase their knowledge and awareness of the origins, structure, purpose and work of the GFS

Objectives:      To provide information on GFS, its structures and its functions

Junior Candidates

1           What do the letters GFS stand for?

2          What is the GFS motto?

3          What does the GFS motto mean?

4          What is the GFS promise?

Candidates

1           What do the letters GFS stand for?

2           What is the GFS motto?

3           What does the GFS motto mean?

4           What is the GFS promise?

5            Be able to say or sing the first verse of the Candidates hymn with your section.

6            Be able to say the GFS prayer with your section.

7            Know the names of our missions and mission partners, where they are based and a little about what they do.

Junior Members

1            What do the letters GFS stand for?

2            What is the GFS motto?

3           What does the GFS motto mean?

4           What is the GFS promise?

5           Be able to say or sing the hymn for your section together.

6           Learn the GFS prayer.

7           Know the names of our missions and mission partners, where they are based and  a little about what they do

8           Know where and when GFS started, who founded it and what year it came to

Ireland.

9           Know what year World Council was last held in Ireland.  Name the World President at that time.  In what country was it last held and where will the next World Council be held.

10         Know a little about the current World Project supported by GFS.

11         GFS Ireland is linked with GFS in 3 other countries.  Name them.

12         Who is your Diocesan President?

13       Who is your Central President?

Members

1             What do the letters GFS stand for?

2            What is the GFS motto?

3            What does the GFS motto mean?

4            What is the GFS promise?

5            What is the GFS purpose?

6            Recite or sing the hymn for your section together.

7            Learn the GFS prayer.

8            Know the names of our missions and mission partners, where they are based and what they do.

9            Know where and when GFS started, who founded it and what year it came to

Ireland.

10           Know what year World Council was last held in Ireland.  Name the World President at that time.  In what country was it last held and where will the next World Council be held.

11           Know a little about the current World Project supported by GFS.

12           Name 10 countries where GFS is active at present including our link countries.

13        Who is your Diocesan President?

14        Name some other branches in your own Diocese.

15          Show how the youngest child in your branch is linked to the Central President and name her.

Senior Members

1              What do the letters GFS stand for?

2             What is the GFS motto?

3             What does the GFS motto mean?

4 What is the GFS promise?

5            What is the GFS purpose?

6            Learn the hymn for your section.

7 Learn the GFS prayer.

8             Know the names of our missions and mission partners, where they are based and what they do.

9             Know where and when GFS started, who founded it and what year it came to

Ireland.

10          Know what year World Council was last held in Ireland.  Name the World President at that time.  In what country was it last held and where will the next World Council be held.

11            Know a little about the current World Project supported by GFS.

12           Name 10 countries where GFS is active at present including our link countries.

13           Who is your Diocesan President?

14        Name some other branches in your own Diocese.

15           Show how the youngest child in your branch is linked to the Central President and name her.

16          Prepare a project/display including the above information to assist with the teaching of the GFS Knowledge Badge in your branch.

Home Nursing Badge

The aim of this badge is to provide primary care of a patient

Junior Candidates
Serve a cold drink to someone who is able to sit up in a chair (i.e. wash hands, place a table near the patient, get a tray and place the drink on it, serve drink, then clear all away)

Candidates
Make a patient who is able to sit up comfortable: i.e. serve a cold drink, place blanket round knees, get slippers and help put them on. Place magazines, glasses, pen and paper etc within easy reach of the patient

Junior Members
7-9 years to complete Nos. 1-4 only
9-11 years complete all

1. Know the normal temperature of the body
2. Know how to pour a dose of medicine
3. Know how to look after the hair
4. Know how to look after one’s own personal hygiene
5. Make a bed using hospital corners
6. Learn the care of the mouth

Members
11-13 years to complete 1-4
13-15 years complete all

1. Know the normal temperature of the body
2. Know how to pour a dose of medicine
3. Know how to look after the hair
4. Know how to look after one’s own personal hygiene
5. Make a bed using hospital corners
6. Learn the care of the mouth
7. Know the normal pulse rate for children and adults
8. Know the normal rate of respiration per minute
9. Know the normal temperature and be able to use and read a thermometer
10. Make a bed with a patient in it
11. Learn the daily routine care of a patient

Personal Care and Development Badge

The aim of this badge is to educate girls in good hygiene and etiquette

Junior Candidates

1. Know how to clean your teeth properly.
2. Know how and when to wash your hands.
3. Name two occasions when it is very important to wash your hands.

Candidates

1. Know how to keep your body clean, including when to wash your hands, hair etc.
2. Know how to put your clothes away tidily.
3. Know how to fold your jeans, shirt or blouse and jumper.
4. Know how to clean your shoes.

Junior Members

1. Know how to keep your body clean, including when to wash your hands hair etc.
2. Know how to put away your clothes tidily.
3. Know how to fold your jeans, shirt or blouse and jumper.
4. Know how to clean your shoes.
5. Know how to wear your uniform correctly and smartly with your shoes well polished.
6. Know how to treat a guest and make him/her feel welcome.
7. Be able to arrange supper for the examiner.
8. Know how to arrange a posy of flowers.

Members and Senior Members

1. Know and understand six rules for keeping healthy.
2. Understand the importance of good posture.
3. Write a letter inviting a guest to a suitable event.
4. Prepare an arrangement of flowers and lay a dinner table for four people.
5. Wash iron and fold jeans, shirt, blouse, jumper or cardigan.
6. Be able to recognise international textile care symbols.
7. Know how to keep skin in good condition.Senior members only
8. Write an essay on the importance of eating proper food.