Our Constitution Badge #10 Part of #19
September 12th, 2016
For requirement #10, it wanted me to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution and recite it to my Troop, Unit, or to another group
Preamble to the U.S. Constitution: We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more
perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility,
provide for the common defence, promote the general Welfare,
and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity,
do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States
of America.
website: http://constitutionus.com/
What is the importance of the Preamble?
website: http://kids.laws.com/preamble-of-the-constitution
Who wrote the Preamble?
Gouverneur Morris
website: http://blog.constitutioncenter.org/2016/01/the-man-who-actually-wrote-the-words-we-the-people/
What does the Preamble do? A few examples.
1. Insure domestic tranquility
2. Provide for the common defense
3. Establish justice
website: http://kids.laws.com/preamble-of-the-constitution
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Photograph Badge #24
Photograph Badge #24
September 14th, 2016
Optional 24 wanted be to learn about how a film are processed in a darkroom by watching a live demonstration or on videotape. I found a YouTube video.
How to processed a film in a darkroom:
Chemical dangers with a darkroom:
September 14th, 2016
Optional 24 wanted be to learn about how a film are processed in a darkroom by watching a live demonstration or on videotape. I found a YouTube video.
How to processed a film in a darkroom:
Chemical dangers with a darkroom:
Monday, September 12, 2016
Our Constitution Badge #2 Part of #9 & #19
Our Constitution Badge #2 Part of #9 & #19
September 12th, 2016
Requirement 2 wanted me to read and memorize the 56 words of the The Declaration of Independence, Starting from "We hold these truths..." through "...consent of the governed." Also what do these words mean?
The Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
Website for The Declaration of Independence: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Talk about what these words mean with your family, friends, etc.
What do the words mean to you?
Please post your answer in the comment box.
September 12th, 2016
Requirement 2 wanted me to read and memorize the 56 words of the The Declaration of Independence, Starting from "We hold these truths..." through "...consent of the governed." Also what do these words mean?
The Declaration of Independence: "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed."
Website for The Declaration of Independence: http://www.archives.gov/exhibits/charters/declaration_transcript.html
Talk about what these words mean with your family, friends, etc.
What do the words mean to you?
Please post your answer in the comment box.
Wednesday, August 17, 2016
My Pioneer/Patriot Sash
My Pioneer/Patriot Sash
August 17th, 2016
I have a total of 31 badges, 8- 15 hour service stars and 10- 20 hour service stars. Total of 18 service stars, three level awards, and my religion award.
The badges I earned are:
1. Stick Shifts & Safety Belts
2. Artastic
3. World Heritage
4. Our Flag
5. Textile Arts
6. All God's Children
7. Cooking
8. Internet Adventure
9. Fire Safety & Fire Building
10. Sewing
11. Home Care & Repair
12. Pet Care
13. Travel
14. Theater
15. Bible Basics
16. Horsemanship
17. Young Meteorologist
18. Sign Language
19. Daughter of the King
20. Citizenship and Government
21. Dance
22. Kid Care
23. Engineering
24. Family Helper
25. Emergency Preparedness
26. Money Management
27. Memory Maker
28. Outdoors Skills
29. Cake Decorating
30. Geology
31. Social Skills and Etiquette
My recent level award
The three level awards I have earned are:
1. Lewis and Clark- 2012
2. Harriet Tubman- 2014
3. Dolley Madison- 2016
Also I have 14 activity patches.
They are:
1. Operation Christmas Child
2. Go Light Your World
3. American Heritage Girls Camporee
4. Like Mother, Like Daughter
5. Dad & Daughter
6. 2- AHG's National Day of Service
7. Free to B a Blessing
8. 2- Pen Pal
9. 2- Service Patches
10. Respect Life
11. Mother Daughter Tea
August 17th, 2016
I have a total of 31 badges, 8- 15 hour service stars and 10- 20 hour service stars. Total of 18 service stars, three level awards, and my religion award.
The badges I earned are:
1. Stick Shifts & Safety Belts
2. Artastic
3. World Heritage
4. Our Flag
5. Textile Arts
6. All God's Children
7. Cooking
8. Internet Adventure
9. Fire Safety & Fire Building
10. Sewing
11. Home Care & Repair
12. Pet Care
13. Travel
14. Theater
15. Bible Basics
16. Horsemanship
17. Young Meteorologist
18. Sign Language
19. Daughter of the King
20. Citizenship and Government
21. Dance
22. Kid Care
23. Engineering
24. Family Helper
25. Emergency Preparedness
26. Money Management
27. Memory Maker
28. Outdoors Skills
29. Cake Decorating
30. Geology
31. Social Skills and Etiquette
My recent level award
The three level awards I have earned are:
1. Lewis and Clark- 2012
2. Harriet Tubman- 2014
3. Dolley Madison- 2016
Also I have 14 activity patches.
They are:
1. Operation Christmas Child
2. Go Light Your World
3. American Heritage Girls Camporee
4. Like Mother, Like Daughter
5. Dad & Daughter
6. 2- AHG's National Day of Service
7. Free to B a Blessing
8. 2- Pen Pal
9. 2- Service Patches
10. Respect Life
11. Mother Daughter Tea
Wednesday, July 6, 2016
Home Decorating Badge #13
Home Decorating Badge #13
July 6th, 2016
Requirement #13 wanted me to talk to interior decorator. home fashion consult, or someone trained in this field and learn about their educational requirements. I don't know anyone who is a decorator so I found a website that tells about their educational requirements for the job.
About Interior Decorator and Educational Requirements.
website: http://work.chron.com/main-training-education-interior-designer-10329.html
Also the requirement wanted me to find out what were the basic principles of decorating, color schemes, styles of furnishings, and where to start.
Basic Principles link: http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/the-3-principles-of-interior-design & http://freshome.com/2007/07/12/7-most-important-interior-design-principles/
Color Schemes link: http://freshome.com/2014/10/30/10-color-theory-basics-everyone-should-know/ & http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/basics/how-to-pick-interior-color-schemes/#page=0
Styles of Furnishings link: http://www.furniturefirst.com/furniturefirst/design_styles.inc, & https://www.houseofhome.com.au/article/what-are-the-different-types-of-furniture-styles
Where to Start link: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17899330/list/how-to-decorate-when-youre-starting-out-or-starting-over
July 6th, 2016
Requirement #13 wanted me to talk to interior decorator. home fashion consult, or someone trained in this field and learn about their educational requirements. I don't know anyone who is a decorator so I found a website that tells about their educational requirements for the job.
About Interior Decorator and Educational Requirements.
website: http://work.chron.com/main-training-education-interior-designer-10329.html
Also the requirement wanted me to find out what were the basic principles of decorating, color schemes, styles of furnishings, and where to start.
Basic Principles link: http://www.hgtv.com/design/decorating/design-101/the-3-principles-of-interior-design & http://freshome.com/2007/07/12/7-most-important-interior-design-principles/
Color Schemes link: http://freshome.com/2014/10/30/10-color-theory-basics-everyone-should-know/ & http://www.bhg.com/decorating/color/basics/how-to-pick-interior-color-schemes/#page=0
Styles of Furnishings link: http://www.furniturefirst.com/furniturefirst/design_styles.inc, & https://www.houseofhome.com.au/article/what-are-the-different-types-of-furniture-styles
Where to Start link: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/17899330/list/how-to-decorate-when-youre-starting-out-or-starting-over
Home Decorating Badge #14
Home Decorating Badge #14
July 6th, 2016
For requirement #14, it wanted me to help paint a room, learn about different types of paints, and calculate the square footage of a room.
What is the difference between gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, flat finishes?
Here is a website that help define the differences in paint.
website: https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/know-the-difference-between-indoor-paint-types/
Definitions of paint types.
Gloss: a type of paint composed of pigments ground up in a varnish medium, which produces a hard, shiny, and usually durable finish Also called gloss
Semi-gloss: a paint that has or produces a moderate, satiny sheen
Satin:a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
Eggshell: having little or no gloss
Flat Finishes: without gloss; not shiny
*Definitions are from dictionary.com
What is difference between latex and oil-based paints? Latex paint drys in an hour and Oil-based takes 6-8 hours to dry.
website for differnece: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/differences-in-water-based-oil-based-and-latex-paints
website for paint drying time: http://mycolortopia.com/blog/how-to-paint/long-paint-take-dry-cure
What are the dangers of lead-based paint?
website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes/lead
The room I was painting is 157 inches long and 163 inches wide.
To paint the room I will need two gallons and one pint of paint.
How to calculate paint for a room.
website: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-calculator
July 6th, 2016
For requirement #14, it wanted me to help paint a room, learn about different types of paints, and calculate the square footage of a room.
What is the difference between gloss, semi-gloss, satin, eggshell, flat finishes?
Here is a website that help define the differences in paint.
website: https://www.abchomeandcommercial.com/blog/know-the-difference-between-indoor-paint-types/
Definitions of paint types.
Gloss: a type of paint composed of pigments ground up in a varnish medium, which produces a hard, shiny, and usually durable finish Also called gloss
Satin:a fabric in a warp-effect or filling-effect satin weave, as acetate, rayon, nylon, or silk, often having a glossy face and a soft, slippery texture.
Eggshell: having little or no gloss
Flat Finishes: without gloss; not shiny
*Definitions are from dictionary.com
What is difference between latex and oil-based paints? Latex paint drys in an hour and Oil-based takes 6-8 hours to dry.
website for differnece: http://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/skills-and-know-how/painting/differences-in-water-based-oil-based-and-latex-paints
website for paint drying time: http://mycolortopia.com/blog/how-to-paint/long-paint-take-dry-cure
What are the dangers of lead-based paint?
website: http://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/healthy_homes/healthyhomes/lead
The room I was painting is 157 inches long and 163 inches wide.
To paint the room I will need two gallons and one pint of paint.
How to calculate paint for a room.
website: http://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/for-your-home/paint-calculator
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Geology Badge #18
Geology Badge #18
April 30th, 2016
For requirement #18, it wanted to know how rocks and minerals differ, how to identify minerals, define Mohs Scale of Hardness, and look up what my birthstone is.
How do rocks and minerals differ?
website: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Minerals_vs_Rocks
How do the luster, color, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture and crystal form, help identify minerals?
websites: http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/earth/sciber/minerid.htm & http://www.rocksandminerals4u.com/properties_of_minerals.html
What is the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness?
Definition: The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a qualitative ordinal scale that characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material.
website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness
Last it wanted me to find out what my birthstone is. My birthstone is Emerald.
April 30th, 2016
For requirement #18, it wanted to know how rocks and minerals differ, how to identify minerals, define Mohs Scale of Hardness, and look up what my birthstone is.
How do rocks and minerals differ?
website: http://www.diffen.com/difference/Minerals_vs_Rocks
How do the luster, color, streak, hardness, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture and crystal form, help identify minerals?
websites: http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/earth/sciber/minerid.htm & http://www.rocksandminerals4u.com/properties_of_minerals.html
What is the Mohs Scale of Mineral Hardness?
Definition: The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a qualitative ordinal scale that characterizes the scratch resistance of various minerals through the ability of a harder material to scratch a softer material.
website: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohs_scale_of_mineral_hardness
Last it wanted me to find out what my birthstone is. My birthstone is Emerald.
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