{"product_id":"democracy-activity-booklet","title":"Democracy Activity Booklet for 2nd and 3rd Graders","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis activity booklet was designed to fulfill the requirements for the Girl Scout Brownie Democracy badge, or can be used by Frontier Girl leaders to earn similar badges. Great for teachers and home-schooled kids as well.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis booklet will explore how local, state, and national government works through interactive play. Through fun games, creative crafts, and interactive worksheets, you will learn to discover the three branches of government, understand how citizens participate in local leadership, and practice fair voting through secret ballots. This booklet will help girls see how every voice matters when making fair decisions in their troop, family, and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eActivities Include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiscover How Government Works\u003c\/b\u003e – Explore how fair rules keep communities safe through a game of \u003ci\u003eRules \u0026amp; Roles Red Light, Green Light\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eGovernment Branch Tree Craft\u003c\/i\u003e, and a hands-on \u003ci\u003eTroop Lawmaker Town Hall\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExplore the Branches of Government\u003c\/b\u003e – Learn how power is balanced among Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches using a fast \u003ci\u003eBranch Relay Match\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eBalance of Power Hanging Mobile\u003c\/i\u003e, and a \u003ci\u003eCommunity Leader Interview \u0026amp; Map\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLearn How Voting Works\u003c\/b\u003e – Practice secret and fair decision-making with \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Ballot Box Challenge\u003c\/i\u003e, an \u003ci\u003e\"I Voted\" Badge Craft\u003c\/i\u003e, and a take-home \u003ci\u003eFamily Dinner \u0026amp; Activity Vote\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStand Up for What You Believe In\u003c\/b\u003e – Practice expressing personal opinions and advocate for causes with the \u003ci\u003eOpinion Corners Freeze Game\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eCommunity Issues Poster Banner\u003c\/i\u003e, and an \u003ci\u003eOfficial Troop Opinion Petition\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSee How Laws Are Made\u003c\/b\u003e – Follow the complete legislative journey of an idea with \u003ci\u003eThe Bill-to-Law Board Walk Relay\u003c\/i\u003e, a \u003ci\u003eSpinning Storybook Wheel\u003c\/i\u003e, or a \u003ci\u003eTroop Legislative Session\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDo you need more ideas on this topic? Gain even more free ideas to teach your girls about democratic decision-making, government branches, and voting by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/leaderconnectingleaders.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here to read our full blog guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACCESS BOOKLET INSTANTLY AND PRINT AT HOME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eLeader Connecting Leaders is not connected with, affiliated with, approved by, endorsed by, or otherwise sponsored by The Girl Scouts of the USA or Frontier Girls.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leader Connecting Leaders Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54287904604470,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0823\/8917\/2534\/files\/DemocracyPromo.png?v=1785101879","url":"https:\/\/leaderconnectingleaders.com\/products\/democracy-activity-booklet","provider":"Leader Connecting Leaders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}