Volunteer Connections by Girl Scouts of Nassau County

A stereotype is “a simplified and standardized conception or image, invested with special meaning and held in common by members of a group” [1] . For example, saying “tall girls are good at basketball” is an example of a stereotype.   If you ever find yourself casting people in certain roles without thinking about them as individuals first, you might be using a stereotype.    Movies, TV Shows, and even advertisements might cause you to think in stereotypes.   One example of a stereotype is the “evil stepmother” often portrayed in fairytales. It may very well be the case that a stepmother is a kind-hearted and loving woman and mother. You shouldn’t want to be a certain way just because someone else thinks you should.   You should not feel pressure to be something you are not.   Supplies Needed ·          Paper ·          Pens ·          Magazines ·          Glue ·          Scissors Activity Brainstorm stereotypes that you may encounter every day and discus

Did you know that the US Department of Health & Human Services recommends that “…children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day?” [1]   This activity should have a variety of aerobic exercise, muscle-strengthening, and bone-strengthening. What does this mean? Get Active and Get Moving!   The Activity Research types of physical activity. Learn what aerobic exercise, muscle-strengthening and bone-strengthening are. What types of exercises and activities are included in these categories? How can you include each of these types of activity in an everyday walk? Create a walking plan that includes a variety of activities which will meet all three of these categories. The Challenge With spring, comes warmer, sunnier weather; the perfect type of weather to explore the outdoors. Explore the outdoors by exploring your local community. Nassau County is the home to a variety of different walking and hiking paths including Old B