Transportation Skills Patch Program®

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2″ Embroidered Iron-On Patch.

This 2″ iron-on embroidered patch is part of our patch program®.

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Our Household Skills patch program® equips Girl Scouts with essential skills and knowledge related to maintaining a household. Through engaging activities, girls will learn practical skills that contribute to their independence, responsibility, and well-being.

Suggestions for how younger girls can earn the Transportation Skills Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There may be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Choose 3:
  –History of Transportation: Visit a museum, historical site or exhibition that showcases transportation.
  –Modes of Transportation: Take a ride on different types of transportation (e.g., train, boat, airplane) and discuss your experience.
  –Environmental Impact: Investigate how different modes of transportation affect the environment.
  –Community Connection:
  Interview a local transportation professional (e.g., bus driver, pilot, engineer) and learn about their role in keeping our community moving.

Suggestions for how older girls can earn the Transportation Skills Patch.

• Download the “What Should You Do” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Each scenario represents a situation you may find yourself in. How you handle yourself will represent your level of maturity. Circle the letter that best represents an adult behavior. There many be more than one right answer. Discuss why you chose your answer.
• Download the “Car Maintenance Checklist” worksheet provided with your order confirmation. Maintaining your car properly will extend its life and save you money in the long run. How many of the items on the checklist can you do yourself? Is there more you can learn? Check the box before each item that is something you can do or want to learn to do. Follow the manufacturer’s guidelines if they differ from the worksheet.
• Emergency Preparedness:
  –Learn what items should be in a car emergency kit and how to use them.
  — Understand basic safety procedures in case of accidents or breakdowns.
• Choose 2:
  –History of Transportation: Visit a museum, historical site or exhibition that showcases transportation.
  –Modes of Transportation: Take a ride on different types of transportation (e.g., train, boat, airplane) and discuss your experience.
  –Environmental Impact: Investigate how different modes of transportation affect the environment.
  –Transportation Safety: Attend a workshop on transportation safety or take a driving course.
  –Innovation in Transportation: Research and discuss on innovative transportation technologies (e.g., electric vehicles, hyperloop).
• Choose 2:
  –Understanding the Basics: Attend a workshop or seminar on car basics, including parts of the car, how it works, and common maintenance needs.
  –Fluids and Filters: Learn about various fluids in a car (oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield wiper fluid) and their importance. Understand the purpose of filters (oil filter, air filter) and how to check and replace them.
  –Tire Care: Learn how to check tire pressure and how to properly inflate tires.  Understand the importance of tire tread and how to check it. Learn how to change a tire in case of emergencies.
  –Battery Maintenance: Learn how to safely jump-start a car.  Understand how to clean battery terminals and check battery health.

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