Ms. Fix It Herself: a Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada Community Collaboration
Girl Scouts explored the many facets of careers in the construction industry during Ms. Fix It Herself, a collaboration with National Association of Women in Construction, NV Energy, Par-3, HERServices Inc. and Sisters in the Brotherhood Carpenters Union (Pictured: Girl Scouts Brandie and Karla make mini-planters for a window sills – Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada).
Building a mini planter for a window sill
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Girls worked with industry professionals on energy conservation, planting tips, and built a mini planter for a window sill. Girls in grades 4-5 were working toward their Gardener badge. They planted herbs, and learned to how to water them properly, as well as tree pruning techniques.
Alexia builds a mini planter for a window sill
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Girls in grades 6-8 were working toward their Woodworker badge. They worked with NV Energy to build a house out of paper and used aluminum foil to learn how to keep a house insulated.
Practicing tree pruning techniqujes
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Girl Scouts learn about house insulation
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