Girl Space

Here's a list of fun NASA activities for kids, some of which can help you get a badge or patch. Ask your troop leader for more info.

All About the Planets
You're already here. The whole story of space exploration - the planets, the people and the hardworking robotic explorers - is laid out in the links on the left side of this page. You can start your exploration journey on our homepage.
http://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/index.cfm

Astronauts in Scouting
Did you know 60 percent of NASA astronauts were Boy or Girl Scouts when they were kids? NASA's history office put together this page of links that will tell you pretty much everything you need to know about America's space travelers.
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/pao/History/nauts.html

Girls Ask Why
Find out about everything from space exploration to sports medicine on this Girl Scouts of the USA site devoted to the world's greatest question - why?
http://jfg.girlscouts.org/Why/why.htm

Marsbound: Mission to the Red Planet
Have you wondered what goes into the planning of a mission to Mars? You are about to find out. Your team has been selected to help NASA design a potential mission to the martian surface. You must make your recommendations carefully, keeping in mind all the science and engineering considerations that go into planning a successful mission.
http://marsbound.asu.edu/

NASA Kids Page
This is place to find all the latest and greatest stuff created just for kids by NASA. There are plenty of games, stories, arts and crafts, plus links to the coolest NASA sites. Sorry grownups, this space is for kids only.
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forkids/kidsclub/flash/
index.html

Space Place - Girl Scout Badge Resources
Let NASA help your girls earn badges. Space Place is packed with fun activities for kids of all ages -- and this section is just for Girl Scouts. Activities are organized by junior, cadette and senior girl scouts and by badge category.
http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/girlscouts/index.html