Explore a Country

Activity Description: Explore another culture by using information about the country and learning about its traditions, daily life, and unique features.

Items Needed:

Cultural information (See Global Discovery Units)
(Optional) Paper and pencils for questions or notes
(Optional) Camera or phone for photos of finished work
(Optional) Space to display items or images from the packet

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 20–40 min):

Explore the information. (5–8 min)
- Look through the information together.
- Notice key topics such as daily life, food, language, geography, and traditions.
Choose focus questions. (3–5 min)
- Pick a few simple questions to guide learning, such as:
  - What do people eat?
  - What is the weather like?
  - What celebrations or traditions are important?
  - What is something unique about this country?
Find the answers. (5–8 min)
- Use the information to answer the questions.
- Look for pictures, fun facts, or short explanations that help youth understand the culture.
(Optional) Create a mini‑display. (3–15 min)
- Draw or write one interesting thing learned from the packet. Make a small poster, card, or sketch inspired by the country.
Reflect together. (2–4 min)
- Share one new thing learned about the culture.
- Talk about something that is similar to their own life and something that is different.

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Info Needed: Explore the unique traditions, daily lives, or cultural influences of a different country to build a deeper understanding of our global community and how we are connected.

Fulfills Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy, Brownie, or Junior World Thinking Day badge requirements.

This activity does not meet any Scouting America Requirements

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Published on March 3, 2026, by:

Tia Kennard

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Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide Our Friendship Fun Activities for Girl Scout Cadettes, Seniors, and Ambassadors.” Girlscouts.org, 2025, https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_CSA_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “World Thinking Day 2026 Activity Guide Our Friendship Fun Activities for Girl Scout Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors.” Girlscouts.org, 2025, https://www.girlscouts.org/content/dam/gsusa/forms-and-documents/members/global/WorldThinkingDay_DBJ_ActivityGuide.pdf. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.

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