Society of Women Engineers
Badge
Troop Number:___________________________
Name:__________________________________
Please use this workbook as a guide to help you complete your Society of
Women Engineers Badge requirements. Once you have completed this
worksheet please stop by the Society of Women Engineer booth to
receive your badge.
Design
Create a new design or design modification. The design can be as simple as a new
paper clip or another unique solution to a problem in your life. You can use diagrams,
drawings, articles and photos to illustrate your design.
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Interview a woman engineer
Today many engineering jobs are held by women. Interview a woman engineer.
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Inventions that changed the world
Brainstorm a list of ten engineering inventions that you think have changed the world
(for better or worse) and your reasons for listing them. Have a debate with your Girl
Scout troop or parents to select the invention with the greatest impact.
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Making Connections
Electrical engineers work with circuits and electricity. From light switches to
electrical generators, engineers keep the juices flowing. Here’s your chance to wear
an engineer’s hat – find out how a circuit works by making your own. Learn what
makes a circuit work using a simple flashlight.
Directions: You should have a flashlight and some wire in front of you. Take the
flashlight apart and try to make the lamp (mini-light bulb) light with a battery and a
wire. This is called a simple circuit.
Draw a diagram of the circuit to show how you made the bulb light.
What additional features do you think would make a flashlight better or more
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Engineering 101
Find out about different kinds of engineers. Learn what they do, what training they
need, and what they enjoy about their jobs.
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Mechanical Engineering:_____________________________________
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