Global Awareness (Junior Badge)

I. Where in the WorldUse a globe or atlas, or go online,and find out about a city or town in acountry far away from where youlive. What are the similaritiesbetween this place and yourcommunity? What are thedifferences?2. The Center of ThingsChoose a country you'd like to learnabout. Draw a map with your chosencountry at the map's center. Now,add the countries that surround it.What geographical features-forexample, a river, a forest, or acoastline-does your country havethat its neighbors don't?What effectdo these geographical featureshave on the country? 3. Show Your ColorsMake or draw the flag of anothercountry. What does the designstand for? Why was the flagdesigned that way? 4. International FriendshipsMany cities and towns in the U.S.A.have a "twin" or "sister" city inanother part of the world. Doesyours? Find out about activities topromote cooperation betweencities. If there are activities likethese in your area, find out how youcan take part in them. 5. In the NewsHow well do neig