Popular Culture Come explore Popular Culture and achieve the. 1st Ashton-onMersey South Guides have designed the so that girls can choose from : Music - Design a CD case, Write your own song, Role Play as a DJ, Be a hair brush Diva TV and Film - Host a Britain's got talent night, Make a pop-corn holder, Try a ninja warriors night, Create a film quiz You Tube - Host your own wonderful world of Disney, with girls choosing their own clips. Create trick photos, Try the chubby Bunny Challenge or the Yoga challenge Hair and Beauty - Face masks, Product reviews, Get the look hair, Get the look make-up Fashion - Look in an instant, design a dress from paper, fashion shot, update your cloths Games and Puzzles - Who are you? A Games to find out about you, MAD - A game of Making Acting or Drawing, Headbands - A guessing game, Who are they? A game to guess the celebrity Food and Drink - Street Food, Fruit Salad, Cocktails and I'm a celebrity get me out of here Other Ideas - Design a magazine cover, Text a story, Looming and World culture They should spend at least 3 weeks on the badge, but it can be longer if the girls choose to do so. They can choose to explore all aspects of popular culture, or they can choose to explore just one or two areas of the popular culture programme. The badge measures 7.5cm across and costs 1.00 each The resource pack is on-line at:- http://www.popular-culture.co.uk/ Page 1 of 20
Information 1st Ashton-on-Mersey Guides created the as part of their 100th birthday challenges where they got to try things that they had not done before. They recommend that: Rainbows - Complete at lease 5 clauses Brownies - Complete at least 6 clauses Guides - Complete at least 7 clauses Rangers Complete at least 8 and above They have included a key to help you decide what part of the programme the clause covers and an approximate time that the activity will take, but some activities take longer Key Rainbows Brownies Guides Rangers Key Description Key Description Key Description Key Description Look You Healthy Lifestyles Community Action Learn Community Global Awareness Out of Doors Laugh World Skills and Relationships Independent Living Celebrating Diversity Creativity Discovery Personal Values Love Fit for life International Leadership Page 2 of 20
Music Listen to music, but more importantly have a go and create your own. Design your own CD case Empty CD Case Pens Paper cut to fit the case Design your own front cover for your CD. As an artist what are you called? What is your album called? Do not forget the back, what songs are on the CD? Write your own song Pens Paper Why not try and write a song about your pack, or you could take an existing song like 'Are you going to heaven' and write a verse about everybody in your group. If you are going away, then write a song about that. Or you could write a song about something else, it is up to you. Need help with your rhymes? Then look at http://www.rhymezone.com/ Page 3 of 20
Role play 2 or 3 songs of your choice. Try and make them different, not all from one band. Also make them different from other members in the group Introductions Your audience wants to know what the song is called, who is it by and why you like this music As a small group you have been asked to host your own show about Music. Decide what music you want to talk about. Share your music choices with other members of the group. Let them listen to your music and hear what you have to say. Listen to music brought in by other members of the group and learn to appreciate their choices. Be a hair brush Diva A hairbrush to be a pretend microphone One or two songs that you or a small group wants to preform A dance routine to go with the song Practice singing your song and dance routine until you can show it to others. Sing out loud and make this your contribution to the We've got Talent night. Other great ideas Host a Karaoke Night Create a list of your top 40 songs Make your own band Listen to music and guess the song and where it is in the charts Burn your own CD Guess who sings the song Have a go at one of the many dance type games in your unit Page 4 of 20
TV and Film Have a go at creating your own version of a TV programme or film Host a "We've got Talent" night 60 minutes Big Red Button App on your phone to make the buzzer Acts to judge Everyone who is taking part should have an act to be judged. Take it in turns of being the judges or up on stage doing the acts. If the acts to be judged are good, invite parents in to be the audience. Make a popcorn holder 15 minutes Stiff card Scissors Glue Template for your popcorn holder Popcorn Use the template provided on the last page to create your very own popcorn holder. Cut the template out of stiff card and glue the flaps into place. Make it special by eating the popcorn while you watch your very own version of 'The Wonderful world of Disney' Page 5 of 20
Ninja warriors 60 minutes A series of obstacles and challenges for people to try Stop watches Create a Ninja Warriors Challenge for your group. If you only have a field or hall to work with, what challenges can you create in this space. For example you could use the stepping stone challenge where four girls have to cross a distance with only two pieces of newspaper. Or you can make an obstacle course with chairs. Remember to get your leader to check out your challenges for safety then find your groups warrior. Create your own film quiz 20 minutes Theme for your film quiz Pens Paper Choose a theme for your Film quiz. It can be characters from Disney films or it could be the titles of James Bond Films. Once you have all the answers either make a word search or other type of quiz Other great ideas Go out to the Movies Act out films Act out adverts Page 6 of 20
You Tube There are lots of challenges on You Tube, so why not choose some and give them a go Host your own 'Wonderful world of Disney' Show 60 minutes The Opening sequence of the 'Wonderful world of Disney' https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=b4ubhdxg3yc A selection of You tube Videos of Disney clips to watch Words and introductions for your clips You have been asked to host your very own 'Wonderful world of Disney' show. Each member of the group needs to select 2-3 videos to watch. Try and make the videos different from each other. Remember you are the presenter so write a few words to introduce your clips. When it is the other members of the groups turn to present listen to what they have to say. Make it special by making the popcorn holder shown in TV and Film. For older girls choose another program that they could host Trick photos A camera Objects or people to get the perspective of Try and take some trick pictures where you have both a small object and a group of people, so for example you can take a photo of your group all in a shoe. Or you can take a shot of both a person and a building where the person is as big as the building. Page 7 of 20
Take the Chubby Bunny Challenge 15 minutes Bag of Marsh mellows Paper bag The aim of the chubby bunny challenge is to put a marsh mellow in your mouth and say Chubby Bunny. Then without swallowing the first add another Marsh mellow and say Chubby Bunny again. Go around all the girls in the group adding a marsh mellow at a time, until you have a winner. Have the Paper bag on hand just in case. Try the Yoga Challenge Mats Stop watch or timer Selection of Yoga poises like:- Cat, Tree & Cobra More yoga poises from http://charmedyoga.com/2012/09/01/5downloadable-yoga-pose-sequences-for-alllevels/ The aim of the yoga challenge is to try out some of the poises. Once you have mastered a few of the poises, select a leader who will set the poise that every one in the group has to do. Once everyone has got it move onto the next poise. Make it into a game by the leader having to choose a poise in 15 seconds, then everyone else has 45 seconds to strike that poise. Speed it up by only giving the followers 40 seconds on the next poise then 35 etc. Once the leader has done 4 poises or everyone is out. Choose a new leader Other great ideas Try making a VBlog Zoom in and guess the You Tuber The Rice/Ice challenges Bean Boozled Make your own videos Page 8 of 20
Hair and Beauty Try out other peoples looks and develop your own unique style. Face masks Simple oatmeal scrub 1 tablespoon of oatmeal 3 tablespoons of water or milk Cucumber Egg Mask 1/2 Cucumber 1 egg white 2 Tablespoons yoghurt Simple oatmeal scrub Take 1 tablespoon of oatmeal and add a little bit of warm water (3 tablespoons of water or more), wait for about 5-10 minutes, until oats become soft. Gently, in circular motions, massage your clean face with this scrub to exfoliate your skin; massage for 1-2 minutes, avoiding the eye area. Rinse with warm and then, cold water (cold water will help close your pores). Cucumber Egg Mask - Blend ingredients in blender or food processor until cucumber is pureed. Apply to your face and allow to dry about 5-10 minutes. Rinse with warm water. Makes enough for 2-3 people or save the leftovers in the fridge for no more than 1 week. Product Reviews Variety of products for you to review Pens Paper Camera You have been asked by a magazine to write some product reviews for their magazine. So choose a selection of make-up or products from what you have at home or review the face masks that you made above. Take a picture of the products and write about them. What are the good points. What are the bad. Mark them out of 10. Page 9 of 20
Get the look - Hair Hair brush Selection from Straighteners Curlers Rollers Braider s Getting the look is all about having a great hair style. Choose the look that you are trying to achieve, with no cutting. Then choose the right equipment for getting that style. Always let an adult over 18 do heat applications Get the look - Make up Picture of the character Selection of make-up Once you have decided whose make-up you are going to copy. Look at the picture and decide what make-up you need to get the look. You can always be brave and go for one of the witches or animal characters out of Disney Other great ideas Have a go at Elsa's Braid Decorate Hair Bands, Nail Art Try making a tips and tricks worksheet - Just how can you look like you have lost 4lbs just by standing up straight Create your own Hair and Beauty page for a magazine Draw two Big teeth - One Happy, One sad - To the happy tooth the girls add pictures of food that are good for teeth but to the other the girls add pictures of food that is bad for your teeth Play Draw my face - This is like beetle but use 6-Head, 1-Hair, 2-Eye, 3-Nose, 4Mouth, 5-Ear Page 10 of 20
Fashion From celebrity fashion to developing your own unique style Look in an instant 15 minutes Hats Bags Feather Boas Gloves Sunglasses Jewellery List of paces to dress up for Night out on the town Going out incognito Out to the local supermarket Night out at the Oscars Skiing in the Alps Now pick a place and get dressed as quick as you can for where you are going. This works well as a game where two girls go head to head on speed and final look. Design a dress Newspaper Scissors Tape Other materials As a small group you have been asked to design a dress for your chosen celebrity. They will be going out on the red carpet so the paparazzi will be out in force so design the best dress you can. Don't forget a bag and a hat Be crazy and create a design with an old video tape. Old CDs and other products that are going to waste Page 11 of 20
Fashion shoot Theme for your fashion shoot Clothes to wear in the shoot Camera to take pictures Your chosen celebrity has been asked to do a photo shoot on a given theme. You will need to decide on the theme of the photo shoot and bring in clothes suitable for the shoot. to dress in the clothes provided and poise for the camera. Update your clothes 60 minutes An Old plain T-shirt Fabric Paints, Fabric Glue Buttons, Bits of fabric Ribbons Sewing Materials Jewel s, sparkles and sequins You have been asked by Gok Wan to turn an old tired T-shirt into something new and interesting. You can use fabric ribbons and fabric paints. Use either Glue or the sewing materials to attach your design to the T-shirt Other great ideas Make a fact file on different fashion trends in different countries Dress up in costumes from other cultures, religions or just as characters from a film Make your own fashion line and create some outfits - Pick a theme like clothes to be seen at night as part of a keep safe campaign Create paper dolls and design paper clothes for them Look at accessories like bags and hair bands and see if you can make something similar Have a go at making a costume for a fancy dress party Page 12 of 20
Games and Puzzles Create games and try them out on other members of your group Who are you? Pens Paper Theme for your quiz Choose a few people who you can choose between. Now think about them and their traits. Are they an outside person or do they prefer to be inside with a hot mug of tea? Are you going to choose between the people on looks, or will it be their personality. Now set up a tree asking a question at each branch Mad - Making, Acting and Drawing 15 minutes Pens Paper Dice (The bigger the better) Lots of current film names, TV programmes etc. Egg timer (Optional) Salt dough 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup flour This is a fun game of Making, Acting and Drawing One person picks an idea from either a pile or from the leader, they then throw the dice, if the number is: 1 or 2 - Make the idea 2 or 3 - Act out the idea 4 or 5 - Draw the idea. Once someone has guessed the idea, the next person can have a go. Gaynor Portlock Nov 2007 Page 13 of 20
Headbands Pictures of characters or celebrities Scissors Glue Long piece of paper to make the headband Make a band to go around the heads of people. To this add a picture of the character or celebrity. Now hand out the headbands to everyone while their eyes are closed. The aim of the game is to find out who they are by asking questions about their hair, their looks etc. You can make it harder by making the pictures of famous pairs. Like celebrity couples so that they have to find their partner Who are they? Pictures of characters or celebrities Scissors Glue Large piece of card Cut out sections of the character or celebrities, so that you can still recognise them but people will need to guess who they are. Stick the pictures onto the large card then let others from your group guess who they are. As an alternative you can create the quiz on your phone by taking close up pictures of people in the room. Other great ideas Word searches - But it can be on anything popular not just films Celebrity corners - Corners, but the names of the corners are celebrities Create your own celebrity couple Charades Guess the celebrity from young pictures of them Update an old game and make it more modern Page 14 of 20
Food and Drink Food and Drink. Yum yum Street Food 60 minutes Selection of street food to eat Sharp knife * Chopping board Depending where you are there are lots of different foods that are sold by street vendors. Choose from foods that are sold on the street and try to cook them in your unit Fruit Salad 15 minutes Selection of fruits Sharp knife * Chopping board You can get very creative with fruit and make it look appetising by making pictures that are good enough to eat Notes * Please be careful with sharp knives ** Always read the labels for food allergies Page 15 of 20
Cocktails 15 minutes Glasses Sunrise Grenadine Orange or Apple juice Ice Iced Mint Lemonade Blue food colouring Peppermint essence Ice Sunrise - Put Grenadine in a glass first followed by Ice then either the Apple Juice or Orange Juice. This makes for a great refreshing drink Iced Mint - Add just one drop of peppermint essence to a glass with a few drops of blue food colouring. Swirl the mixture around the inside of the glass then add crushed ice. Now add the lemonade for a cool and quite surprising drink. I'm a celebrity get me out of here 15 minutes Selection of food to try ** Find foods that you have not tried before like beef jerky, sushi, snails, tongue, muscles, haggis, tripe etc. Everyone in the group has been challenged to do a bush tucker trial with the winner being the one who tries to eat the most food. Other great ideas Try making smoothies Use sweets to make a picture like we did with fruit Page 16 of 20
Other Ideas There are lots of things to try as you explore the world of popular culture Design the cover of a magazine 15 minutes Pens Paper Pictures You have been asked to design the front cover of a magazine. How mush does the magazine cost?. What is its name? What will be in the issue BYKT 15 minutes Pens Paper There is loads of text speak BYKT (But you knew that) so why not try and write a conversation or story with as much text speak as possible See more text speak at http://www.talktalk.co.uk/community/textspeak-p1.html Page 17 of 20
Looming Loom bands Looming is the popular craft at the moment so why not make a bracelet out of the bands World Popular Culture 60 minutes Pens Paper In our programme we have tried to reflect popular in the UK, but there is simply a host of popular cultures outside the UK. So find out about them and even try them out Other great ideas Make a photo story where you create a story using pictures and a few speech bubbles Page 18 of 20
Badge Order Form Hope you enjoy carrying out our challenges just as much as 1st Ashton-on-Mersey Guides enjoyed creating them. For any feedback please e-mail :- badge@popular-culture.co.uk Please tell us about your unit and where you would like the badges sent Unit: County: Contact Name: Email Address: Phone Number Address to send badges to: Please tell us how many badges you want Description Total Number of badges required @ 1.00 each Postage(See postage costs below) Grand Total Postage Costs: 1 to 20 badges 1.00 21 to 40 badges 2.00 41 to 50 badges 2.50 51+ badges 3.00 Please return this form with your cheque (payable to '1st Ashton-on-Mersey South Guides') to:jane Kilworth 37 School Road, Stretford, M32 8DJ Page 19 of 20
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