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Zoë’s Trek Around The World Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Welcome to Rio! Choose one option from each category to earn your Zoë in Brazil crest. You will need to complete: one active option, one creative option, one cultural option and one Guiding option.

Active Options

Option 1: Mountains and Valleys (younger) There are lots of hills and mountains surrounding Rio; imagine that you are going to go on a hike there with Zoë. Before you leave you might want to warm up and get your legs warmed-up and ready.

1. March on the spot. 2. Climb a ladder – stand on the spot with feet slightly apart. Move arms and legs up

and down as if you were climbing a ladder. 3. Grow like a tropical flower found in Brazil – crouch down with your head down and

arms folded in, like closed petals of a flower. Slowly stand, unfolding arms and extending them overhead, like a flower opening.

4. Walking wonders – Begin by walking in a large circle, swinging arms at your sides. Everyone follows the leader. Touch your shoulders with your hands and reach them overhead. Turn your chin side to side and look over each shoulder for 5 seconds. Walk on toes, walk on heels, walk sideways skip forwards and sideways.

5. Sway like a tree in the wind.

After you have warmed up, take your imaginary hike through the hills of Rio while describing what you see along the way. Option 2: Vivo ou dormir (younger - mid) This game of “alive or sleeping” can be led by a Guider or girl.

Girls remain still facing the game leader watching them at all times. When the leader shouts an instruction, girls must follow it or they are eliminated. When the leader shouts “Vivo!” girls remain standing stretching their arms over their head. When the leader shouts “Dormir!” girls crouch down into a ball. The leader should do the actions as well. The last girl to be eliminated is the winner.

To make the game more challenging, the leader can call out instructions faster or do the opposite movement to the instruction they call out.

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Option 3: Queimada (Brazilian tag) (all ages) Queimada means “burned” in Portuguese. This is a game similar to dodge ball played on an open field. Materials Needed

Soft ball (about the size of a basketball)

Tape, cones or other item to mark play areas

Pennies or bibs to distinguish teams

Instructions 1. To play this game, you form two teams. Each team has half the field and there is a

place called the ‘cemetery’ at each end of the field. A team’s cemetery is in the other team’s half of the field. One person from each team starts in their cemetery. The rest of the team starts in the field.

2. The girl who is in the cemetery always starts the game by launching a ball to her team mates on the opposite side of the field. Members on the opposing team try to catch the ball and to throw it at players on the other team. If someone from the opposite team is hit below the waist, she is burnt, and goes to the cemetery. The game finishes when one entire team is in their cemetery.

3. Team mates may be freed one at a time from the cemetery. To do this, the ball must be launched into the cemetery and caught by a player there before the ball touches the ground. That player may then return to their team.

(From: http://www.ehow.com/list_6593134_traditional-children_s-games-brazil.html) Option 4: Bamboo Bottle Cap Bounce (all ages) This popular Brazilian game requires steady aim and concentration.

Materials

12 to 18 inch dowel that is approximately the thickness of a broomstick or bamboo pole (for authenticity use bamboo)

10 soft-drink bottle caps

5 pennies (or similar coins)

Directions 1. Stand the dowel or bamboo rod upright in dirt or sand. 2. Draw a six-inch circle around the base of the dowel. 3. Carefully place a bottle cap on the top of the dowel. 4. Players stand five feet away from the dowel and try to knock the bottle cap off with a

penny. 5. If the bottle cap falls outside the small circle, one point is scored. If it falls inside the

circle, or is missed, it is the next players turn. 6. The player reaching ten (or any predetermined number) first wins.

Younger girls: Play this in small groups or partners. Older girls: Organize a round-robin tournament.

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Option 5: Ferol Bola Tournament (mid – older) This favorite game is similar to badminton, though played with wooden paddles and a birdie made from a decorated cork.

Material Needed

Two wooden paddles (similar to those used in playing Ping-Pong)

Cork

Feathers

Markers

Instructions 1. Have pairs of girls decorate their cork with markers and by sticking feathers into the

cork so that it resembles a badminton birdie. 2. Mark off a court of appropriate size either outside or indoors. The court should have

a dividing line in the middle. 3. The object is to hit the cork back and forth over the line without letting it fall to the

ground or go out of bounds. 4. Once girls have practiced their skills, have a round-robin tournament.

(From: http://www.teachingmom.com/features/christmasworld.html - under Brazil) Option 6: Futevolei (mid – older) Try your feet at this popular beach game similar to volleyball.

Materials Needed

Tape. Pylons or other items to mark boundaries and centre line

A low net could be used in the centre

Soft ball (about soccer ball size)

Instructions 1. Play volleyball without the use of hands using feet instead. 2. Keep as close to volleyball rules as you like or create your own as you go.

Creative Options

The Carnival in Rio is the largest in the world. It is held each year prior to the start of Lent, which is a period of time before Easter. Carnival lasts for five days and came from the Catholic tradition of giving up worldly things during Lent. Elaborate costumes and masks play a big part of all events, including one of the main attractions of Carnival: the Samba Parade. Option 1: Carnival Masks (younger) If you were going to carnival what kind of mask would you wear? Think about what kind of mask you want to make: an animal, a clown a bird etc.

Materials Needed

paper

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glue

scissors

tape

piece of thin cardboard (e.g. recycled a coke can box)

drinking straws OR a ruler OR an unsharpened pencil

Optional Materials

sequins

sparkle glue

feathers

Instructions 1. Create a mask template. (See templates attached) 2. Trace the mask on white or coloured paper. 3. Colour your mask template. 4. Cut out your mask shape. 5. Take a big piece of cardboard (or poster board or old cereal boxes) and spread glue

on it. 6. Place the template (face up) onto the cardboard and press it down making sure all

edges are firmly glued down. 7. Let dry. 8. Cut out around mask including the eye-holes. 9. Be creative at this point with sequins, feathers and/or sparkles. Glue to the mask. 10. You can use straws, unsharpened pencil, thin dowels or other items to hold the

mask up to your face. Option 2: Tambourine Fun (younger) Samba bands contain many percussion instruments and shakers. These tambourines will help girls create samba beats when shaken and struck.

Materials

Sturdy white paper plates

Tempera paint, brushes

Colored feathers

Dried beans

Staples Instructions: 1. Take two large white paper plates. 2. Decorate both paper plates using bright bold colors. Let dry overnight. 3. Place the two paper plates together with painted sides facing out. Before you staple

edges together place dried beans inside. 4. Stick colored feathers around the outer edges of the tambourine. Now, the girls are

ready to Samba the day away!

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Option 3: Maracas (younger – mid) Samba bands contain many percussion instruments and shakers. These maracas will add rhythm to any Samba band!

Materials

balloons blown to desired size

strips of newspaper

stick to be used for a handle

liquid starch

tempera paint

bowl

dried beans

masking tape

Instructions 1. Pour the liquid starch in a low bowl. 2. Place each strip of paper in the starch holding on to the end of the strips. Let the strip

rub against the edge of the bowl in order to remove the excess starch. 3. Place the strip over the balloon. Continue until the balloon is completely covered and

there are at least three layers of paper around the balloon. 4. Allow the papier-mâché to dry. This may take up to 2 days. 5. When the balloons are dry, the Guider cuts a very small hole at the small end and

inserts the dried beans. 6. Place the stick in the hole and make sure it reaches the end of the balloon. Using

masking tape, wrap the stick and attach it securely to the dry balloon. 7. With more strips of paper and starch, cover the hole by the stick so that everything is

firmly attached. Allow this to dry. 8. Using tempera paint, girls may decorate the musical instruments as desired. Option 4: Costume for Carnival (mid – older) If you were going to carnival what kind of costume would you wear? Design a costume that you could wear for Carnival on paper and colour it; make sure you include a mask.

Take a look at some pictures to get your ideas flowing here: http://www.rio-carnival.net/photos/rio_carnival_photos.php Option 5: Feather Headdress (younger - mid) The Yanomami, a group of people who live in the rainforests of Brazil, use colorful bird feathers to make headdresses and armbands. Materials needed

Bristol Board

Crepe paper (can be rolls of streamers) or craft feathers

Scissors

Glue

Tape

String or yarn

Stapler

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Instructions 1. If using crepe paper feathers, cut out 10, each about 8" long. They can be all one

color, or several colors. 2. Cut 10 feather shafts out of poster board. Make them 10" long, about 1/4" wide at the

bottom, and narrowed to a point on top. 3. Glue the shaft to one side of the feather. 4. Cut a 1" strip of poster board to fit around your head. 5. Glue the feather shafts to it. Wind string or yarn around the head band, making an X

around each feather shaft. 6. Overlap ends of band and adjust to fit. 7. Staple together headdress and it is ready to wear! Option 6: Brazilian Pottery (older) The Marajoara culture is one of the early Brazilian populations in Brazil. This group is well known for its ceramic artistry. Design your own pottery art in a similar style.

Materials

clay

toothpicks

plastic work mat

paints and brush

Instructions 1. Put out a plastic work mat and handful of clay for each girl. 2. Knead clay with hands to soften. Spray with water if needed to prevent drying. 3. Divide clay into two balls, using one ball to make a flat round base. Use the other ball

to make several long thin "snakes". To build up the sides of the pot, coil "snakes" of clay one on top of the other.

4. Etch designs with toothpicks into the sides of the pot. 5. Bake your creations. 6. Once baked, pots can be painted to add colour. Option 7: Art Deco (older) The statue of Cristo Redentor was completed in an art deco style. This style of art was most popular from 1925 until the 1940s and relies heavily on geometric design. Learn a little about this style of art here: http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/history-of-art/art-deco.htm http://www.art-deco-style.com/art-deco-definition.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_Deco

Design your own statue in the art deco style for the top of Corcovado Mountain. Create your work in the form of a sketch, painting, model or sculpture. Show it to others and explain what you have chosen to represent, its importance and how you have incorporated aspects of the art deco style into your work.

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Cultural Options Option 1: Hold a Carnival Parade (all ages) Carnival is the biggest and most exciting festival in Brazil. It is celebrated with masquerade balls, parades, singing, dancing and feasting. It lasts for five days. Colorful marpeta costumes fill the streets. The streets are decorated with huge masks placed on poles or hanging from lamp posts. Floats featuring pirates, sailors, witch doctors, angels, and even fire goddesses. The highlight of the festival is the 18-hour pageant in which samba schools compete in a samba contest.

Hold your own Carnival Parade! Use the masks you made put on some fun music and celebrate! Try to find music with bossa nova or samba sounds, dress up in costumes, make up dance routines and have a recital, be creative and have fun!

For older girls: Plan and host a Carnival Parade and party for younger girls. Option 2: Dance to the Samba Beat (all ages) Get into small groups and create a dance routine using Latin music. Perform your dances for your Unit or as part of your Carnival celebrations. Here are some videos to help you along: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pmp7M30Rej8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWXSjdJGwKM http://www.thedancestoreonline.com/ballroom-dance-instruction/samba-free-lessons.htm#moves Option 3: Bahias Dance (Brazilian dance) (mid – older) Here is another type of dance for you to try.

Materials

Music with Latin beat

Instructions 1. Divide your Unit into two groups about 8 steps apart facing each other. 2. Both lines walk 3 steps forward, clapping on each step. 3. On each beat walk backwards to the original position, clapping. 4. Repeat, walking 3 steps forward, but instead of going backwards on second part,

each line goes forward through the other line and turns around. 5. Now, the positions of the two groups are reversed. Option 4: Acarajé (all ages) Try this popular street food that is found in many locations especially at the beach.

Materials Needed For the Filling:

1 onion

1 cup small shrimp, fresh or frozen, shelled and de-veined

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2 tbsp. palm oil or olive oil For the Fritters:

2 cans black-eyed peas

1 clove of garlic

1 onion

1 red chili pepper

Salt and pepper to taste

Palm oil and/or vegetable oil for frying

Instructions Make filling: 1. Slice onion very thinly. 2. Spread onions out on a skillet with the olive oil or palm oil, and cook on low heat until

they are golden brown (about 15 minutes). 3. Add shrimp and sauté until shrimp are pink. Remove from heat and season with salt

and pepper to taste. Set aside. Make the fritters: 4. Thoroughly drain the black-eyed peas and place them in the food processor. Roughly

chop the onion and garlic, and add it to the peas. 5. Clean the pepper of seeds and add to the processor. 6. Process mixture just until well-blended. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Add flour by the tablespoon, until mixture is stiff enough to hold a shape. Divide into

15 pieces, and form into balls or ovals. 8. Heat 2 inches palm oil and/or vegetable oil in a pot on medium high heat. 9. Fry several fritters at a time until browned, turning once, about 5 minutes. Drain

fritters on a cookie sheet lined with paper towels. 10. Fritters can be kept warm in a 200 degree oven. 11. Split fritters and fill with a spoonful of the onion and shrimp mixture. Serve warm.

(From: http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/appetizersfirstcourses/r/acaraje.htm) Option 5: Pão de queijo (all ages) These cheese rolls are delicious and a popular Brazilian snacks.

Materials Needed

1 cup of water

1 cup of milk

½ cup of oil

1tsp of salt

1 pack of tapioca starch (450g)

2 to 3 eggs

200g of grated parmesan cheese

Instructions 1. Bring to boil in a big pan water, milk, oil and salt. 2. Remove pan from heat and add tapioca starch. Mix well with a wooden spoon and let

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3. Put mixture in a bowl, add eggs and knead well. 4. Add grated cheese and keep kneading until dough is smooth. 5. Roll 1 tablespoon of mixture into small balls. Tip: Grease your hands with oil before

making the balls. Wash your hands when necessary. 6. Place the balls on a baking tray greased with oil or lined with baking paper. 7. Bake the cheese rolls in hot oven (350 degrees) for about 20 minutes or until golden

brown. 8. Put cheese rolls in a basket and serve warm.

Notes

This recipe makes about 70 small cheese rolls.

Tapioca starch can be found in Asian grocery stores. It comes in a clear plastic bag and the standard pack has 450 grams.

Brazilians usually knead the dough by hand. It’s hard work; a mixer can be used.

“Pão de queijo” can be served as an appetizer or snack, frozen and baked directly from the freezer. Tip: Place the cheese rolls on a tray lined with baking paper. Put the tray in the freezer. When the cheese rolls are frozen, put them in a plastic bag and put them back in the freezer.

(From: http://www.sonia-portuguese.com/recipes/pqueijo.htm) Option 6: Feijoada (all ages) This is Brazil’s national dish. It is meant to be served and eaten as a group. It requires preparation to begin the night before (soaking beans and jerky) and some simmering, however much can still be done as a group.

Materials Needed

1 1/2 pounds small black turtle beans

1/2 pound Brazilian dried beef, or beef jerky

1 ham hock

1 pound pork ribs

1 pound smoked chorizo, or other spicy smoked sausage

1 pound beef sirloin or smoked pork loin

1/2 pound slab smoked bacon

1/2 pound smoked pig or beef tongue (optional)

1/4 cup vegetable oil

2 onions, finely chopped

1 Bay leaf

1 clove garlic

Parsley, cumin, salt, pepper – each to taste

Instructions 1. Soak the beans overnight in cold water. In a separate bowl, soak the beef jerky

overnight, changing the water 2 or 3 times. 2. Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Add the ham hock and the dried

beef. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are cooked but firm. Remove the ham hock and discard.

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3. Add the rest of the meats and the bay leaf to the beans and simmer for 30 minutes, adding hot water if necessary to maintain an inch of water over the beans.

4. Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the onions and garlic until soft and golden. Add parsley, season with the cumin, salt and pepper to taste.

5. Add 3/4 cup of the bean mixture to the skillet and mash the beans with the onions. Add this mixture back to the beans and meat. Simmer for 30 minutes more.

6. Remove the meats from the beans and cut them into smaller pieces or thin slices. 7. Arrange the meats on a platter, grouped by type. Serve the beans in a separate bowl. 8. Serve with Brazilian-style rice, collard greens, pepper sauce and orange slices.

(From: http://southamericanfood.about.com/od/maincourses/r/feijoada.htm)

Guiding Options The Girl Guide Association is called: Federação das Bandeirantes do Brasil (Federation of Girl Guides of Brazil)

The age groups are: Ciranda [Brownie] - Ages 6 to 9 Bandeirante 1 [Junior Guide] - Ages 9 to 12 Bandeirante 2 [Guide] - Ages 12 to 15 Guia [Ranger] - Ages 15 to 18

Visit the Website at: http://www.bandeirantes.org.br/ The information is in Portuguese; however there are some pictures of some activities that are part of the Guide Movement in Brazil. Some English information is available at: http://www.wagggsworld.org/en/world/organisations?mo=25&x=18&y=17 Sparks Option 1: There is no branch for Spark age girls in Brazil.

If you were to create one, what would you call it?

Design a uniform for this new branch.

Create a Motto for this new branch and some activities that could incorporate their unique culture.

Option 2: Make friendship cards that you could send to a Unit in Brazil. Be sure to tell them all about Sparks and include information about activities. Ask questions about something you’d like to know from a Girl Guide in Brazil. You can use some of these words in Portuguese in your card:

Hello: Bom dia Goodbye: Adeus Beautiful: belo Excellent: ecelente Good: bon

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Happy: feliz Yes: Sim No: Não Thank you: Obrigado You’re welcome: De nada Please: Por favor Brownies Option 1: Learn more about Guides in Brazil.

Find Brazil on the map

Where is Rio de Janeiro?

Is it near the equator?

What will the weather be like there?

Visit the WAGGGS site to learn about the uniform, Promise and Law of the Brazilian Brownies.

Create a display highlighting similarities and differences between Guiding in Canada and Brazil.

Option 2: Practice some of these words that you would use to introduce yourself to your Brazilian Brownie Friends; create friendship cards that you could send to a Unit of Ciranda’s. Don’t forget to tell them what life is like as a Brownie in Canada and include questions about things you’d like to learn about being a Ciranda Brownie in Brazil.

Hello: Bom dia Goodbye: Adeus Beautiful: belo Excellent: ecelente Good: bon Happy: feliz

Yes: Sim No: Não Thank you: Obrigado You’re welcome: De nada Please: Por favor

Guides Learn about Bandeirante 1 (Junior Guides) in Brazil. Create some type of presentation with what you have learned to teach other girls. You could create a skit, write a poem, make a presentation, paint a picture, build a model or sculpture, write a song, make a poster or anything else that allows you to share your learning in a creative way. Pathfinders and Rangers Learn about one of the projects branches in Brazil participate in on the WAGGGS site. Create a simple project for your Unit with a similar objective and then carry it out.

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