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Remember the belt loops are for the scout
doing their best to learn about the sport
or academic activity, and by putting the
new techniques to practice with fellow scouts,
in their community, or working with an adult.
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| Complete These Three Requirements For The
Astronomy Belt Loop: |
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Set up and demonstrate how to focus a simple
telescope or binoculars.
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Draw a diagram of our solar system - identify
the planets and other objects.
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Explain the following terms: planet, star,
solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black
hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor,
moon, asteroid, and universe.
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| I Certify That _________________________________________ Has
Completed The Minimum Requirements |
| Adult Teammate Signature: ____________________________________________ |
Date: ____________________ |
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Phases of the Moon
Finding the North Star
Finding the North Star is relatively easy
once you find the Big Dipper - one of the
easiest constellations to locate. Once you
find the North Star you can find the Little
Dipper. They will not always be at the same
angle, though - in the course of a year,
they will both rotate completely around the
North Star.
Resources
Check the children's section at your local
library for information on astronomy. If
you have access to the Internet, try using
various search engines to look for the information
you need.
A field trip to a nearby observatory or museum
may provide an excellent hands-on experience
in astronomy in your community.
Be sure to check out the Space Place; it
has lots of fun, astronomy-related activities:
Web Site: http://spaceplace.jpl.nasa.gov/index.shtml
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