Cub Scout Astronomy Loop and Pin Coca-Cola Space Science Center
November 1, 2013
6-11pm
Attention all cub scouts! Bring your pack (Or combine packs!) and come down to the Coca-Cola Space Science Center for a time of exploration and discovery! Scouts will learn about stars, constellations, the Moon, and planets through interactive classroom sessions, center exhibits, and our Omnisphere Theater. This experience is aligned with the Cub Scout Astronomy Loop and Pin, so participating scouts will qualify for their belt loop and pin at the end of the program!
For more information, email us at [email protected] or call 706.649.1477.
Please note: The minimum number of scouts for this activity is 25 and the maximum is 90.
Part 1: All about Telescopes and Astronomy Careers! (Meets: BL1, AP1, AP6, AP5) In the first hour, scouts will learn about the different types of telescopes, how to safely observe with telescopes, and how astronomers use telescopes to find out information about our universe. We will also discuss the many different careers in astronomy.
Part 2: The Sky and the Planets (Meets: BL2, BL3, AP3, AP3, AP4) In hour 2, we move to the Omnisphere Theater, a world-class digital planetarium, to learn about the stars, constellations, and planets. During this time, During this time, we’ll learn about the Solar system, learn to identify and diagram constellations, and find the north star!
Part 3: Early Space Missions and Space News (Meets AP5, AP9, AP10) The third hour is spent discussing the Moon and the Sun and their effect on Earth’s weather. We will also discuss eclipses and phases of the Moon, and illustrate these concepts through a number of interactive activities.
Part 4: Planetarium Show “Two Small Peices of Glass” (Meets AP7) For the fourth hour we return to the Omnisphere Theater to explore the sky in motion and to discuss how the planets move over the course of time in the sky. Included in this hour is a detailed discussion and demonstration of the lunar phases.
Part 5: Wrap Up and Tour of the Mead Observatory Finally, we wrap up with a discussion of topics covered during the day and conclude with a tour of the Mead Observatory.
CCSSC Boy Scout Astronomy Badge Program Price:
$17.50 per scout
$4.00 per additional family member
Scout Masters are free
