Scoutmaster bucky online astronomy merit badge 202003. The requirements to this merit badge are ed by the boy scouts of america. The astronomy merit badge requirements requirement 1. Ppt astronomy merit badge powerpoint presentation free. They are reproduced in part here under fair use as a resource for scouts and scouters to use in the earning and teaching of merit badges. Royal rangers is an activitybased, smallgroup church ministry for boys and young men in grades k12 with a mission to evangelize, equip and empower the next. The best merit badge activity for item 8 may be a combination of planetarium and a onehour observing session in a dark place, maybe within three days of the perseid peak on august 12. If not, there is a copy attached here that you can print out. In learning about astronomy, scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear witness to the wonders of the night sky. Merit badges and scouts with disabilities able scouts. Astronomy merit badge overnight tickets, fri, feb 7, 2020. Astronomy merit badge pamphlet boy scouts merit badges. Sketch the face of the moon, indicating on it the locations of at least five seas and five craters.
Also, many astronomy merit badge requirements are already learned in school by most scouts that are over or 14. Because the astronomy merit badge requires some observation and data collection, however, scouts will need to some prework prior to attending the workshop. This workbook can help you organize your thoughts as you prepare to meet with your merit badge counselor. With your counselors approval and guidance, do one of the following. A new version of the merit badge pamphlet for this merit badge, with substantially new requirements, was issued during 2004 after the 2004 edition of boy scout requirements was issued. Sketch the face of the moon, indicating on it the locations of at.
Astronomy merit badge prerequisites january 2018 page 1 of 5 astronomy merit badge prerequisites worksheet scouts name. Merit badge requirements and worksheets boy scout trail. They can be found at bsa astronomy merit badge click here. Astronomy merit badge class preparation page scoutmaster. Follow the jump for the complete requirements do the following. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses such as heat and cold reactions, dehydration, bites and stings, and damage to. I serve the bsa in several capacities and was planning to serve as a merit badge instructor for astronomy this year. Be sure that you are familiar with the requirements for the merit badge your. Astronomy merit badge merit badge requirements as revised 2011 this lesson plan by glenn holliday revised january 20 during daytime teaching session 1. Bring all paperwork with you on the day of the class.
Search and rescue sar merit badge, kayaking merit badge, welding merit badge. Enhancing our youths competitive edge through merit badges. Here are the requirements for the boy scouts of america astronomy merit badge. This pdf packet can be used to help bsa scouts organize and prepare for meeting with their merit badge counselor. In order to complete the merit badge you must fill in the worksheet to show you meet the requirements. Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in bett get all the information needed to earn the physical fitness merit badge from the boy scouts of.
Boy scout requirements book scout jay has serious vision impairment, but hes really excited about the astronomy merit badge. Turn your eyes to the skies and check out the latest requirements for astronomy merit badge, updated on jan. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout requirements pub. Each boy should have a copy of the astronomy merit badge workbook. Per national regulations, the only person who may sign off on requirements is a merit badge counselor, duly registered and authorized by the local council. Regardless of their current levels of personal fitness, in the twelve weeks it will take scouts to complete the athletic requirements for this merit badge, they will be in bett get all the information needed to earn the physical fitness merit badge from the boy scouts of america with this handy pamphlet from the mbp series. Scoutmaster bucky online astronomy merit badge 20200324. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses such as heat and cold reactions, dehydration, bites and stings, and damage. Calling all scout bsa scouts for a starfilled cosmic experience. No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in boy scout. Scouts who are doing the requirements for the astronomy merit badge learn about telescopes, binoculars, light pollution, planets, stars, and constellations. Feb 21, 2015 welcome to the class notes and assignments for the astronomy merit badge. Astronomy merit badge workshop the session is from 8.
Explain what light pollution is and how it and air pollution affect astronomy. Royal rangers is an activitybased, smallgroup church ministry for boys and young men in grades k12 with a mission to evangelize, equip and empower the next generation of christlike men and lifelong servant leaders. A scout can purchase pamphlets from bsa, find them in a troop library, or oftentimes check them out from a public library. Scoutbook boy scouts astronomy merit badge requirements. Astronomy merit badge prerequisites january 2018 page 3 of 5 requirement 5d. Astronomy merit badge prerequisites november 2015 page 3 of 3 requirement 6b. We will do the requirements marked as 1st session during our first class, those marked as 2nd session during our second class. All astronomy merit badge requirements will not be covered during the camp. Important general merit badge information for parents. Give the signed application to your unit leader so your merit badge emblem can be secured for you.
In between the 1st and 2nd sessions, you will do those requirements marked as homework. All prerequisite questions must be done on your own or with. Describe the proper clothing and other precautions for safely making observations at night and in cold weather. Merit badge counselors may not require the use of this or any similar workbooks. It helps the scouts understand the various requirements.
Astronomy merit badge 1 astronomy merit badge part i. The astronomy merit badge includes knowledge requirements. Ppt astronomy merit badge powerpoint presentation free to. To complete those, you need to first learn the information, and then show either me, or another astronomy merit badge counselor, that you can answer the questions in the requirements. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all 8 merit badges by name or category. Astronomy merit badge scouts bsa troop 41 sugar grove. The previous requirements remain current until december 31, 2004. This badge allows cubs to enhance their knowledge of the solar system and constellations. The remaining requirements not included in this workbook will be completed at the workshop. Teach another cub how to use the pointer stars of the big dipper to find polaris, the north star. Scoutbook 2020 scouts bsa merit badge requirements. With the aid of diagrams or real telescopes if available, do each of the following. Welcome to the astronomy merit badge program at riverbend park.
Boy scout astronomy merit badge camp the challenger learning. Include landmarks on the horizon such as trees and buildings. Due to the popularity of merit badge session, space is reserved for boy scouts earning their badge only and parentsleaders as appropriate. Merit badge requirements items in bold text can be done at the jamboree on the air do the following. Mar 24, 2020 eventbrite scoutmaster bucky presents scoutmaster bucky online astronomy merit badge 20200324 afternoon scouts bsa tuesday, march 24, 2020 at online merit badge class, minneapolis, mn.
The workspace provided for each requirement is designed for you to research, make notes, draw sketches, collect. The program is held at the riverbend visitor center located at 8700 potomac hills street in great falls unless otherwise indicated by park staff. Bsa astronomy merit badge requirements here are the requirements for the boy scouts of america astronomy merit badge. The u46 planetarium offers scout sessions for younger scouts that are highly recommended before your merit badge session, as well as occasional family friendly public shows. Boy scout astronomy merit badge workshop north museum. Request new merit badge topics if you feel another topic or activity should be added, you need to tell the boy scouts of america directly. Event will meet all the requirements for the astronomy merit badge, including some preworkshop assignments. The 2011 and 2012 editions of boy scout requirements had different text for requirement 9 than the new merit badge pamphlet. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in astronomy activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards. All merit badge workshops are three hours in length on the dates indicated. Quicky look up the latest merit badge requirements for all. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in astronomy activities, and what you should do to anticipate.
Eventbrite scoutmaster bucky presents scoutmaster bucky online astronomy merit badge 20200324 afternoon scouts bsa tuesday, march 24, 2020 at online merit badge class, minneapolis, mn. Dont miss an opportunity for your scout to earn the astronomy merit badge at the north museum of nature and science. Use this information to make your own observation in the night skies and be prepared to share your thoughts and interpretations during the class of what you saw. Also, i only give the credit on the fudged requirements if the scout knows the constellations and stars and have the knowledge to complete all the other requirements. Astronomy, and must be completed before attending the astronomy merit badge workshop at the adler planetarium on sunday, april 10. Scoutingbsaastronomy merit badge wikibooks, open books. Merit badge requirements are revised as needed to reflect updated information and technology. This is an introduction to the 2011 requirements for the astronomy merit badge. Save the date for saturday, december 7, 2019 from 12. Spend the night at burpee museum and discover the wonders of the night sky. To obtain a list of registered merit badge counselors, or to begin a merit badge, please contact your scoutmaster or council service center.
If instruction is done in a planetarium, scouts must still identify the required stars and. Astronomy merit badge workbook this workbook can help you but you still need to read the merit badge pamphlet. Check with the scout store or other sources for the 20 pamphlet if you want one optional. Upon fulfilling the requirements, the counselor will electronically sign a printable blue card. Boy scouts should complete their astronomy merit badge workbook prior to. Advancement to star, life, and eagle all require completion of merit badges, service, and demonstration of responsibility. The information on these pages should provide a deeper understanding of the points made in the astronomy merit. During their workshop, scouts will have a period of free time so they can enjoy a handson experience with the newest technology found in the store. Boy scout astronomy merit badge powerpoint presentation. The pamphlets contain requirements, introductory information and supplemental reference text. Please complete the prerequirements listed below to receive your astronomy merit badge at the conclusion of the merit badge workshop at the woodstock challenger learning center.
Welcome to the class notes and assignments for the astronomy merit badge. Find out about three career opportunities in astronomy. The complete astronomy merit badge workbook can be found on the adlers website, along with the pathways to. Astronomy merit badge and worksheet boy scout trail. Download or print the most up to date workbook and requirements for earning the astronomy merit badge. Astronomy merit badge requirements scoutmaster bucky.
Merit badge counselor resources palmetto council, bsa. The u46 planetarium offers scout sessions for younger scouts that are highly recommended before your merit badge session, as. These prerequirements must be complete before attending the workshop to receive an astronomy merit badge on the day of the workshop. They visit a planetarium, spend some time observing the sky, or host a star party. The merit badge pamphlet is a good place to start for the factual information of what we see. An official boy scouts of america merit badge pamphlet has been created for the bsa by topic authorities for each merit badge. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in. In learning about astronomy, scouts study how activities in space affect our own planet and bear. Astronomy merit badge helps and documents scouter mom.
Please remember that any and all requirements, for any merit badge are signed off only at the discretion and satisfaction of the merit badge counselor that the requirement has met their interpretation of the requirement. Sketch the phase and the daily position of the moon at the same hour and place, for four days in a row. You still must satisfy your counselor that you can demonstrate each skill and have learned the information. We covered most of the material in our merit badge roundup sessions. Boy scouts astronomy merit badge requirements scoutbook. The following is from the merit badge requirements. Astronomy merit badge pamphlet boy scouts merit badges, boy.
Astronomy badge applicants will complete most requirements during the oneday program at the museum. Tell how to safely observe the sun, objects near the sun, and the moon. Jan 01, 2018 the 2011 and 2012 editions of boy scout requirements had different text for requirement 9 than the new merit badge pamphlet. The best meritbadge activity for item 8 may be a combination of planetarium and a onehour observing session in a dark place. Requirements we will be using the current 20 requirements for the astronomy merit badge. Astronomy, boy scouts of america, bsa, advancement, merit badge, requirements, scouts. Be able to find five constellations of your choice. This workshop has prerequirements which will be emailed. To reach eagle rank, a scout must complete a total of at least 21 boy scout merit badges, of which come from the eaglerequired badge list. When the counselor is satisfied you have met each requirement, he or she will sign your application. The following requirements must be completed prior to the astronomy merit badge class.
Scouts who are doing the requirements for the astronomy merit badge learn about telescopes, binoculars, light pollution, planets, stars, and. Describe the similarities and differences of several types of astronomical telescopes, including at least one that observes light beyond the visible part of the spectrum i. January, 2018 requirements for the astronomy merit badge. Using a star map, locate a planet in the night sky.
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