Hiya, I did post a question last week but it got lost in all those messages regarding the meteor shower.
I'm off to camp next week with our Cubs and we're doing the Astronomy Badge as part of our activities, I know very little about astronomy and I think the other leaders know a little too but they're not very good at explaining and things, below are the activities we need to complete for the badge, can anyone help me in simple terms with the less obvious aspects, some good easy to spot constellations (I can find the big dipper lol) and if you have time give me some simple explaination on astronomy as I would like to create a fact sheet and perhaps a quiz for the cubs to do.. I thank you in advance.
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Make a model or draw a simple diagram of the solar system.
Explain the difference between a planet and a star.
Identify three constellations.
Find out about and present some information on the two of the following: Planets, Comets, the Northern Lights, The Sun, Eclipses, Meteorites, Black holes, The Moon, Light years, Space exploration or any other space related subject.
Observe the moon, if possible using binoculars or a telescope. Describe some of its features.
Know how to locate and identify the pole star or Southern Star. Know how explorers used it to navigate and plot courses.
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I'm off to camp next week with our Cubs and we're doing the Astronomy Badge as part of our activities, I know very little about astronomy and I think the other leaders know a little too but they're not very good at explaining and things, below are the activities we need to complete for the badge, can anyone help me in simple terms with the less obvious aspects, some good easy to spot constellations (I can find the big dipper lol) and if you have time give me some simple explaination on astronomy as I would like to create a fact sheet and perhaps a quiz for the cubs to do.. I thank you in advance.
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Make a model or draw a simple diagram of the solar system.
Explain the difference between a planet and a star.
Identify three constellations.
Find out about and present some information on the two of the following: Planets, Comets, the Northern Lights, The Sun, Eclipses, Meteorites, Black holes, The Moon, Light years, Space exploration or any other space related subject.
Observe the moon, if possible using binoculars or a telescope. Describe some of its features.
Know how to locate and identify the pole star or Southern Star. Know how explorers used it to navigate and plot courses.
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