Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge
Released in 2018 but is considered part of the 2011 GSUSA Program. The Daisy Page has information on when all badges were released.
What is this badge about?
Learn about the moon, stars, and sun.
Choose your own activities!
Our Summary* of requirements:
- Learn why the sun rises and sets and moves across the sky (day sky book, OR shadow poster).
- Look at the moon (moon observation book, OR use binoculars).
- Look at the stars in the sky (make pretend telescope, OR make a constellation with your body).
* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.
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What is a good Troop Meeting Plan besides the VTK?
- Slideshow Google Doc from GSNWGL – Archived Copy of PPT
Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links
Meeting Plans
- Slideshow Google Doc from GSCI – Archived Copy of PPT
- Slideshow PDF from GSEP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Slideshow Google Doc from GSNWGL – Archived Copy of PPT
- Slideshow PDF (Part 1 and Part 2) from GSWNY – Archived Copy of PDF1 and PDF2
- Buy Printable Meeting at Teachers Pay Teachers for Growing Girl Scout Helpers
Other Resources
- See the Activity List for Daisy Space Science Explorer – choose your own activities!
- View Booklet Online
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- Activity Ideas at Earn Daisy Badges Blog
- Virtual Programming (2 of 3 Steps) from GSCSNJ
- Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
- View Booklet Online
What is a good way to earn the badge at home?
- At Home Plan from GSNC – Archived Copy of PDF
Click to Expand → All Known At Home Plans
At Home Plans
- At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM – Archived Copy of PDF
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKentuckiana – Original Link
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home– Original Link
- At Home Plan from GSNC – Archived Copy of PDF
- PDF (multiple badges) from GSOC
- Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF – (Broken Original Link)
- At Home Plan from GS-TOP – Archived Copy of PDF
- Video Walkthrough from GSLP
- Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN
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GSUSA Information and Details
Three steps are needed to complete this badge:
- Explore the Sun
- Observe the Moon
- Meet the Stars
Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources
- Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)
- Alternate Link for Booklet Online from GSUSA
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- GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan for 2 Meetings – No links available. This is only accessible through MyGS log-in on Council’s website for troop leaders
- Mtg 1: Day Sky Book OR Shadow Poster
- Mtg 2: Moon observation book OR Create a Story of the Man in the Moon, AND Pretend Telescope OR Constellation with Your Body
- VTK The Sun by GSUSA
- VTK Moon Photos by GSUSA
- VTK Daisy Space Science Bios by GSUSA
- VTK Daisy Women in Space Science by GSUSA
- Learn Moon Facts by GSUSA
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Is there a matching badge for Multi-Level Troops?
Learn about the Space Themed Multi-level GSUSA 2011 badges.
Where does this go on the Uniform Apron and Vest?
This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.
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For More Fun Ideas and Plans
for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Scouts
Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
(Not an official GSUSA Group)
This is a supportive Facebook community for Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Girl Scout leaders. Whether you’re seeking advice, fresh ideas, or meeting plans, you’re in the right place! Let’s inspire each other, share our experiences, and make every troop meeting a memorable adventure.
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