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Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Choose your own activities!

• Activity List  (Not Available Yet)

Our Summary* of requirements:

1. Do a visible light experiment (make a Newton Disk spinner, make prism pictures, OR make a rainbow).
2. Do an invisible light experiment (Make a sun print from UV light, work with remote control infrared light, OR conduct a prism experiment with thermometers).
3. Explore the stars beyond just using your eyes (be an Astrophotographer, capture images with NASA) OR learn How do Scientists Classify Stars?
4. Look at stars with an aid (use a red light to keep your eyes adjusted to the dark, visit a dark sky area outside the city, OR observe with a telescope).
5. Learn about light pollution AND help in one way (participate in a citizen science project about light pollution, analyze your light fixtures and work a plan to avoid creating light pollution, OR design a new light fixture or shade for an existing fixture that could help prevent light pollution).

_{^{* – 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 PDF from GSWNY _{– Archived Copy of PDF}

Click to Expand → All Known Meeting Plans and Resource Links

Meeting Plans

• Slideshow Google Doc from GSCI _{– Archived Copy of PPT}
• Slideshow PDF from GSWNY _{– Archived Copy of PDF}

Other Resources

• (Not Available Yet) See the Activity List – choose your own activities!
• Online 3 out of 5 Steps from GSCSNJ
• How do Scientists Classify Stars?
• Make a Rainbow – Scouts use water mist and light-splitting tools to observe how sunlight breaks into colors and record their findings.
• Newton Disk Spinner – Scouts build and test a Newton Disk spinner to explore how combining colors creates white light.
• Prism Pictures – Scouts use sunlight and light-splitting tools to observe how white light breaks into colors and record their findings.
• CD/Prism Invisible Light – Scouts use a flashlight and prism or CD to explore how light can split into colors and carry heat.
• Visible and Invisible Light Quick Combo – Scouts explore visible and invisible light by observing color patterns with pre-made Newton Disk Spinners and comparing them to light-splitting tools like CDs or prisms.
• Light Pollution Quick Dive – Scouts identify examples of light pollution using photos and discuss simple ways to reduce its impact.
• Light Pollution Take Action Project – Scouts investigate light pollution by documenting local lighting and creating a plan to reduce its impact.
• Booklet Info from Scouts Honor Wiki
• View Booklet Online

What is a good way to earn the badge at home?

• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}

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 GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan from GSTOP _{– Archived Copy of PDF}
• Google Forms Step by Step Activities (No registration needed) from GSMidTN

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GSUSA Information and Details

Click to Expand → GSUSA Official Resources

• Buy the GSUSA Leader Guide Booklet (View Online)

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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
• VTK Cadette Women in Space Science by GSUSA
• VTK Star Wheel by GSUSA
• VTK Space Shot List by GSUSA
• VTK Night Sky Apps by GSUSA
• VTK Among the Stars Cards by GSUSA
• VTK Astrophotography Guidelines by GSUSA
• VTK Early Female Astronomers 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?

This is a Skill Based Badge – Click Here to see diagrams and details on where to place it.

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