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Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

1. Do an activity (make scale models of planets from salt dough, make a model to scale from various objects, OR take a Solar System Walk) to help visually see the size of planets and/or their distance.
2. Understand the full rotation of the Earth around the sun is one year and how the Earth’s position creates seasons (Earth Year Dance, find age on other planets, OR make a scrapbook with a picture for each time you have gone around the sun).
3. Explore stars and constellations (Make a scaled 3D model of a constellation, OR use a star wheel/smart phone app to identify stars in the real sky at night) OR learn what a light-year is and make up your own unit of measurement as instructed in the booklet under “Girl Scout Minute”.
4. Learn about tools used to explore stars (make a travel brochure with photos/drawings and fun facts about a planet, design and make a model for a new Mars rover, OR make a planisphere and use it to find constellations).
5. Attend a Star Party OR share what you learned (make and perform a song/rap/skit/video/short story/poem, OR teach younger Girl Scouts).

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices.}}

Activity Choices

D/B/J Space Science – Activity List

Work in Progress, links may not be available. Check back later!

Available Troop Meeting Plans

• (3) 90 Min Mtgs – GSUSA Volunteer Toolkit (VTK) free plan
  • Mtg 1: Solar System (3 choices)
  • Mtg 2: Sun (3 choices) Stars (3 choices)
  • Mtg 3: Exploring Tools (3 choices) Share Sky (3 choices)
• (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow on Google Docs from GSCI
• (1) Virtual Mtg – Slideshow PDF from GSEP

How to earn individually as a Solo Scout?

• At Home Plan w/video from GSCWM
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSKSMO at Home _{– Original Link}
• At Home Plan w/video from GSofCT
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSSEF _{– Original Link}
• Archived Copy of PDF from GSWestOK _{– Original Link}
• 5 Video Walkthrough from GSLP

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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 and goes on the troop number side of the vest – Click Here to see Junior diagrams and details on where to place it or sash placement.

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GSUSA Information and Details

Other Non-GSUSA Resources

• Solar System Walk from NC SciFest
• Earth Year Dance by The Badge Archive

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

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Click Here -> To see information References:

Disclaimer: The information published on The Badge Archive is built from the references listed below. These sources demonstrate that our content is grounded in facts and research, not opinion or speculation. Readers may consult them directly when looking for additional material.

• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Space Science Investigator 1.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Space Science Investigator 2.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. “Meeting : Space Science Investigator 3.” My.girlscouts.org, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., https://my.girlscouts.org/content/girlscouts-vtk/en/vtk.html. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
• Roberts, Rachel. Junior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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