2011 – C/S: Space Science – The Badge Archive

Yes – 2011 Is the current GSUSA badge

This is not on official GSUSA Badge.

This is an interpretation by The Badge Archive on how to combine the requirements for Cadette Space Science Researcher and Senior Space Science Expert.

What is this badge about?

Learn about star classification and do a star hunt, a visible & invisible light experiment, share info about telescope tech, and be a light pollution advocate.

Activity Choices

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Do six Required Activities:

Read How do Scientists Classify Stars?
Complete Space Distance activity.
Pick one Visible & Invisible Light activity.
Pick one Star Hunt activity.
Pick one Light Pollution Advocacy activity.
Pick one Telescope Tech Share activity.

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Available Troop Meeting Plans

(1) 90 Min Mtg – Uncovering the Night Sky by The Badge Archive

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Our Summary* of Requirements:

Do a light experiment to learn how eyes see light and how your pupils adapt that explores both visible and invisible light.
Learn how scientists determine the distances of objects in the Universe.
Explore the stars in a new way by learning how scientist classify them.
Look at stars with an aid and find several different types of objects in the sky.
Learn about light pollution and how to help.
Explore the technology that makes telescopes and help others understand about telescope technology.

_{^{* – This summary is based off the GSUSA booklet activity choices and official requirements of the badges being combined.}}

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For More Fun Ideas and Plans

Join the Girl Scout Daisy, Brownie, and Junior Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

Join the Girl Scout Cadette, Senior, and Ambassador Leader Help Facebook Group
_{(Not an official GSUSA Group)}

See other Recommended Facebook Groups for some Scouting Organizations
_{(No official Groups)}

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Published on July 14, 2022. Author:

Tia Kennard

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.

Stiepock, Lisa. Cadette the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.
Tilden, Tommi Lewis. Senior the Girl’s Guide to Girl Scouting. New York, NY, Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., 2011.

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