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All levels have similar requirements. Find the projects that appropriately challenge your troop (don’t let older scouts get away with doing kindergarten crafts!) and have fun.

This Activity List covers: Daisy Space Science Explorer, Brownie Space Science Adventurer, and Junior Space Science Investigator

Activity Ideas

Listed under each requirement

Step 1 – Explore the Sun

Daisy: Learn why the sun rises and sets and moves across the sky (day sky book, OR shadow poster).; (Brownies do not need this step); Junior: 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).

RECOMMENDED: Earth Year Dance by The Badge Archive

• Earth Year Dance by The Badge Archive

Step 2 – Explore the Moon

Daisy: Look at the moon (moon observation book, OR use binoculars); Brownie: Explore the moon (moon model, art project, moon phases); (Juniors do not need this step)

RECOMMENDED: Moon Oreo Phases – Use Oreo cookies to model the changing phases of the moon.

• Read a Book or Watch a Video – Scouts choose and watch a video or read a book to learn facts about the moon and how changes shape.
• Make a Moon Observation Book – Track and illustrate how the moon looks over several nights.
• Make a Moon Related Craft – Create artistic representations of the moon using various materials.
• Moon Oreo Phases – Use Oreo cookies to model the changing phases of the moon.
• Moon Science Experiments – Explore the moon’s surface and properties through hands-on investigations.

Step 3 – Explore the Stars

Daisy: Look at the stars in the sky (make pretend telescope, OR make a constellation with your body); Brownie: Explore constellations (constellation viewer, constellation story, make your own constellation from the same grouping of stars that make a current constellation); Junior: 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”.

RECOMMENDED: Star-Themed Crafts – Create hands-on art inspired by the stars.

• Star-Themed Crafts – Create hands-on art inspired by the stars.

Step 4 – Explore the Planets

(Daisies do not need this step) Brownie: Explore the planets (draw the scaled circles, create mnemonic way to remember planet names, make a pocket solar system); Junior: 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.

RECOMMENDED: Planet Mnemonic – Scouts create a fun sentence to help remember the order of the planets in our solar system.

• Draw The Planets to Size – Scouts measure and draw circles to show how the planets compare in size.
• Planet Mnemonic – Scouts create a fun sentence to help remember the order of the planets in our solar system.
• Make a pocket solar system (Folded paper strip showing relative distances between planets)
• Color or label printable planet templates (Use scaled outlines to decorate and arrange in order)
• Build a 2D planet map or mobile (Use stickers, drawings, or cutouts to show size and order)

Step 5 – Explore Technology

(Daisies do not need this step) Brownie: Use technology to see stars better (telescope, binoculars, computer).; Junior: 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).

RECOMMENDED: Use a Night Sky App – Scouts use a night sky app or website to explore stars and constellations.

• Make a Star Viewing Tool – Make real tools to help you explore and understand the night sky, like an astronomers.
• Use a Night Sky App – Scouts use a night sky app or website to explore stars and constellations.

Step 6 – Celebrate and Share

(Daisies do not need this step) Brownie: Celebrate the stars (troop star party, teach daisies, stargazing event); Junior: 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).

RECOMMENDED: Star/Space Party with Badge – Scouts plan a space-themed party they could host at the next meeting to celebrate and complete their badge.

• Full Star/Space Party – Scouts celebrate their space learning with a star-themed party that includes sharing, snacks, and stargazing.
• Star/Space Party with Badge – Scouts plan a space-themed party they could host at the next meeting to celebrate and complete their badge.

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For pre-planned meeting plans by others – see the appropriate badge page:

• Space Science Explorer (Daisy)
• Space Science Adventurer (Brownie)
• Space Science Investigator (Junior)

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