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Activity Description: Scouts use a list of space role models to help choose and connect with a STEM guest speaker.

• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Space Science Explorer badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 4 of GSUSA Brownie Space Science Adventurer badge requirements.
• Fulfills Step 3 of GSUSA Junior Space Science Investigator badge requirements.

Info Needed: Stars are big balls of hot gas that shine in the sky, even though they look tiny from Earth. We see stars at night because the sun’s light doesn’t block them. Stars form patterns called constellations, which people have named and imagined stories about for thousands of years. Telescopes help us see stars better.

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Items Needed:

• A printed or digital list of space role models
  • Quick ideas include: Science Teacher, Planetarium worker, or someone from NASA or other museums
• Short bios or videos for each person
• (Optional) Access to a troop email or contact form
• (Optional) Paper and pencils for writing questions or invitations
• (Optional) A calendar to plan the visit or virtual call

Instructions (Estimated Total Time: 15–20 min):

1. Explore the role model list (5–7 min)
   • Scouts look through the list and learn about different space leaders.
   • They choose one person or type of job they’re most interested in.
2. Talk about what makes a good guest speaker (3–5 min)
   • Scouts share what they’d like to learn from a speaker.
   • They can suggest questions or topics to ask about.
3. Help choose a speaker to contact (3–5 min)
   • As a group, scouts vote or agree on one guest speaker to reach out to.
   • (Optional) Leaders or older scouts help send an invitation or request.
4. (Optional) Prepare for the visit (3–5 min)
   • Scouts write or draw one question they want to ask.
   • Add the speaker’s name to the troop calendar or event plan.