Astronomy Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:
- Set up and demonstrate how to focus a
simple telescope or binoculars.
- Draw a diagram of our solar
system--identify the planets and other objects.
- Explain the following terms: planet,
star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red
giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, and
universe.
Astronomy Academics Pin
Earn the Astronomy belt loop, and complete
five of the following requirements:
- Draw a diagram of a telescope and
explain how it works.
- Locate and identify five
constellations. You may use a telescope.
- Using a telescope, find at least one
planet and identify it.
- Find the North Star. Explain its
importance.
- Interview an astronomer. Learn about
careers that relate to Astronomy. What school subjects will
help you get a job in astronomy?
- Visit an observatory or a
planetarium. Give a report on what you learned to your den.
- Make a poster illustrating the
different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life
cycle of a star.
- Learn about some of the early space
missions. Tell your den or family about one of them.
- Find a current event about a recent
happening related to space. Tell your den or family about
this event.
- Make a chart to show the phases of
the moon over a two-month period. Define a blue moon.
- Write a report on two famous
astronomers.
- Locate three major observatories on a
map. Explain why these locations are good for astronomy.
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09/10/08