The enormous size of the sky holds wonder and excitement to all who look upon it, whether it is day or night. During the day when the sun is shining, the sky around us can be seen for miles and shows us the sights of cloud formations, birds, and vapor streams from planes. However, when the Sun goes down and the sky turns dark, the sky twinkles with stars, shooting stars, and many other mysterious objects.
Rationale for Adventure
To help Tigers learn about the mysterious night sky. Identifies some of the tools used by astronomers and star gazers.
Requirements
Complete requirements 1-3 plus at least one other.
- With your den or with your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, go outside to observe the night sky. Talk about objects you see or might see.
- Look at a distant object through a telescope or binoculars. Show how to focus the device you chose.
- Find out about two astronauts who were Scouts when they were younger. Share what you learned with your den.
- Observe in the sky or select from a book, chart, computer, or electronic device twoconstellations that are easy to see in the night sky. With your parent, guardian, or other caring adult, find out the names of the stars that make up the constellation and how the constellation got its name. Share what you found with your den.
- Draw and name your own constellation. Share your constellation with your den.
- Create a homemade model of a constellation.
- Find out about two different jobs related to astronomy. Share this information with your den.
- With your den or family, visit a planetarium, observatory, science museum, astronomy club, or college or high school astronomy teacher. Before you go, write down questions you might want to ask. Share what you learned.
Takeaways for Cub Scouts
- Practicing observation and listening skills
- Increasing confidence
- Developing the ability to speak in front of a group
- Following instructions
- Working as a team
- Taking care of the environment
- A Scout is reverent
Historical Requirements
2015 Handbook Requirements
Adventure Location:
Tiger Handbook, page 188
Tiger Den Leader Guide, page 131
- With your den or adult partner, go outside to observe the night sky. Talk about objects you see or might see.
- Look at a distant object through a telescope or binoculars. Show how to focus the device you chose.
- Observe in the sky or select from a book or chart two constellations that are easy to see in the night sky. With your adult partner, find out the names of the stars that make up the constellation and how the constellation got its name. Share what you found with your den.
- Create and name your own constellation. Share your constellation with your den.
- Create a homemade constellation.
- Find out about two different jobs related to astronomy. Share this information with your den.
- Find out about two astronauts who were Scouts when they were younger. Share what you learned with your den.
- With your den or family, visit a planetarium, observatory, science museum, astronomy club, or college or high school astronomy teacher. Before you go, write down questions you might want to ask. Share what you learned with your family.
