Scouting, Volume 61, Number [6], September 1973 Page: 27
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ASTRONOMY
FIRST WEEK
SECOND WEEK
THIRD WEEK
PREOPENING
Display star charts (available from
your local council) and charts or
drawings of major constellations
{Astronomy merit badge pamphlet).
Display transit (following page),
star charts and constellation
charts or drawings.
Have several small telescopes
and/or binoculars
that Scouts can inspect. JASMs.
OPENING
Form by patrols and give patrol
calls. Sing first verse of "The Star-
Spangled Banner." Scout progress
review for Star, Life, Eagle.
Have opening ceremony by
leadership corps or selected
patrol.
Sing "Pink Pajamas,"
Scout Songbook.
SCOUTCRAFT
INSTRUCTION/
DEMONSTRATION
instructor explains value to
outdoorsman of learning
fundamentals of astronomy.
Instruct Scouts in major
constellations, using charts. If
visibility is good, go outside and
continue instruction. Show how to
find North (see Astronomy merit
badge pamphlet). SPL explains
space study camp-out plans.
Demonstrate and practice finding
your latitude by sighting Polaris
with the transit and by using a
Silva compass (see Fieldbook).
Show how to find a
North-South line by
the sun's shadow (Astronomy
merit badge pamphlet).
Go outside and
demonstrate and practice
using telescope or binoculars
to scan the
heavens.
GAME/CONTEST
British Bulldog,
Scoutmaster's Handbook.
How Do I Get Back,
Scoutmaster's Handbook.
Kneel Knock (page 308,
Scoutmaster's Handbook).
PATROL
MEETINGS
Discuss space study
camp-out plans and check patrol's
equipment. Practice for interpatrol
activity.
Prepare skit or stunt for
space study camp-out campfire
program.
Prepare for interpatrol activity.
Check readiness for space
study camp-out.
Assign Scouts to
bring equipment.
Rehearse skit or stunt.
INTERPATROL
ACTIVITY
Play either Part 1 or Part 2
of Star Hunt, page 58.
Play What Constellation Is It?
page 58.
Play Part 1 or 2
of Star Hunt, page 58.
Award Astronomy
merit badge pamphlet
to winning patrol.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Assign leadership corps or
selected patrol to prepare next
week's opening ceremony.
Ask Scouts who have access to
telescopes or binoculars to
bring them next week.
Final details for
space study camp-out.
SCOUTMASTER'S
MINUTE
"God's Presence," Scoutmaster's
Handbook.
"Reach for the Stars," page 57.
"Until You Pointed
It Out to Me,"
The Scout Law in
Action.
CLOSING
CEREMONY
Sing "Around the Campfire
Bright," Scout Songbook.
Recognize Scouts who advanced
at last week's progress review.
SPL leads Scout Oath.
Sing "He's Got the Whole World
in His Hands," Scout Songbook.
FOURTH WEEK: SPACE STUDY CAMP-OUT
The space study camp-out is an over-
night or weekend encampment with the
prime purpose of studying the heavens.
Obviously, a reasonably clear sky, and
an unobstructed view are essential. Con-
sider first the location: Can your Scouts
get a clear view of most of the sky from
your campsite or a nearby hill?
Second, because good weather is im-
portant, plan a "rain date" so that if
your original date turns up overcast or
rainy, you can quickly shift dates. Inform
the troop well in advance of the alternate
date and make arrangements for patrol
leaders to pass the word of a postpone-
ment, If necessary.
Troop leaders' council meets this week
to plan details for next month.
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