Sky is the Limit Tiger Adventure
- Adventure name: Sky is the Limit
- Rank: Tiger
- Type: Elective
- Category:
Overview
Astronomy is the focus of this Adventure as Tigers explore the night sky and discover constellations. Prior to any activity, use Scouting America SAFE Checklist to ensure the safety of all those involved. All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
Requirements
Requirement 1
Observe the night sky with your den or Tiger adult partner. Talk about the items you see or might see there.
Activities:
- Night Sky Scavenger Hunt (Outdoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 5) Conduct a scavenger hunt of what is in the night sky.
Requirement 2
Look at distant objects through a telescope, binoculars, or camera. Show how to focus the device you choose.
Activities:
- I Can See the Stars (Outdoor, energy 2, supplies 4, prep 5) The basics of how to use a telescope.
Requirement 3
Observe in the sky or select from a book, chart, computer, or electronic device two constellations that are easy to see in the night sky. With your den or Tiger adult partner, find out the constellation name and how to identify them. Create a picture of one of the constellations.
Activities:
- Pictures in the Sky (Outdoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 5) Identify and observe two constellations in the night sky.
Requirement 4
Create a homemade model of a constellation.
Activities:
- Can-stellation (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 3) Make a model constellation out of a tin can.
- Edible Constellation (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 2, prep 2) Make an edible model of a constellation.
- Glowing Constellation (Indoor, energy 2, supplies 3, prep 3) Glow in the dark painting of constellations.
Resources
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