Astronomy is the focus of this Adventure as Tigers explore the night sky and discover constellations.
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All participants in official Scouting America activities should become familiar with the Guide to Safe Scouting and applicable program literature or manuals.
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To assist in the safe delivery of the program you may find specific safety items that are related to requirements for the Adventure.
This Adventure requires night sky viewing, be sure to consider time changes (day light savings time) and when the time of the sun setting.
It is recommended to identify a local astronomy club, college, university, or science center to assist with scheduling and conducting a nighttime viewing event.
Before conducting a craft activity, review the Craft Tips video (2 minutes 34 seconds.)
Observe the night sky with your den or Tiger adult partner. Talk about the items you see or might see there.
Look at distant objects through a telescope, binoculars, or camera. Show how to focus the device you choose.
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.
Create a homemade model of a constellation.
Observe the night sky with your den or Tiger adult partner. Talk about the items you see or might see there.
Conduct a scavenger hunt of what is in the night sky.
Look at distant objects through a telescope, binoculars, or camera. Show how to focus the device you choose.
The basics of how to use a telescope.
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.
Identify and observe two constellations in the night sky.
Create a homemade model of a constellation.
Make a model constellation out of a tin can.
Make an edible model of a constellation.
Glow in the dark painting of constellations.
Director, Global Security Innovative
Strategies
Bray Barnes is a recipient of the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, Silver
Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Learning for Life Distinguished
Service Award. He received the Messengers of Peace Hero award from
the royal family of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and he’s a life member of
the 101st Airborne Association and Vietnam Veterans Association. Barnes
serves as a senior fellow for the Global Federation of Competitiveness
Councils, a nonpartisan network of corporate CEOs, university presidents, and
national laboratory directors. He has also served as a senior executive for the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, leading the first-responder program
and has two U.S. presidential appointments
Managing Member Calje
David Alexander is a Baden-Powell Fellow, Summit Bechtel Reserve philanthropist, and recipient of the Silver Buffalo and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the founder of Caljet, one of the largest independent motor fuels terminals in the U.S. He has served the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association, Teen Lifeline, and American Heart Association. A triathlete who has completed hundreds of races, Alexander has also mentored the women’s triathlon team at Arizona State University.
President, CEO & Managing Director
Stonetex Oil Corp.
Glenn Adams is a recipient of the Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo, and Distinguished Eagle Scout Award. He is the former president of the National Eagle Scout Association and established the Glenn A. and Melinda W. Adams National Eagle Scout Service Project of the Year Award. He has more than 40 years of experience in the oil, gas, and energy fields, including serving as a president, owner, and CEO. Adams has also received multiple service awards from the Texas Alliance of Energy Producers.
