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Event Details
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Sponsor Information |
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com/visit.html
The Astronomy merit badge was one of the original 57 merit badges issued by the Boy Scouts of America in 1911.
The Children's Museum of Virginia is the host for this event. Please do not contact them as they cannot assist with registering for this event and they will direct you back to Mr. Colby. No Walk-ups will be allowed.
Please note that anyone with a membership will still need to pay the $14.00 for this workshop as it is not included with their membership. Adults wishing to attend, other than scout leaders, will also need to pay the $14.00 to attend the workshop. There are a limited number of seats in the Planetarium. If a scout leader wishes to attend, please contact Mr. Colby to discuss. |
Description |
This will cover the entire Astronomy MB, including going over the prerequisites. This merit badge will be completed, if all prerequisites have been completed, at this event.
Prerequisites:
1. Do the following:
a. Explain to your counselor the most likely hazards you may encounter while participating in astronomy activities, and what you should do to anticipate, help prevent, mitigate, and respond to these hazards.
b. Explain first aid for injuries or illnesses such as heat and cold reactions, dehydration, bites and stings, and damage to your eyes that could occur during observation.
c. Describe the proper clothing and other precautions for safely making observations at night and in cold weather. Then explain how to safely observe the Sun, objects near the Sun, and the Moon.
(1. First Aid: Heat Reactions - Cold Reactions - Dehydration - Bites and Stings - Eye Injury
4.Do the following:
a. Identify in the sky at least 10 constellations, at least four of which are in the zodiac.
c. Make two sketches of the Big Dipper. In one sketch, show the Big Dipper's orientation in the early evening sky. In another sketch, show its position several hours later. In both sketches, show the North Star and the horizon. Record the date and time each sketch was made.
(4a. Constellations - Eclipses, moon phases, Milky Way, etc)
5. Do the following:
b. Using the Internet (with your parent's permission), books, and other resources, find out when each of the five most visible planets that you identified in requirement 5a will be observable in the evening sky during the next 12 months, then compile this information in the form of a chart or table.
(5b. Monthly planner for upcoming moon and planet events
Constellation Chart for any date, time, and location
Click Select from map to enter your location then click Whole sky chart )
6. Do the following:
b. Sketch the phase and the daily position of the Moon at the same hour and place, for four days in a row. Include landmarks on the horizon such as hills, trees, and buildings. Explain the changes you observe.
(http://www.meritbadge.org/wiki/index.php/Astronomy#Requirement_resources)
REGISTRATION:
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. Class size is limited. No Walk-ups allowed. Anyone not on the registration roster will be turned away.
UNIFORM: The Class "B" uniform is the uniform for the day, consisting of a scouting t-shirt and shorts\pants.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
The Scout Oath and Scout Law shall be the code of the Merit Badge Day.
CLEAN UP:
The Scout is clean. The Outdoor Code and Leave No Trace applies to this event.
LUNCH:
Lunch will be included for the workshop. If there are any food allergies, please contact Mr. Colby to let him know. |
Counselor Information |
BLUE CARDS
Scout should have a signed Blue cards before the event. Blue cards will be returned upon completion of the event.
Merit Badge Worksheet:
Scout are encouraged to bring a workbook to the event. It can be located here:
http://usscouts.org/mb/worksheets/Astronomy.pdf
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Unit Sign-up Instructions |
Parents and Scout leaders are welcome to stay and watch attend. Please note the additional payment listed above. Please consider bringing another other children to the museum as once the workshop is done, the scouts will have full access to the museum.
New to MeritBadge.info?
1. You have to register with the website and create a username and password, and add troop information.
2. Then you have to log in with that username and password.
3. Locate the event, and click on the "sign up" button to the right.
4. This takes you to the event page.
5. From there you will need to add an attending adult for the event, scroll down to do this.
6. You will see Add an adult, click there.
7. On the Adult page, click Un\Register next to your name.
8. Scroll up and click on back to registration page button.
9. Then, add your scout information, and click add.
10. Once registered, you will need to send in your payment for the event.
YOU WILL NEED TO INCLUDE YOUR SCOUTS TROOP NUMBER. IF YOU FAIL TO INCLUDE THE TROOP NUMBER WHEN YOU REGISTER, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER SO PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. |
Payment Instructions for the Unit |
Cost is $14.00 per scout. PAYMENT IS DUE WHEN YOU REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT ONE THE WEBSITE.
This will not cover water\drinks and snacks as this is a fee charged by the museum
Please make checks payable to: City of Portsmouth or Children's Museum.
On the check, please state: Astronomy MB\Troop (Your troop#)\Scout Name
Please mail checks to:
Joe Colby
Attn: Astronomy MB
3112 Trumpet road
Chesapeake, VA 23321
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Directions to the Event |
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Children%27s+Museum+of+Virginia/@36.835187,-76.299105,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa836ab9cdb58bb3c?hl=
Parking
Convenient parking is located in 2 locations - both close to the Museum. Parking at both locations is $1 per hour Monday through Friday and free on weekends and holidays.
The County Street Parking Garage located behind the Museum is equipped with Automated Pay Stations. Payment must be made BEFORE heading out to enjoy your museum visit. We recommend you pay for a minimum of 3 hours - there is a lot to do and times goes by quickly.
The Middle Street Parking Garage is located behind the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame which is across the street from the Children's Museum. Parking in this garage is pay upon exit. Both garages accept payment by cash, VISA, MasterCard, and Discover.
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Release Information |
By registering for this event, we (Parents, guardians and scouts) authorize The Children's Museum of Virginia and Joe Colby, or any entity or person designated by The Children's Museum of Virginia and Joe Colby, the right to the use or reproduction of any and all photographs, video, or other media taken of the persons named above during the classes or related activities. All photographs, videos, or other media are the property of The Children's Museum of Virginia and Joe Colby, or the entity or person designated by The Children's Museum of Virginia and Joe Colby, and may be used for any purpose without additional consent.
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