THE BELT LOOP AND PIN PROGRAM
A LISTING OF REQUIREMENTS TO EARN AWARDS
Requirements
Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts may complete requirements
in a family, den, pack, school, or community environment. Tiger
Cubs must work with their parents or adult partners. Parents and
partners do not earn loops or pins.
| Belt Loop Requirements: |
| 1. |
Set up and demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars.
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| 2. |
Draw a diagram of our solar system--identify the planets and other objects. |
| 3. |
Explain the following terms: planet, star, solar system, galaxy, the Milky Way, black hole, red giant, white dwarf, comet, meteor, moon, asteroid, and universe.
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| Pin Requirements: |
| 1. |
Draw a diagram of a telescope and explain how it works.
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| 2. |
Locate and identify five constellations. You may use a telescope. |
| 3. |
Using a telescope, find at least one planet and identify it. |
| 4. |
Find the North Star. Explain its importance. |
| 5. |
Interview an astronomer. Learn about careers that relate to Astronomy. What school subjects will help you get a job in astronomy? |
| 6. |
Visit an observatory or a planetarium. Give a report on what you learned to your den. |
| 7. |
Make a poster illustrating the different kinds of stars. Include a diagram showing the life cycle of a star. |
| 8. |
Learn about some of the early space missions. Tell your den or family about one of them. |
| 9. |
Find a current event about a recent happening related to space. Tell your den or family about this event. |
| 10. |
Make a chart to show the phases of the moon over a two-month period. Define a blue moon. |
| 11. |
Write a report on two famous astronomers. |
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Locate three major observatories on a map. Explain why these locations are good for astronomy. |
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