Troop Patch
Locate a site suitable for viewing the eclipse. There are lots of good sources out there, but I’m partial to NASA’s official site, which lists all the major cities over which the eclipse will
cross, with the exact times that Scouts and families need to be ready.
Describe how to safely view the eclipse. It is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing. This includes looking at it through binoculars, a telescope
or your phone’s camera. Solar viewing glasses are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses. Look for solar viewing glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. You can
also safely view an eclipse using an indirect viewing method, such as Scout Life’s shoebox viewer.
Discuss with your group what you saw and felt during the eclipse. A total solar eclipse happens when the moon passes between the sun and Earth. Depending on how close you are to the path of totality,
you may see the sky darken considerably. Depending on the weather, you could see stars, as if it were nighttime. In some instances, night creatures might even come out.
Do the following:
• Scouts BSA members: Draw a diagram of the positions of the moon, Earth and sun to show how the solar eclipse occurs.
NOVA AWARD
Mrs. Fink is our District Stem Counselor and will be bringing NOVA projects to the troop. NOVA is an additional award that deals with STEM related activities. There is more research and reports but it is an amazing experience to learn.
Below is the requirements for the SHOOT award that will go with astronomy.