I hope to pick one set of requirements each week throughout the summer to help the boys earn a belt loop or pin. For this week, we will be focusing on Astronomy.
We already have a trip scheduled for The Museum of Science and Natural History this week so I thought this would be the perfect academic achievement to strive for. If you do not have a book with all the requirements, you can find them here at US Scouts.
I checked out about 15 books from the library and these were my two favorites.
Don't Know Much About The Solar System by Kenneth Davis which was the perfect reading level for my third grader and Me and My Place in Space by Joan Sweeney which is great for younger kids like my first grader.
One of the 3 tasks needed to earn the belt loop is to explain several astronomy related terms. Click below to get a printable copy of the words and definitions which can be cut out to make a matching game.
This is a very straight forward game. Cut out the words and definitions from the attached download. Tape or glue the words to a clothespin and mat the definitions on some cardstock. Place the definitions in a cup or bag and have child draw one out at a time. Clip the astronomy vocab word onto the coinciding definition.
I glued the answer key inside a large rectangle of cardstock and folded it over to hide the answers. Once the scout or scouts have matched up all his vocab words and definitions, he can open it up and see if he was right.
Be sure to come back next week for Part 2 of earning your Astronomy Belt Loop with a fun activity.
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