Space Challenge Badge

Purpose

Show an interest in the space sciences.

Handbook Page

Requirements

• Part A - Knowledge:
  1. Learn about the make-up of the universe including:
     • Its composition
     • Solar system
     • The sun
     • The earth
     • Space radiation
  2. Describe the principles associated with rocket propulsion.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of space vehicles.
  4. Creatively describe the following:
     • Kepler's Law (Kepler's Laws with animation)
     • Newton's Law (Newton's Laws: Force Info)
     • How an orbit works (How Orbits Work)
     • The types of orbits (Types of Orbits)
  5. Understand basic satellite designs.
  6. Describe the major moments in Canadian space history.
• Part B - Proficiency:
  1. Make a list of the different ways in which we utilize space today.
  2. Design a rocket or satellite, and explain its parts.
• Part C -Initiative
  1. Visit an agency associated with space exploration. (e.g. museum, web site).
  2. Describe, including the educational requirements needed, four jobs related to the space industry.

Program Suggestions

• Part A - Knowledge:
  1. Learn about the make-up of the universe...
     • http://planetscapes.com/
     • http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/solarsystem
  2. Describe the principles associated with rocket propulsion.
     •  ???
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the different types of space vehicles.
     • http://www.spacefuture.com/vehicles/vehicles.shtml
  4. Creatively describe the following:
     • Kepler's Law (Kepler's Laws with animation)
       •  ???
     • Newton's Law (Newton's Laws: Force Info)
       • http://www.aloha.com/~isaac/3laws/3laws.htm
     • How an orbit works (How Orbits Work)
       •  ???
     • The types of orbits (Types of Orbits)
       •  ???
  5. Understand basic satellite designs.
     • http://www.spacefuture.com/vehicles/designs.shtml
  6. Describe the major moments in Canadian space history.
     • http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/about/milestones.asp
• Part B - Proficiency:
  1. Make a list of the different ways in which we utilize space today.
     •  ???
  2. Design a rocket or satellite, and explain its parts.
     •  ???
• Part C -Initiative
  1. Visit an agency associated with space exploration. (e.g. museum, web site).
     • http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/default.asp
     • http://www.hq.nasa.gov/
  2. Describe, including the educational requirements needed, four jobs related to the space industry.
     • http://www.aiac.ca/aerospace-jobs-in-canada/aerospace-job-types/

Pre-2011 version

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Under the program revitalization effort of the Canadian Path, this article may no longer be applicable.

For information on items replacing this topic, see Personal Achievement Badges - Scouts.

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