Girl Scout Stars

Girls grades K-12 can earn their Space Science badges thanks to “Reaching for the Stars: NASA Science for Girl Scouts” supported by  NASA Science under Cooperative Agreement No. NNX16AB90A to SETI Institute. 

For information regarding the partners and activities beyond the Space Science badges, visit seti.org/gsstars.

Space Science Resources for Girl Scouts

• chromeBadge steps and booklet links
  Space Science Badge Requirements (PDF) 

• How to Earn a Space Science Badge
  Space Science Badge FAQ

• Star Party Tips and Guides
  Night Sky Network Girl Scouts (link) 

• Hands-on activities for learning about the sun, light, our solar system, and eclipses
  Sun, Earth, Moon and Eclipses Activity Guide (PDF)

• Hands-on activities for GS volunteers from GS Stars partner University of Arizona
  Constellations (.zip download, 21.8mb)
  Events and Planning (.zip download, 2.3mb)
  Hands on Science (.zip download, 11.4mb)
  Solar Systems, Exoplanets and Galaxies (.zip download, 24.6mb)
  Worksheets (.zip download, 22.4mb)

• Activities for amateur astronomers by GS Stars partner Astronomical Society of the Pacific
  Night Sky Network Outreach Activities (link)

• Space Science Badge Resources (Downloadable Powerpoint Slide Decks)
  Overview and Icebreakers (.pptx download, 10.8mb)
  Earth’s Sun and Moon (.pptx download, 58.3mb)
  Our Solar System: Planets and Scale Models (.pptx download, 13.1mb)
  Stars and Space Exploration (.pptx download, 30.4mb)
  Older Girl (grades 6-12) Space Science (.pptx download, 21.4mb)

To join or volunteer for Girl Scouts, visit www.girlscouts.org/join
Registered Girl Scout Volunteers can access badge requirements, meeting scripts and aids on the Volunteer Toolkit (VTK), along with tips for launching a Girl Scout Astronomy Club on the GS Learn site. Contact your local council for access.