Junior Girl Scouts

Aerospace Merit Badge Program

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NASA Visitor Center

Wallops Flight Facility, Wallops Island, VA

Saturday, November, 4, 2006

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Deadline for registration is, October 30^th^ 2006

Space is limited to 100 participants!

Make your reservations early.

**[NASA Visitor Center Aerospace Merit Badge Program.]{.underline}**

The following badge requirements will be completed during the program:

1\. **Paper Airplanes**

We will construct and fly three different paper airplanes.

3\. **Go Fly a Kite!**

There are two options for this requirement:

> a\) Paper Kites. These kites are folded using letter size paper, tail
> is made from paper streamer and the string is approx. 10 feet long.
> There is no cost for this option.
>
> b\) Tyvek Sled Kites. The \"Frustrationless Flier\" is a 24\" sled
> kite made of Tyvek. The kite kits include: pre-cut Tyvek, wood dowels,
> tape, and bridle line. Additional supplies needed: line, 200 ft.
> Supertwine. These kites are more durable than the paper kites.

NOTE! The GSA troop must provide their own kite kits if they choose
option b). Ordering information is included below.

> Regardless of which option you choose, kite construction will be
> completed at the Visitor Center during the program.

4\. **Think Sky High**

> The NASA Visitor Center includes an exhibit hall with aerospace
> displays, models, and interactive computer exhibits. A \"Space Ace
> Challenge\" activity is provided to enhance the learning experience
> while touring the exhibit hall.

5\. **Models Away!**

> Weather permitting, a demonstration model rocket launch is arranged
> for the Scouts.
>
> The Scouts are encouraged to bring their own launch ready models and
> participate in the launch event. **Please note: Maximum motor size is
> A8-3.**
>
> If you need more information about model rockets, please contact
> DeAnna Shreves, phone: (757) 824-1148, email:
> dshreves@pop100.gsfc.nasa.gov

6\. **Shoot for the Stars.**

> A video of a space launch is shown in the Visitor Center auditorium,
> and a worksheet with questions about the mission is provided.

8\. **Space Flight Spinoffs**

The Girl Scouts participate in a demonstration about living and working
in space. A few scouts will have the opportunity to try on space wear
and sleeping gear. Astronaut foods, including dehydrated food items, are
also discussed in the presentation. (Unfortunately, tasting is not
possible. The Gift Shop offers dehydrated foods for sale.)

9\. **Women Flying Sky High** (optional activity)

> The Scouts may sign-up to conduct a presentation about a female
> astronaut for their peers, leaders and Visitor Center staff. These
> presentations are to be prepared prior to the program, and will be
> held in the auditorium when all other activities have been completed.
> Information about astronauts is available online. This is a great
> opportunity to practice public speaking skills! **Please let us know
> in advance how many girls in your troop will be presenting an
> astronaut biography.**

\*\*\*Please note that the Visitor Center will aid in completion of the
badge requirements, but will not be providing the badges. Badges will be
the responsibility of the individual troops.

Where to buy the \"Frustrationless Flier\" Kites:

> [http://www.intothewind.com](http://www.intothewind.com/)
>
> The kites are sold in quantities of 1, 10 or 20.
>
> Cost for a single kite is \$5.99
>
> Item \# 5527
>
> Cost for a 10 pack is \$29.00 (2.90/scout)
>
> Item \# 5528
>
> Cost for a 20-pack is \$49.00 (\$2.45/scout)
>
> Item \# 5529
>
> Supertwine
>
> Cost for a single roll is \$0.75
>
> Item no. 1477

**Space is limited to 100 participants! Make your reservations early.**

When you make reservations for the program, we will need the following
information:

Your
name:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Address:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Phone
No.:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Number of scouts and leaders that will participate:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Kite option? a) or b)

(Please read instructions under 3. Go Fly a Kite.)

How many scouts will bring launch ready Model Rockets?
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Please read instructions under 5. Models Away.)

How many scouts will conduct a presentation about a female astronaut?
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Please read instructions under 9. Women Flying Sky High.)

Any special requirements that you may have:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

To make reservations contact:

Jonna Krabill, phone: (757)824-2298 or

DeAnna Shreves, phone: (757) 824-1148