On Monday, August 21, 2017, the entire North American continent will experience a solar eclipse!
WHAT CAN SCOUTS DO WITH THE ECLIPSE? Plenty! There is a unique BSA 2017 Solar Eclipse patch that can be earned for your participation. For the Scouts in Troop 169 this eclipse will likely be the only time you can earn this patch.
The requirements to earn the BSA 2017 Solar Eclipse patch are simple:
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Locate a site suitable for viewing either the total eclipse or the partial eclipse.
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Describe how to safely view the eclipse.
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Discuss with your group what you saw and felt during the eclipse. If you can, post your comments and eclipse photos on social media with the hashtag #BSAEclipse2017.
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Draw a diagram of the moon, earth, and sun to show how the solar eclipse happens.