For Cubs aged 8 to 10½

Cub Scout Apps

Fly round the solar system, crack the case of the changing Moon, then play a game of Fire. Pick one to start. They work on phones, tablets and computers.

Space Explorer

Fly round the real solar system in 3D. Visit every planet, the Space Station and the Milky Way, and find Peebles on Earth.

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Moon Detectives

Why does the Moon change shape? Read the clues, then use the Moon Lab to make every phase yourself.

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The Fire! game: a yellow ball flies through the air as blocky Minecraft-style Cub Scouts in green jumpers scatter across the hall to catch it, under the word FIRE!

Fire!

Cub Scouts against the computer. Throw the ball, shout Fire, and catch it before it lands. Beat all seven Cubs to win the round.

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For leaders and parents

Space Explorer follows the five parts of the Cubs Space Activity Badge. Moon Detectives adds a hands-on activity for how the Sun and Moon light up our sky.

  • Earth, Sun and Moon: Space Explorer mission 1, and Moon Detectives.
  • Astronauts and future space travel: Space Explorer mission 2.
  • Satellites: Space Explorer mission 3.
  • Stars and constellations: Space Explorer mission 4.
  • Asteroids and comets: Space Explorer mission 5.

Requirements can be adapted to suit each Cub. The apps are a way in. A leader still signs the badge off.