Shadow Tracker Badge: Navigating by the Sun and Shadows
The Shadow Tracker Badge is earned when your child learns how to use the position of the sun and the shadows it casts to navigate and track time in nature. This badge celebrates their ability to understand how the sun’s movement throughout the day can be used to find direction, gauge time, and observe the natural world around them.
Your child will explore how shadows change based on the time of day and how they can use this knowledge to track the sun’s position. They’ll also learn how to use natural tools like sticks, rocks, and even trees to help determine the time. By observing how shadow patterns fall on rocks or using sticks to create simple sundials, your child will gain practical skills for telling time in the wild.
The Shadow Tracker Badge helps children develop a deeper connection to nature by showing them how the environment itself can provide clues about direction and time. By observing and understanding the sun’s patterns and how natural materials can assist with timekeeping, your child will gain confidence in their ability to navigate the outdoors without relying on modern tools.
This badge promotes mindfulness, observation, and a deepened appreciation for how the sun interacts with the world.
Help your child harness the power of the sun for navigation and tracking time with the Shadow Tracker Badge! 🌞
