{"activityType":[{"id":38377,"name":"Practical skills"}],"activityCategory":"Game","completionTime":"30","cost":"\u00A3\u00A3","energy":"Focusing","equipmentList":[{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Rubber gloves, such as washing up gloves or mittens.","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Jigsaw puzzles","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Tables","type":"specific"},{"id":0,"name":null,"description":"Timer (optional)","type":"specific"}],"adjustments":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW13326275 BCX8\u0022\u003ETo make this activity easier, you could use smaller puzzles or make the teams bigger/smaller.\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","firstProvidedBy":"","flexibilityStatement":"","groupSize":"Teams","guide":null,"meetsRequirements":[{"notes":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW219611697 BCX8\u0022\u003EHow do they complete daily tasks, such as brushing their teeth or making something to eat?\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":47009,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null},{"notes":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW174882997 BCX8\u0022\u003EFind out about an astronaut, and the skills they learned to become one.\u202F\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E","subRequirementsToQualify":0,"numberOfTimeToComplete":0,"subRequirements":null,"tips":null,"optional":false,"id":41340,"nodeName":null,"title":null,"type":"","image":null,"assets":null,"headerOptions":null,"searchDescription":null,"subHeader":null,"browserTitle":null,"silktide":null,"canonicalUrl":null}],"countsTowardsBadges":[{"title":"Space","sections":["Beavers"],"supportedBy":null,"badgeType":{"id":39282,"name":"Activity"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Beavers Space Activity Badge","url":"/beavers/activity-badges/space/","id":47006,"nodeName":"Space","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/4304/activity-be-space.png","caption":"Activity Be Space","type":"png","size":9718,"width":347,"height":350,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Space","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80NzAwNiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/beavers/activity-badges/space/"},{"title":"Space","sections":["Cubs"],"supportedBy":null,"badgeType":{"id":39282,"name":"Activity"},"activityTypes":[],"settings":[],"browserTitle":"Cubs Space Activity Badge","url":"/cubs/activity-badges/space/","id":41338,"nodeName":"Space","type":"badge","image":{"url":"/media/4308/activity-cu-astronomer.png","caption":"Activity Cu Astronomer","type":"png","size":11086,"width":347,"height":350,"altText":""},"assets":null,"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Space","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"","subHeader":"","silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC80MTMzOCJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/cubs/activity-badges/space/"}],"outcome":[{"id":38436,"name":"Be a team player","outcomeLabel":"Be a team player","outcomeDescription":"Learn to work better with others, achieve shared goals, and put the team first."}],"preparation":null,"preparationTime":"\u003C5","reflection":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003EThis activity was all about experiencing what it\u2019s like to be an astronaut by completing tricky tasks while wearing gloves, just like they do in space! We learned that astronauts need to be patient, work together, and use careful movements to complete their jobs. What else might astronauts need to do? If you were an astronaut, which skill or job do you think you would enjoy doing most?\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cp class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW132631422 BCX8\u0022\u003ESome tasks, such as connecting or picking up the pieces, might have been much harder with gloves on\u2014just like in space where things float around, and suits make movement tricky. What was the hardest part of the activity for you? Even though it was challenging, we found ways to solve problems and help each other.\u0026nbsp; How did working as a team make things easier?\u0026nbsp;\u003C/span\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","relatedActivities":null,"setting":[{"id":38381,"name":"Indoors"}],"supportedBy":null,"takingItFurther":"","whoIsItFor":"","youthShapedGuidance":"","activityTags":null,"roles":[{"id":38725,"name":"Young Leaders"},{"id":83900,"name":"Beavers Section Teams"},{"id":39240,"name":"Group Lead Volunteers"},{"id":83897,"name":"Support Teams"},{"id":38724,"name":"Section Teams"}],"sections":[{"name":"Beavers","id":39273,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""},{"name":"Cubs","id":39274,"logo":"","colour":null,"ageRange":""}],"themes":null,"searchEngineDescription":"See what it\u2019s like to work as an astronaut and try some puzzling challenges while wearing thick gloves.  ","plannerTimeSlot":30.000000,"safetyAlerts":[{"title":"Active games","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe game area should be free of hazards. Explain the rules of the game clearly and have a clear way to communicate that the game must stop when needed. Take a look at our guidance on \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/running-active-and-wide-games/\u0022 title=\u0022Running active and wide games\u0022\u003Erunning active games safely\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"},{"title":"Contact games and activities","alert":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EMake sure everyone understands what contact is acceptable, and monitor contact throughout the activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E"}],"safetyAlert":"","safetyTags":[],"deliveryMethods":"","permitRequired":false,"scoutLedQualifications":[],"guidance":null,"aalaRequired":false,"externalQualifications":[],"exceptions":[],"listingVideoUrl":"","disableBasicSafetyChecklist":false,"likes":0,"activitiesAdditionalInfo":{"inclusivityStatement":"\u003Cp\u003EAll Scout activities should be \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/inclusion-and-diversity/supporting-those-with-additional-needs-and-neurodiversity/reasonable-adjustments/badges-and-awards/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance on flexibility\u0022\u003Einclusive and accessible.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","standardSafetyAlert":"\u003Cp\u003EAll activities must be safely managed. You must complete a thorough \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and take appropriate steps to reduce risk. Use the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-leaders/\u0022 title=\u0022Staying Safe - Leaders\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. Always get\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval for the activity\u003C/a\u003E, and have suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;and an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EYou must run your activities in line with the \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safeguarding-code-of-conduct-for-adults-yellow-card/\u0022 title=\u0022Safeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults - Yellow Card\u0022\u003ESafeguarding Code of Conduct for Adults (Yellow Card)\u003C/a\u003E and report any concerns to the UK HQ Safeguarding Team.\u003C/p\u003E","basicChecklist":"\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EComplete a \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 title=\u0022Risk assessments\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EHave the right \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/adult-to-young-people-ratios/\u0022 title=\u0022Adult to Young People ratios\u0022\u003Eratios\u003C/a\u003E of number of adults to provide suitable\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safety/planning-and-assessing-risk/guidance-for-supervision-of-activities/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Guidance for supervision of activities\u0022\u003Esupervision\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESet up an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/intouch/\u0022 title=\u0022InTouch\u0022\u003EInTouch\u003C/a\u003E process\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/safe-scouting-and-emergency-procedures/\u0022 title=\u0022Safe Scouting and Emergency Procedures\u0022\u003EKnow what to do in an emergency\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EShare information with parents and carers with an\u003C/span\u003E \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/general-activity-guidance/activity-information-form/\u0022 title=\u0022Activity information form\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003Eactivity information\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E form\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EGet \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/information-for-volunteers/general-activity-guidance-a-z/approving-activities-guidance-for-lead-volunteers/\u0022 title=\u0022Approving Activities - Guidance for Lead Volunteers\u0022\u003Eapproval from your Lead Volunteer.\u003C/a\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","scoutLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EThis activity can be led by you or someone else in Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","permitRequired":"\u003Cp\u003EThe activity leader must have an \u003Ca href=\u0022/volunteers/running-your-section/programme-guidance/activity-permit-scheme/adventurous-activity-permit-scheme/\u0022 title=\u0022Adventurous Activity Permit Scheme\u0022\u003Eadventurous activities permit\u003C/a\u003E with the right level and permissions for your group.\u003C/p\u003E","externallyLedAvailable":"\u003Cp\u003EYou can go to a centre or use an activity leader who\u0027s not part of Scouts:\u003C/p\u003E","aalaRequired":"\u003Cp\u003E\u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.hse.gov.uk/aala/index.htm\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022AALA licence\u0022\u003EAn AALA licence is required\u003C/a\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E","aalaExempt":"\u003Cp\u003EIf the provider is exempt from the AALA licence.\u003C/p\u003E","publicLiabilityInsurance":"\u003Cp\u003EThe provider must have public liability insurance.\u003C/p\u003E","actvityLink":"/activities/"},"duration":30,"instructions":{"layouts":[{"type":"singleColumn","areas":[{"items":[{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EBefore you begin\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EUse the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/safe-scouting-cards/staying-safe-safety-checklist/staying-safe-section-volunteers/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003Esafety checklist\u003C/a\u003E to help you plan and risk assess your activity. There\u0027s also more guidance to help you carry out your \u003Ca rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.scouts.org.uk/volunteers/staying-safe-and-safeguarding/risk-assessments/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 class=\u0022Hyperlink SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003Erisk assessment\u003C/a\u003E, including examples.\u00A0\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure all young people and adults involved in the activity know how to take part safely.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EMake sure you\u2019ll have enough adult helpers. You may need some parents and carers to help.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EPlanning and setting up this activity\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003ESet up an area in different spaces of the meeting place and put a puzzle in each one. There should be enough areas for everyone to work in groups of four.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW98384914 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou may wish to use the same puzzles and have the teams race against each other or have a different puzzle on each table for teams to try.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022OutlineElement Ltr SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Ch3 class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003ERunning this activity\u00A0\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EGather everyone together and explain that you\u2019ll all be pretending to be astronauts in space.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EAsk everyone what tasks they think astronauts might do in space. Astronauts use their hands for many important tasks in space. Astronauts practice using their hands in special training centres on Earth to get ready for their space missions. Even though they wear thick gloves during spacewalks, they can still do very tricky jobs. They build and repair broken parts of the space station. Then they carryout science experiments, examining rocks, plants and even their own body fluids. They operate spacecraft controls, inside the space station and outside. They also carryout daily tasks such as eating, cleaning, and getting dressed.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EAsk everyone to get into groups of four.\u00A0 \u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EEach group can put on their washing up gloves, then they must work as a team and complete the puzzle.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou could either have teams race against each other to complete the same puzzle, or you could have different sized puzzles on each table and see which is easiest.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW81280765 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou could also add in extra challenges, such as:\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cdiv class=\u0022ListContainerWrapper SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EIf you drop a piece, you get a time penalty.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003ETwo members of the team are blindfolded and they\u2019re the only ones who can touch the puzzle pieces. The others must tell them what to do.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EEvery 30 seconds, they must \u2018drift\u2019 (lift one foot off the ground and sway side to side), just like astronauts floating in microgravity.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EThey must wear goggles to simulate low visibility in space helmets.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EEvery time they drop a piece, they must \u2018reboot\u2019 their systems by spinning in place three times before continuing.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EThey can only use their non-dominant hand (simulating reduced dexterity).\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli class=\u0022Paragraph SCXW156331598 BCX8\u0022\u003EYou could do the puzzles in boxes to replicate astronauts using a glovebox to do more dangerous experiments in space. Choose a large cardboard box and cut two holes from hands to go through on each side of the box. Place a washing-up glove through each hole, then secure it in place with duct tape. Finally, place the puzzle in the box, cover the top of the box in clingfilm and then secure the clingfilm in place with tape. People can then put their hands in the gloves to try and solve the puzzle.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E7. \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW263566496 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EYou could also place a different challenge on each table. Some additional challenges you could try \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW263566496 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003Ewhile wearing thick gloves\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW263566496 BCX8\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E are:\u003C/span\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECarefully transfer small items (such as beans, marbles, mini pom-poms) from one container to another using tweezers or spoons, just like delicate lab work in space.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBuild a structure (such as something made from LEGO, magnetic tiles or even marshmallows and toothpicks) according to a provided blueprint.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMake the highest playing card pyramid that they can.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EWrap a small box using wrapping paper and tape.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EFold and throw a paper airplane while wearing gloves. The goal is to make the best-flying design.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESmall floating objects (such as ping pong balls) are placed in a bowl of water (simulating microgravity). The team must retrieve them using tongs or spoons while wearing gloves, just like astronauts retrieve tools and capture objects drifting in space using robotic arms.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESort small objects (buttons, paper pieces, coins) into bowls for different categories (by colour, shape, or size) while wearing gloves, just like an astronaut may need to sort and analyse materials, such as rock samples or biological specimens.\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E\n\u003C/div\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":84586,"nodeName":"Try the astronauts puzzle teamwork challenge","title":"Try the astronauts puzzle teamwork challenge","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/19839/fdl-02-01.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db165cc7fc61d0","caption":"FDL 02 01","type":"png","size":15417,"width":1902,"height":1100,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Try the astronauts puzzle teamwork challenge","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"See what it\u2019s like to work as an astronaut and try some puzzling challenges while wearing thick gloves.  ","subHeader":"See what it\u2019s like to work as an astronaut and try some puzzling challenges while wearing thick gloves.  ","browserTitle":null,"silktide":"eyJjbXMiOiJVbWJyYWNvIiwiZWRpdG9yVXJsIjoiaHR0cHM6Ly9wcm9kLWNtcy5zY291dHMub3JnLnVrLy91bWJyYWNvIy9jb250ZW50L2NvbnRlbnQvZWRpdC84NDU4NiJ9","canonicalUrl":"https://www.scouts.org.uk/activities/try-the-astronauts-puzzle-teamwork-challenge/"}