Smart Astronaut Skit

I rewrote this skit: Characters: Instructor, Astronaut Students #1, #2, #3, and #4 Instructor: Alright, Class, today we are going to take suggestions for missions to space. Astronaut Student #1: OOHHH I want to go to Neptune! �I love cold weather! Astronaut Student #2: How about, Saturn? �I always wanted to see the ring on it! Astronaut Student #3: Let�s go to Jupiter! It�s the largest planet!! Astronaut Student #4: Oh come on guys! �Let�s go to the sun, it�s obviously the best option. ALL (except #4): NO! �Don�t do that! Oh no! That�s ridiculous! Astronaut Student #4: What�s the problem? Instructor: It�s too hot at the sun, you�d burn up. Astronaut #4: Duh, I�d go at night!

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I did this skit with my Tigers at a Pack meeting, based on Michaella's rewrite. It went pretty well. We made a few minor changes: the instructor asked each Scout for suggestions individually. This was a good way, particularly with Tigers, to help keep everyone focused and clear on their turn. It's also a good opportunity to respond with a little feedback. "Hmm, yes, Jupiter is a good idea!" It also proved a good time to inject another joke: after getting a suggestion for a planet the instructor responds, "Nah, Jupiter is too round." (Of course, this plays well using it only once!)

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