Cub Scout STEM Nova Award

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This module is designed to help you explore how math affects your life each day. Math and physics are used in almost every kind of invention,including cars, airplanes, and telescopes. Math also includes cryptography, the use of secret codes. The below curriculum is designed for a 90-minute Pack meeting for ages Tigers to Webelos. We will break this into 3 stations (20 min each) and Homework. Adult volunteers will lead stations while Den Chiefs provide support and leadership. It is a good idea to pair Tigers with Webelos for support. Remember: DO YOUR BEST is the cub scout motto and above all else HAVE FUN! HOMEWORK 1. Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.

A. Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show that involves math or physics. Then do the following:

a. Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you watched. b. Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.

B. Read (about one hour total) about anything that involves math or physics. Then do the

following: a. Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you read. b. Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.

C. Do a combination of reading and watching (about one hour total) about anything that

involves math or physics. Then do the following: a. Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you read and watched. b. Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.

2. Complete the Mathematics OR Computers pin.

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STATIONS 3. Choose TWO options from A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements for those options.

A. Choose TWO of the following places and calculate how much you would weigh there. a. On the sun or the moon b. On Jupiter or Pluto c. On a planet that you choose

B. Choose ONE of the following and calculate its height:

a. A tree b. Your house c. A building of your choice

C. Calculate the volume of air in your bedroom. Make sure your measurements have the

same units—all feet or all inches—and show your work. 4. Secret Codes

A. Look up, then discuss with your counselor each of the following: a. Cryptography b. At least three ways secret codes or ciphers are made c. How secret codes and ciphers relate to mathematics

B. Design a secret code or cipher. Then do the following:

a. Write a message in your code or cipher. b. Share your code or cipher with your counselor.

5. Discuss with your counselor how math affects your everyday life.

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Stations Station 1 Materials: pencils calculators tape measure Choose TWO options from A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements for those options:

D. Choose TWO of the following places and calculate how much you would weigh there. a. On the sun or the moon b. On Jupiter or Pluto c. On a planet that you choose

Multiply your Earth weight by:

Mercury 0.4 Venus 0.9 Earth 1 Moon 0.17 Mars 0.4 Jupiter 2.5

Saturn 1.1 Uranus 0.8 Neptune 1.2 Pluto 0.01 Sun 28

E. Calculate the volume of air in your bedroom. Make sure your measurements have the

same units—all feet or all inches—and show your work.

Volume = Length x Width x Height

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Station 2 pencil calculator level or smart phone app

F. Choose ONE of the following and calculate its height: a. A tree b. Your house c. A building of your choice

THE MATHS

Don’t be put off if you’re not confident about the maths as, although it may seem daunting, it’s

actually quite simple. You will use trigonometry but your smartphone’s calculator will do all

the hard calculations for you.

The equation you will use is:

Tan angle of elevation x distance to tree

then

+ height of eye above ground

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Station 3 Materials: 2 worksheets to create cipher pencils scissors 4. Secret Codes

C. Look up, then discuss with your counselor each of the following: a. Cryptography b. At least three ways secret codes or ciphers are made c. How secret codes and ciphers relate to mathematics

D. Design a secret code or cipher. Then do the following:

a. Write a message in your code or cipher. b. Share your code or cipher with your counselor.

Define Cryptography A code is a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals that are used instead of ordinary words and numbers to send messages or store information. A code is used to keep the message short or to keep it secret. Codes and ciphers are forms of secret communication. A code replaces words, phrases, or sentences with groups of letters or numbers, while a cipher rearranges letters or uses substitutes to disguise the message. This process is called encryption or enciphering. The science that studies such secret communication is called cryptology. Morse Code - a series of taps and dashes to deliver messages Navajo Code Talkers in WWII - using navajo language during WWII ENIGMA in WWII - a new super computer was created to break the code daily

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3 ways secret codes are made

Caesar Cipher - when a letter equals a different letter Numbers stand for letters Symbols means a letter

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How secret codes and ciphers relate to mathematics Patterns are math. You can create computers and algorithms to break codes and cyphers. Much like breaking password in relation to identity theft. Secret writing has been employed about as long as writing has existed. Codes have been used throughout history whenever people wanted to keep messages private. Cryptology has long been employed by governments, military, businesses, and organizations to protect their messages. Today, encryption is used to protect storage of data and transactions between computers. In ancient times when messages were carried by foot for miles, kings and rulers would encrypt the letters they would send to allies. This helped to protect the secrecy of the message in case they were stolen. In early American history, even George Washington sent coded messages to his fellow soldiers. Likewise, the members of the Continental Congress also encoded their documents. When the telegraph was invented, the “Morse Code” was used to send understandable messages via sound patterns. Today, computer users encrypt documents, network space, and e-mail messages as a way to protect the confidentiality of their messages. The new types of encryption are very advanced, and sometimes complicated….but, the basic skill remains true to the ancient methods! Resources: http://www.math.uic.edu/CryptoClubProject/CCpacket.pdf http://www.topspysecrets.com/secret-codes-for-kids.html

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1-2-3-Go!Cub Scout Nova Award Workbook

This workbook can help you but you still need to read the Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook.

The work space provided for each requirement should be used by the Scout to make notes for discussing the item with his counselor,not for providing the full and complete answers. Each Scout must do each requirement.

No one may add or subtract from the official requirements found in the Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook (Pub. 34032 – SKU 614935).

The requirements were issued in 2012 • This workbook was updated in April 2014.

Scout’s Name:__________________________________________ Unit: __________________________________________

Counselor’s Name: ______________________________________ Counselor’s Phone No.: ___________________________

http://www.USScouts.Org • http://www.MeritBadge.OrgPlease submit errors, omissions, comments or suggestions about this workbook to: Workbooks@USScouts.Org

Send comments or suggestions for changes to the requirements for the Nova Award to: Program.Content@Scouting.Org

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C Do a combination of reading and watching (about one hour total) about anything that involves math or physics.

What was watched or read? Date Start Time Duration

Then do the following:

1. Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you read and watched.

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2. Complete the Mathematics OR Computers pin

Mathematics Computers

3. Choose TWO options from A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements for those options. Keep your work to share withyour counselor. The necessary information to make your calculations can be found in a book or on the Internet. (See the HelpfulLinks box for ideas.) You may work with a parent or your counselor on these calculations.

1-2-3-Go! Scout's Name: ________________________

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A. Choose TWO of the following places and calculate how much you would weigh there.

1. On the sun or the moon

2. On Jupiter or Pluto

3. On a planet that you choose

B. Choose ONE of the following and calculate its height:

1. A tree

2. Your house

3. A building of your choice

C. Calculate the volume of air in your bedroom.Make sure your measurements have the same units—all feet or all inches—and show your work.

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Volume = Length x Width x Height

1-2-3-Go! Scout's Name: ________________________

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4. Secret Codes

A. Look up, then discuss with your counselor each of the following:

1. Cryptography

2. At least three ways secret codes or ciphers are made

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3. How secret codes and ciphers relate to mathematics

1-2-3-Go! Scout's Name: ________________________

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B. Design a secret code or cipher.

Then do the following:

1. Write a message in your code or cipher.

2. Share your code or cipher with your counselor.

5. Discuss with your counselor how math affects your everyday life.

1-2-3-Go! Scout's Name: ________________________

1-2-3-Go!

Helpful Links

You may choose other links if preferred.

"Your Weight On Other Planets": Essortment Website:www.essortment.com/all/weightonlanivrp.htm

"Your Weight in Space": Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Website:www.intrepidmuseum.org/EducaonTleacher-Resources/documents/Space%20_9-12Postatispx

"How to Calculate the Height of a Tree with a Shadow": Yahoo! Voices Website: voices.yahoo.com/how-calculate-height-tree-shadow-6407960.html

"How to Calculate Volume of a Room": eHow Website:www.ehow.com/how%202266390_calculate-volume-room%20html

"CryptoKids": National Security Agency Website:www.nsa.gov/kids

"Cryptology for Kids": Purdue University Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance andSecurity Website:www.cerias.purdue.edu/education/k-12/teaching_resources/lessons_presentations/cryptology.html

"The Secret World of Codes and Code Breaking": University of Cambridge NRICH Website.nrich.maths.org/2197

"How to Create Secret Codes and Ciphers": wikiHow Website:www.wkikhow.com/Create-Secret-Code-and-ciphers

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Attachment – (NOTE: It is not necessary to print this page.)

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Important excerpts from the ‘Guide To Advancement’, No. 33088:

Effective January 1, 2012, the ‘Guide to Advancement’ (which replaced the publication ‘Advancement Committee Policies andProcedures’) is now the official Boy Scouts of America source on advancement policies and procedures.

[ Inside front cover, and 5.0.1.4 ] — Unauthorized Changes to Advancement Program

No council, committee, district, unit, or individual has the authority to add to, or subtract from, advancementrequirements. (There are limited exceptions relating only to youth members with disabilities. For details see section 10,“Advancement for Members With Special Needs”.)

[ Inside front cover, and 7.0.1.1 ] — The ‘Guide to Safe Scouting’ Applies

Policies and procedures outlined in the ‘Guide to Safe Scouting’, No. 34416, apply to all BSA activities, including thoserelated to advancement and Eagle Scout service projects. [Note: Always reference the online version, which is updatedquarterly.]

[ 7.0.3.1 ] — The Buddy System and Certifying Completion

Youth members must not meet one-on-one with adults. Sessions with counselors must take place where others can viewthe interaction, or the Scout must have a buddy: a friend, parent, guardian, brother, sister, or other relative —or betteryet, another Scout working on the same badge— along with him attending the session. When the Scout meets with thecounselor, he should bring any required projects. If these cannot be transported, he should present evidence, such asphotographs or adult certification. His unit leader, for example, might state that a satisfactory bridge or tower has beenbuilt for the Pioneering merit badge, or that meals were prepared for Cooking. If there are questions that requirementswere met, a counselor may confirm with adults involved. Once satisfied, the counselor signs the blue card using the dateupon which the Scout completed the requirements, or in the case of partials, initials the individual requirements passed.

[ 7.0.3.2 ] — Group Instruction

It is acceptable—and sometimes desirable—for merit badges to be taught in group settings. This often occurs at campand merit badge midways or similar events. Interactive group discussions can support learning. The method can also beattractive to “guest experts” assisting registered and approved counselors. Slide shows, skits, demonstrations, panels,and various other techniques can also be employed, but as any teacher can attest, not everyone will learn all thematerial.

There must be attention to each individual’s projects and his fulfillment of all requirements. We must know that everyScout —actually and personally— completed them. If, for example, a requirement uses words like “show,” “demonstrate,”or “discuss,” then every Scout must do that. It is unacceptable to award badges on the basis of sitting in classroomswatching demonstrations, or remaining silent during discussions. Because of the importance of individual attention in themerit badge plan, group instruction should be limited to those scenarios where the benefits are compelling.