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NOVA ProgramCub Scout Pack 97
Overview
• Background and Purpose• NOVA Awards• SUPERNOVA Awards
– Cub Scout– Webelos
• Contact Information
Background and Purpose
Background• Developed by Boys Scouts to excite and
expand a sense of wonder in our Scouts• Uses various modules to explore the basic
principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Background and Purpose
Purpose• Uses two level of awards to recognize Scout
activities• Focuses on additional work beyond rank
activities
NOVA AwardsOverview• Focuses on individual STEM areas• Typically an award involves:
– Watching an episode of a STEM related show– Completing a belt loop– Completing some STEM activities, – Visiting a STEM facility
• Work can be combined with rank advancement activities
Mathematics1-2-3 Go!
TechnologyTech Talk
EngineeringSwing!
ScienceScience Everywhere
NOVA Awards
Awards• First award earns the NOVA Patch
• Additional awards earn Pi pins
SUPERNOVA Awards
Overview• Recognizes superior achievement by a Cub
Scout in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields.
• Typically a Cub Scout begins work on the SUPERNOVA Award after completing at least two NOVA Awards.
• Different awards for Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts
SUPERNOVA Awards
Cub Scouts• Eligible for Wolf and Bear Scouts• Involves earning 5 academic pins and
completing other STEM activities• Academic Pins
– Required – Mathematics and Science pin– Choose 3
• Astronomy, Computers, Geography, Geology, Map and Compass, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography, Reading and Writing, Video Games, Weather, Wildlife Conservation
SUPERNOVA Awards
Webelos Scouts• Involves earning 6 activity badges and
completing other STEM activities• Activity Badges
– Required – Scholar, Scientist, Engineer– Choose THREE
• Craftsman, Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman, and Readyman
Contact Information
For NOVA awards, please contact your den leader
For SuperNOVA awards or other program information, please contact Sean Ryan at [email protected]