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DO NOT PRESENT THIS SLIDEDear presenter: Please edit this presentation to your audience: Add your name and contact info to the final slide. You are
the STEM Ambassador today and they can contact you. You can pass questions & other info back to your STEM Committee contact.
Remove slides, or otherwise alter to fit the audience and the time available.
Contact one of the STEM committee members if you need help!
Thank you for promoting STEM in PPC and helping build this great program for our Scouting Youth.
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STEM/NOVA PROGRAM
A PRIMER FOR CREW STEM COUNSELORS
Welcome to the Venturing
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Why STEM? STEM Helps Fulfill the Aims of Scouting
“Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three basic aims: character development, citizenship training, and mental and physical fitness.”
—Scoutmaster Handbook
“Advancement is one of the eight methods used by Scout leaders to help boys fulfill the aims of the BSA.”
—Scoutmaster Handbook
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement.aspx
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STEM = Advancement2.0.0.1 It Is a Method—Not an End in Itself
2.0.0.2 Advancement Is Based on Experiential Learning
2.0.0.3 Personal Growth Is the Primary Goal
http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement/AdvancementDefinied.aspx
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What Is Nova?
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What is the Nova Awards Program?• A key component of BSA’s STEM initiative. • The Nova Awards are designed to enhance
interest in the STEM fields while making it fun for youth to learn.
• Nova Awards integrate many existing advancements (58 “STEM” merit badges).
• These awards can earned by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers.
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What is the SuperNova Awards Program?
Challenge Scouting youth who have a greater interest in the STEM fields to
• Experiment
• Understand the outcomes of these experiments
• Present their findings to their Supernova mentor
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VS.
counselors
mentors
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Counselor• Nova Awards
• Within the Unit
• Do not need a background in STEM
Mentor• Supernova Awards
• Across PPC
• STEM expert• Career or• Hobby/avocation accumulated
wisdom and experience.
Interest and commitment to STEM
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Venturing Nova AwardsS Launch!T Power UpE Hang On!M Numbers Don’t Lie
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Hang On!This module is designed to help you explore how engineering affects your life each day.3. Do the following:
• A. On your own, design one of the following and include a drawing or sketch: an amusement park ride OR a playground fixture OR a method of transportation.
• B. Discuss with your counselor:○ 1. The simple machines present in your design○ 2. The energy source powering the motion of your
creation
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How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew?1. Crew decides to implement and sends
request to Crew Committee2. Crew Committee appoints a Nova
Counselor; Counselor registers with PPC3. Nova Counselor becomes familiar with
the program4. Nova Counselor and/or Venturer
provides an introductory overview to the Crew
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How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew? #25. Plan a course to complete one Nova
award • (There is no specified order). • Most requirements may be completed individually or as a
Crew• The final requirement to “Discuss with your counselor how
[STEM] affects your everyday life.” should be 1-1 with your counselor.
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How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew? #36. Buy patches and pi piece devices at
the Scout Shop.7. When completed, present the
patch/pi to the Venturer.8. Continue as interest and
opportunities present themselvesNote: Nova awards are managed, counseled, and awarded within a Crew. No paperwork need be submitted nor are records kept outside the Crew.
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Individuals or Crews?• Nova Awards may be completed as a
group with your Crew.• Each Nova Award can also be
completed individually.• Crew Counselors should encourage
either route depending on interest.
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• Make it FUN!
• Your Message to the Youth: career opportunities in STEM fields are attainable, fulfilling, and interesting.
• Personal Growth : Counselors and mentors assess youth’s readiness avoid frustrated Scouting youth
• As always, Safe Scouting: safety and supervision.
• Individually or up to a den- or patrol-size group (maximum of 10).
• There is no set amount of time or number of sessions other than aging out of a specific program.
• The best advice: know the youth you are working with.
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Supernova
Awards
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez
Wolf/Bear Cub Scout
Bronze medal
Dr. Bernard Harris
Bronze medal
Thomas Alva Edison
Silver medal
Dr. Sally RideBronze medal
Wright Brothers
Silver medal(Must be a registered Venturer)
Dr. Albert Einstein
Gold medal(Must be a registered Venturer)
Venturer
Boy Scout
Cub ScoutDr. Charles H.
TownesWebelos ScoutBronze medal
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Supplies: Local Scout Shop OR www.scoutstuff.org
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For more information:The Patriots Path Council’s STEM website
http://programs.ppbsa.org/stem/index.html
OrPPBSA.org
CommitteesSTEM
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Thank you for your time today.
The PPC STEM Committee are here to help!
[insert presenter’s contact info here]
Questions?