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STEM/NOVA

PROGRAM

A PRIMER FOR TROOP STEM COUNSELORS

Welcome to the

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

STEM = Advancement

2.0.0.1 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

What Is Nova?

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.

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

VS.

counselors

mentors

Counselor

• Nova Awards

• Within the Unit

• Do not need a background in STEM

Mentor

• Supernova Awards

• Across PPC

• STEM expert• Career or• Hobby/avocation to share

accumulated wisdom and experience.

Interest and commitment to STEM

Scout Nova Awards

S Shoot! T Start Your Engines E Whoosh! M Designed to Crunch

Whoosh!

Archery Aviation Composite Materials Drafting Electronics Engineering Inventing

Model Design and Building Railroading Rifle Shooting Robotics Shotgun Shooting

This module is designed to help you explore how engineering affects your life each day.

2. Complete ONE merit badge from the following list

3. Do ALL of the following:A.Make a list or drawing of the six simple machines.B.Be able to tell your counselor the name of each machine and how each

machine works.

HELPHints

Requirements

Explanations

How do I Start Nova Awards in My Troop?1. PLC decides to implement and sends

request to Troop Committee

2. Troop Committee appoints a Nova Counselor; Counselor registers with PPC

3. Nova Counselor becomes familiar with the program

4. Nova Counselor provides an introductory overview to the Troop

How do I Start Nova Awards in My Troop? #2

5. Plan a course to complete the “Start Your Engines!” Nova award

• (or you may choose to start with another award, there is no specified order).

• Most requirements may be completed individually or as a Patrol

• The final requirement to “Discuss with your counselor how [STEM] affects your everyday life.” should be 1-1 with your counselor.

How do I Start Nova Awards in My Troop? #3

6. Buy patches and pi piece devices at the Scout Shop.

7. When completed, present the patch/pi to the Scout.

8. Continue as interest and opportunities present themselves

Note: Nova awards are managed, counseled, and awarded within a Troop. No paperwork need be submitted nor are records kept outside the Troop.

Individuals or Patrols?

• Nova Awards may be completed as a group with the Patrol (Troop-wide counseling could be too unwieldy).

• Each Nova Award can also be completed individually.

• Troop Counselors should encourage either route depending on interest.

• 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.

Supernova

Awards

Dr. Luis W. Alvarez

Wolf/Bear Cub Scout

Bronze medal

Dr. Bernard Harris

Bronze medal

Thomas Alva Edison

Silver medal

Dr. Sally Ride

Bronze 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.

Townes

Webelos Scout

Bronze medal

Supplies: Local Scout Shop OR www.scoutstuff.org

For more information:

The Patriots Path Council’s STEM website

http://programs.ppbsa.org/stem/index.html

OrPPBSA.org

CommitteesSTEM

Thank you for your time today.

The PPC STEM Committee are here to help!

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