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STEM/NOVA PROGRAM

A PRIMER FOR CREW STEM COUNSELORS

Welcome to the Venturing

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 = 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

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 accumulated

wisdom and experience.

Interest and commitment to STEM

Venturing Nova AwardsS Launch!T Power UpE Hang On!M Numbers Don’t Lie

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

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

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.

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.

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.

• 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 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

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.

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