The Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award can be earned by Wolf and Bear Cub Scouts who want to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Helps for the Requirements
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award for Wolves and Bears
Helps and Answers for the Requirements
Requirement 1: Adventure and Log
Requirement 2: Adventure and Experience
Requirement 3: Learn about Dr. Alvarez
Requirement 4: Learn about Other Scientists
Requirement 5: Why Are Math and Science Important?
Requirement 6: Science Project
What Is a Supernova Award?
The Supernova Awards recognize Scouts who delve deeply in to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities as part of their Scouting experience.
How Do You Get the Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award?
To earn this award, Scouts must complete the Code of the Wolf or Make it Move adventure. Then they do some activities to keep track of time or money. They also study probability and learn about careers in STEM fields. They also use the Call of the Wild or Forensics adventures to fulfill some of the requirements for this award.
Although it is not a requirement, it is recommended that you earn at least two Nova awards for Cub Scouts before earning the Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award.
Explore the world of science and technology further with the helps for these requirements below
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 1: Adventure and Log
Requirement 1 Helps and Answers
Code of the Wolf
Wolf Cub Scouts learn about numbers, measuring, shapes, and math for the Code of the Wolf adventure. They also get to try sending a message using code.
Make It Move
Note: BSA is retiring this adventure on May 31, 2022.
Bear Cub Scouts learn about forces and movement while working on the Make It Move adventure. The investigate how simple machines like pulleys and levers work.
Easy Recipes for Cub Scouts
Cub Scouts love to cook. Helping to prepare a healthy and fun snack or meal promotes independence. And it might also encourage a Cub Scout to try something new.
So you can find and idea for an easy recipe for Cub Scouts here.
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 2: Adventure and Experience
Call of the Wild
For the Call of the Wild adventure, Wolf Cub Scouts go camping, learn some Scout skills, think about being prepared for outdoor adventure, and learn about Leave No Trace.
Forensics
For the Bear Forensics adventure, Cub Scouts learn about law enforcement methods which are used to solve crimes. Bears will learn how to fingerprint. They also explore chromatography, analysis, and other crime-solving techniques.
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 3: Learn about Dr. Alvarez
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 4: Learn about Other Scientists
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 5: Why Are Math and Science Important?
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 6: Science Project
Requirement 6 Helps and Answers
Science Projects and Experiments
- Storm In A Glass: Model A Rainstorm In A Glass
- Snow Globe: Craft a Decoration using Viscosity
- Jello Lenses: Glasses Formed of Jello
- Dancing Hearts
- Fizzy Fruit
- Paper Hovercrafts
- Balloon Pop!
- and more….
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 7: STEM Careers
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 8: The Scientific Method
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award Requirement 9: STEM Activity
Requirement 9 Helps and Answers
Find Scouts BSA or Venturers Near You
You can use the Be A Scout website to locate troops and crews near you to help with this requirement.
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