Swing! is the Cub Scout Nova Award for investigating engineering. To earn this award, Cub Scouts explore topics related to machines, forces, and movement. They must also complete one of their adventures related to engineering or do a related investigation.
This award can be earned by Wolves, Bears, or Webelos.
Printable helps for requirements:
Printable requirements for Swing! Nova Award
Printable checkoff sheet for Swing! Nova Award
Printable note sheet for Swing! Nova Award
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Nova Awards Program (STEM Award)
STEM stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The NOVA Awards program combines knowledge of STEM concepts with hands on activities.
Baloo the Builder Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Bear Cub Scouts make simple wooden projects while doing the Baloo the Builder adventure. They also learn about choosing the appropriate tool and tool safety.
Adventures in Science: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Webelos will learn about the scientific method while working on Adventures in Science. They can explore astronomy, simple physics, electricity, basic chemistry, and other topics. They also learn about doing science safely.
A Bear Goes Fishing Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Bear Cub Scouts will learn all about fishing while doing the A Bear Goes Fishing adventure. They will learn about fish, regulations, and fishing equipment. Then they will spend some time trying to catch a fish.
Other Cub Scout Awards Helps and Documents
In addition to ranks and adventure pins and belt loops, Cub Scouts can earn other awards, including the Cub Scout Outdoor Activity Award, Cub Scout Nova and Supernova Awards, the Emergency Preparedness BSA Award, and the Cub Scout World Conservation Award.
Cub Scout Nova Awards and Supernova Awards
Nova Awards are the BSA Awards focused on STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Wolf Paws of Skill Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Paws of Skill is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Paws of Skill adventure, Wolves learn about sportsmanship and using sports to stay physically fit.
Webelos/AOL Engineer Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Engineer is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Engineer adventure, Webelos learn about how engineers design new things and make two projects of their own.
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award: Wolf and Bear Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
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. 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 can also use the Call of the Wild or Forensics adventures to fulfill some of the requirements for this award.
Wolf Motor Away Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Documents
Motor Away is one of the Wolf Cub Scout elective adventures. For the Motor Away adventure, Wolves learn about planes, boats, and cars by creating their own models and making them move.
Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award: Webelos Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
The Dr. Charles Townes Supernova Award can be earned by Webelos who want to learn more about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To earn this award, Webelos must complete the Adventures in Science or Engineer adventure. They also do some activities related to geocaching, wildfires, rockets, constellations, aquariums, or terrariums. Cub Scouts investigate the scientific method and famous scientists.
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