Up and Away Scouts BSA Nova Award (Fluid Dynamics) Helps and Documents

Note: The Nova program is administered at the Council level. Check with your local council about availability before starting on a Nova award.

Up and Away is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating fluid dynamics. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of their related merit badges which relates to the movement and forces of liquids or gasses. Scouts also do an experiment related to terminal velocity, airfoils, or emergency supply drops. Scouts visit a location such as a wind tunnel or aviation museum, either in person or online.

This award can be earned by young men and women who are members of Scouts BSA.

Printable helps for requirements:

Printable requirements for Up and Away Nova Award

Printable checkoff sheet for Up and Away Nova Award

Printable note sheet for Up and Away 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.