This information is for the Cub Scout program before the June 1, 2024 updates. After June 2024, all Cub Scouts should use the updated program requirements. See here.
Bear Cub Scouts will learn about static electricity and buoyancy while working on the Super Science adventure. They will also investigate color-morphing and color-layering.
Requirements for the Bear Super Science Adventure
Complete at least four of the following:
- Make static electricity by rubbing a balloon or a plastic or rubber comb against another material, such as a fleece blanket or wool sweater. Explain what you learned
- Conduct one other static electricity investigation. Explain what you learned.
- Do a sink-or-float investigation. Explain what you learned.
- Do a color-morphing investigation. Explain what you learned
- Do a color-layering investigation. Explain what you learned.
Resources for This Adventure
A Simple Explanation of the Scientific Method
If you don’t have a background in science, helping your Cub Scout out with this might seem a little intimidating.
Electric Cornstarch
Check out this really cool static electricity experiment from STEM Scouts. This would make a great demo for your Cub Scouts.
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