Nova Awards are the BSA Awards focused on STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Cub Scout Nova awards program provides age appropriate activities in these areas.
Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award for Webelos
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Printable requirements for Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award
Printable checkoff sheet for Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award
Printable note sheet for Dr. Charles H. Townes Supernova Award
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.
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.
Webelos/AOL Engineer Adventure: Cub Scout Helps and Ideas
Engineer is one of the Webelos/Arrow of Light elective adventures. For the Webelos Engineer adventure, Webelos learn about how engineers design new things and make two projects of their own.
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.
