Hello World is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating coding and programming. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of their digital technology related merit badges and learn about related topics such as functions, loops, variables, and URLs. Scouts also try their hand at writing some simple programs.
Programming Merit Badge
Today’s youth are more and more connected via technology. Understanding programming will help them understand how to use that technology safely and effectively.
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Printable requirements for Programming Merit Badge
Programming Merit Badge Helps and Documents
Scouts working on the Programming merit badge learn about the history of programming and programming languages. They explore the applications of programming and how to modify code. They also investigate careers related to programming.
Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 9-12
Scouts BSA are required to earn their Cyber Chip. The Cyber Chip program helps teens understand the responsibility that goes with using electronic devices. Topics include cell phones, cyber-bullying, and internet safety.
Cyber Chip Requirements for Grades 6-8
Scouts BSA are required to earn their Cyber Chip. The Cyber Chip program helps youth understand how to use their electronic devices safely and responsibly.
Start Your Engines! Scouts BSA Nova Award (Technology) Helps and Documents
Start Your Engines! is the Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating technology. To earn this award, Scouts must complete one of their technology related merit badges and learn about related topics such as energy and fuel sources. Scouts design and build a working model vehicle which is powered by solar power, wind power, or battery power.
