The STEM Initiative BSA ’ s Newest Program S cience T echnology E ngineering M athematics
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The STEM InitiativeBSA’s Newest Program
Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
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Purpose of the STEM Initiative
•Enhance interest in the STEM fields•Bring a Scouting focus to STEM•Increase the value of Scouting
Overall Structure
•Optional awards in each program•Two tiers of awards ~ Nova (fun STEM activities) ~ Supernova (high achievement)
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Cub Scouts
Science Everywhere
Tech Talk
Swing!
1, 2, 3, Go!
(More in development)
Each includes a STEM Belt Loop or Pin
Boy Scouts
Shoot!
Start Your Engines
Whoosh!
Designed to Crunch
(More in development)
Each includes a STEM Merit Badge
Venturers
Launch!
Power Up
Hang On!
Numbers Don’t Lie
(More in development)
Each includes a STEM Exploration
Nova Awards
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Sample Nova
Activities
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Supernova Awards
Bear/Wolf Cub Scout
Webelos Scout
Boy Scouts
Venturers
Dr. Luis W. Alvarez
Dr. Charles Townes
Dr. Bernard Harris
Thomas Alva Edison
Dr. Albert Einstein
Dr. Sally Ride Wright Brothers
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Sample Supernova Activities
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Counselor & Mentor Qualifications
•Nova Counselor: STEM familiarity, comfort•Supernova Mentor: STEM expertise required
Adult Leader Support
•National Web Site: scouting.org/stem
•Council Web Site: svmbc.org/stem/
•Resource Web Site: bsastemresources.com•Nova Guidebooks:
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Local STEM Resources(see bsastemresources.com)
Local STEM Destinations
Award Checklists/Workbooks
Supernova Mentor Roster
STEM Consultants Roster
Orientations and Trainings
STEM Events for
Youth
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Would You Like to Learn More?
STEM Activity Ideas, Local Destinations, Linksbsastemresources.com
Council STEM Events, Trainings, Informationsvmbc.org/stem/