The requirements shown below became effective
on June 1, 2015. when the rank requirements
for Cub Scouts changed
and may be used only until December 31, 2017.
Cub Scouts who were working on the Nova awards or one of the Supernova awards prior to December 31, 2015, had two options:
Complete the award no later than December 31,
2015, using the original requirements
as published in the original Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook (No. 34032
/ SKU 614935)
or
Complete the award using the requirements shown below.
Cub Scouts working on the Nova awards or one of the Supernova awards in 2017 have two options:
Complete the award no later than December 31,
2017, using the requirements shown below
or
Complete the award using the current requirements.
To see the changes which were made in 2015, Click here .
To see the original requirements, Click here.
To see the current requirements, Click here.
This module is designed to help you explore how technology affects your life each day.
- Choose A or B or C and complete ALL the requirements.
- Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show
about anything related to technology. Then do the following:
- Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you watched.
- Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.
Some examples include - but are not limited to - shows found on PBS ("NOVA"), Discovery Channel, Science Channel, National Geographic Channel, TED Talks (online videos), and the History Channel. You may choose to watch a live performance or movie at a planetarium or science museum instead of watching a media production. You may watch online productions with your counselor's approval and under your parent's supervision.
- Read (about one hour total) about anything related to technology.
Then do the following:
- Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you read.
- Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.
Books on many topics may be found at your local library. Examples of magazines include but are not limited to Odyssey, KIDS DISCOVER, National Geographic Kids, Highlights, and OWL or owlkids.com.
- Do a combination of reading and watching (about one hour total)
about anything related to technology. Then do the following:
- Make a list of at least two questions or ideas from what you read and watched.
- Discuss two of the questions or ideas with your counselor.
- Watch an episode or episodes (about one hour total) of a show
about anything related to technology. Then do the following:
- Complete ONE adventure from the following list. (Choose one that
you have not already earned.)
Discuss with your counselor what kind of science, technology, engineering, or math was used in the adventure.Wolf Cub Scouts Bear Cub Scouts Webelos Scouts Finding Your Way Make It Move Build It Motor Away A World of Sound Fix It Movie Making - Explore EACH of the following:
- Look up a definition of the word technology and discuss the meaning with your counselor.
- Find out how technology is used in EACH of the following fields:
- Communication
- Business
- Construction
- Sports
- Entertainment
- Discuss your findings with your counselor.
- Visit a place where technology is being designed, used, or explained,
such as one of the following: an amusement park, a police or fire station,
a radio or television station, a newspaper office, a factory or store,
or any other location where technology is being designed, used, or explained.
- During your visit, talk to someone in charge about the following:
- The technologies used where you are visiting
- Why the organization is using these technologies
- Discuss with your counselor the technology that is designed, used, or explained at the place you visited.
- During your visit, talk to someone in charge about the following:
- Discuss with your counselor how technology affects your everyday life.
The requirements for and further information about
this award may be found in the current edition of the
Cub Scout Nova Awards Guidebook (BSA Publication No. 34032)
