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DO NOT PRESENT THIS SLIDE. Dear presenter: Please edit this presentation to your audience: Add your name and contact info to the final slide. You are the STEM Ambassador today and they can contact you. You can pass questions & other info back to your STEM Committee contact.
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DO NOT PRESENT THIS SLIDE Dear presenter: Please edit this presentation to your audience: • Add your name and contact info to the final slide. You are the STEM Ambassador today and they can contact you. You can pass questions & other info back to your STEM Committee contact. • Remove slides, or otherwise alter to fit the audience and the time available. • Contact one of the STEM committee members if you need help! • Thank you for promoting STEM in PPC and helping build this great program for our Scouting Youth.
Welcome to the Venturing STEM/NOVAProgramA Primer for CREW STEM Counselors
Why STEM? • STEM Helps Fulfill the Aims of Scouting • “Every Scouting activity moves boys toward three • basic aims: character development, citizenship • training, and mental and physical fitness.” • —Scoutmaster Handbook • “Advancement is one of the eight methods used by • Scout leaders to help boys fulfill the aims of the BSA.” • —Scoutmaster Handbook • http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement.aspx
STEM = Advancement 2.0.0.1 It Is a Method—Not an End in Itself 2.0.0.2 Advancement Is Based on Experiential Learning 2.0.0.3 Personal Growth Is the Primary Goal • http://www.scouting.org/scoutsource/GuideToAdvancement/AdvancementDefinied.aspx
What is the Nova Awards Program? • A key component of BSA’s STEM initiative. • The Nova Awards are designed to enhance interest in the STEM fields while making it fun for youth to learn. • Nova Awards integrate many existing advancements (58 “STEM” merit badges). • These awards can earned by Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and Venturers.
What is the SuperNova Awards Program? Challenge Scouting youth who have a greater interest in the STEM fields to • Experiment • Understand the outcomes of these experiments • Present their findings to their Supernova mentor
VS. counselors mentors
Counselor • Nova Awards • Within the Unit • Do not need a background in STEM Mentor • Supernova Awards • Across PPC • STEM expert • Career or • Hobby/avocationaccumulated wisdom and experience. Interest and commitment to STEM
S Launch! T Power Up E Hang On! M Numbers Don’t Lie Venturing Nova Awards
Hang On! This module is designed to help you explore how engineering affects your life each day. 3. Do the following: • A. On your own, design one of the following and include a drawing or sketch: an amusement park ride OR a playground fixture OR a method of transportation. • B. Discuss with your counselor: • 1. The simple machines present in your design • 2. The energy source powering the motion of your creation
How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew? • Crew decides to implement and sends request to Crew Committee • Crew Committee appoints a Nova Counselor; Counselor registers with PPC • Nova Counselor becomes familiar with the program • Nova Counselor and/or Venturer provides an introductory overview to the Crew
How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew? #2 • Plan a course to complete one Nova award • (There is no specified order). • Most requirements may be completed individually or as a Crew • The final requirement to “Discuss with your counselor how [STEM] affects your everyday life.” should be 1-1 with your counselor.
How do I Start Nova Awards in My Crew? #3 • Buypatchesand pi piece devices at the Scout Shop. • When completed, present the patch/pi to the Venturer. • Continue as interest and opportunities present themselves Note: Nova awards are managed, counseled, and awarded within a Crew. No paperwork need be submitted nor are records kept outside the Crew.
Individuals or Crews? • Nova Awards may be completed as a group with your Crew. • Each Nova Award can also be completed individually. • Crew Counselors should encourage either route depending on interest.
Make it FUN! • Your Message to the Youth: career opportunities in STEM fields are attainable, fulfilling, and interesting. • Personal Growth : Counselors and mentors assess youth’s readiness avoid frustrated Scouting youth • As always, Safe Scouting: safety and supervision. • Individually or up to a den- or patrol-size group (maximum of 10). • There is no set amount of time or number of sessions other than aging out of a specific program. • The best advice: know the youth you are working with.
Supernova Awards • Dr. Charles H. Townes • Webelos Scout • Bronze medal Venturer Boy Scout Cub Scout
For more information: The Patriots Path Council’s STEM website http://programs.ppbsa.org/stem/index.html Or PPBSA.org Committees STEM
Thank you for your time today. The PPC STEM Committee are here to help! [insert presenter’s contact info here] Questions?