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Dr. Luis W. Alvarez
Supernova Award
For Cub Scouts
This Supernova award can be earned by Cub Scouts like you who want to soar in science.
To earn the Cub Scout Supernova award, you must be a Bear Cub
Scout who is active with a den. With your parent's and unit leader's
help, you must select a council-approved mentor who is a registered
Scouter. You may NOT choose your parent or your unit leader (unless the
mentor is working with more than one youth).
Requirements
- Earn the Science AND Mathematics Cub Scout academic pins.
- Earn
THREE of the following Cub Scout academic pins: Astronomy, Computers,
Geography, Geology, Map and Compass, Nutrition, Pet Care, Photography,
Reading and Writing, Video Games, Weather, and Wildlife Conservation.
- Find
interesting facts about Dr. Luis W. Alvarez using resources in your
school or local library or on the Internet (with your parent's or
guardian's permission and guidance). Then discuss what you learn with
your mentor, including answers to the following questions: What very
important award did Dr. Alvarez earn? What was his famous theory about
dinosaurs?
- Find
out about three other famous scientists, technology innovators,
engineers, or mathematicians approved by your mentor. Discuss what you
learned with your mentor.
- Speak
with your teacher(s) at school (or your parents if you are
home-schooled) OR one of your Cub Scout leaders about your interest in
earning the Cub Scout Supernova award. Ask them why they think math and
science are important in your education. Discuss what you learn with
your mentor.
- Participate
in a science project or experiment in your classroom or school OR do a
special science project approved by your teacher. Discuss this activity
with your mentor.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Visit with someone who works in a STEM-related career. Discuss what you learned with your mentor.
- Learn
about a career that depends on knowledge about science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics. Discuss what you learned with your mentor.
- Learn
about the scientific method (or scientific process). Discuss this with
your mentor, and include a simple demonstration to show what you
learned.
- Participate
in a Nova- or other STEM-related activity in your Cub Scout den or pack
meeting that is conducted by a Boy Scout or Venturer who is working on
his or her Supernova award. If this is not possible, participate in
another Nova- or STEM-related activity in your den or pack meeting.
- Submit an application for the Cub Scout Supernova
 award to the district Nova or advancement committee for approval.
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Dr. Charles H. Townes
Supernova Award
To
earn the Webelos Scout Supernova award, you must be a Webelos Scout who
is active with a den. With your parent’s and unit leader’s help, you
must select a council-approved mentor who is a registered Scouter. You
may NOT choose your parent or your unit leader (unless the mentor is
working with more than one youth).
If you earned the Cub Scout Supernova award, you must repeat similar requirements while you are a Webelos Scout.
Although
it is not a requirement, it is recommended that you earn at least two
of the four Nova awards for Cub Scouts before earning the Dr. Charles H.
Townes Supernova Award.
For Webelos Scouts
This Supernova award can be earned by Webelos Scouts like you.
Requirements
- Earn the Scholar AND Scientist AND Engineer Webelos Scout activity badges.
- Earn
THREE of the following Webelos Scout activity badges: Craftsman,
Forester, Geologist, Naturalist, Outdoorsman, and Readyman.
- Find
interesting facts about Dr. Charles H. Townes using resources in your
school or local library or on the Internet (with your parent’s or
guardian’s permission and guidance). Then discuss what you learned with
your mentor, including answers to the following questions: What very
important award did Dr. Townes earn? What was Dr. Townes’ most famous
invention?
- Find
out about five other famous scientists, technology innovators,
engineers, or mathematicians approved by your mentor. Discuss what you
learned with your mentor.
- Speak
with your teacher(s) at school (or your parents if you are
home-schooled) OR one of your Cub Scout leaders about your interest in
earning the Webelos Scout Supernova award. Ask them why they think math
and science are important in your education. Discuss what you learn with
your mentor.
- Participate in a science project or experiment in your classroom or school. Discuss this activity with your mentor.
- Do ONE of the following:
- Visit with someone who works in a STEM-related career. Discuss what you learned with your mentor.
- Learn
about a career that depends on knowledge about science, technology,
engineering, or mathematics. Discuss what you learned with your mentor.
- Under
the direct supervision of your mentor, do an experiment that shows how
the scientific method (or scientific process) is used. Prepare a short
report on the results of your experiment for your mentor.
- Participate
in a Nova- or other STEM-related activity in your Webelos Scout den or
pack meeting that is conducted by a Boy Scout or Venturer who is working
on his or her Supernova award. If this is not possible, participate in
another Nova- or STEM-related activity in your den or pack meeting.
- Submit an application for the Webelos Scout Supernova award to the district Nova or advancement committee for approval.
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