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.
| To earn the Cub Scout Supernova award, you must be a Bear or Wolf 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). |
| A Note to the Counselor: The Cub Scout Supernova award recognizes superior achievement by a Cub Scout in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). |
| All experiments or projects should be conducted using the highest level of safety protocol and always under the supervision of a qualified, responsible adult. |
| Tigers are not eligible to earn the Cub Scout Supernova award. |
| 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. Luis W. Alvarez Supernova Award. |
This Supernova award can be earned by Cub Scouts like you who want to soar in science.
- Complete both of the adventures appropriate for your rank.
Wolf Cub Scouts Bear Cub Scouts Air of the Wolf Make It Move Code of the Wolf Super Science - Complete the following adventure appropriate for your rank.
Wolf Cub Scouts Bear Cub Scouts Call of the Wild Forensics or Marble Madness - 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.
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)
