Former astronaut shares how to get Scouts hooked on STEM subjects

Dr. Bernard A. Harris Jr. shares why Scouters must get boys interested in science, technology, engineering, and math topics and how the BSA’s new STEM-NOVA Award program can help.

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Ideas for teaching STEM-subject merit badges

$You might not expect rocks to be involved in an event focused on math, science, and technology. But this New Hampshire gathering exposes Scouts to nontraditional topics such as geology (below). Jim Frey, assistant Scoutmaster of Troop 28 in Dunstable, Mass., uses his college degree in geological engineering to discuss rock types with Scouts. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Hill.)$

Take note of this do-it-yourself merit badge clinic that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics topics.

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Continue the conversation with Dr. Bernard A. Harris

Read exclusive “extras” from Scouting magazine’s interview with Dr. Bernard A. Harris, including his take on the future of the space program.

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How to talk with Scouts about illegal music downloading

How to talk to your guys about the dilemma of downloading.

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The Troop Bully

Is there a Scout intimidating someone in your unit? Here’s how to stop the troop bully.

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Mixed Messages

From video games to the Internet to TV, a deluge of messages bombards kids each day. That makes the task of teaching them media literacy even more important.

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