{"id":168,"date":"2023-03-21T01:32:55","date_gmt":"2023-03-21T01:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanta247.com\/blog\/?p=168"},"modified":"2023-03-21T01:40:34","modified_gmt":"2023-03-21T01:40:34","slug":"nova-up-and-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanta247.com\/blog\/2023\/03\/21\/nova-up-and-away\/","title":{"rendered":"Nova Up and Away!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Up and Away is a Nova that is so fun, Scouts can do it Twice!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a Cub Scout and a Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating fluid dynamics. To earn this award, Cub Scouts must complete a pinewood derby, or similar &#8211; and Scouts BSA must complete a merit badge which relates to the movement and forces of liquids or gasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutbook.scouting.org\/mobile\/dashboard\/admin\/awards\/awardrequirement.asp?UserAwardID=46089716&amp;ScoutUserID=6220356&amp;AwardRequirementID=4369&amp;UnitID=64823\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutbook.scouting.org\/mobile\/dashboard\/admin\/awards\/awardrequirement.asp?UserAwardID=46089716&amp;ScoutUserID=6220356&amp;UnitID=64823&amp;AwardRequirementID=4370&amp;Redir=\"><\/a>During the Nova, Scouts do an experiments related to terminal velocity, airfoils, or emergency supply drops and Scouts will visit a location such as a wind tunnel or aviation museum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some Related Links about the Bodyflight and BSA:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to go:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iflyworld.com\/stem\/\">https:\/\/www.iflyworld.com\/stem\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>iFLY STEM Up &amp; Away NOVA Award Program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>includes:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interactive Presentation &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>Learn science and physics behind body flight, STEM tunnel operations, &amp; discussion surrounding STEM careers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Live Lab Demonstration (BALL DEMO) &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>objects of different size, weight, &amp; shape flown in tunnel for comparisons with surprise element of water in the tunnel at the end<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lab Activity &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>interactive worksheet with STEM Educator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flights &#8211;<\/strong>&nbsp;comprehensive flying and safety training session &amp; one-on-one supervision with a certified IBA Instructor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Scouts STEM Package Options (in-person)<\/u>:<\/strong>&nbsp;(15 students minimum to participate)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Scouts 2+<\/strong>\u00a0| 2 flights\u00a0<strong><em>PLUS<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0highflight =\u00a0<strong>$52.98 per person<\/strong> (quote Jan 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/t.sidekickopen87.com\/s3t\/c\/5\/f18dQhb0S7kv8bNNdTW5nHp9T2zGCwVW8Jbw_83MP9jlW3MhxWT3LQ7dbW7dKZ7j16gGFjf4b9dGt01?te=W3R5hFj4cm2zwW4mKLS-4rCvX6W4hCVj23Fbt5SW4myB8V3QJdFtW2FWs2P4mGNXj4W2gx1&amp;si=6381618262573056&amp;pi=fa4e0e09-39b8-4500-9b03-1429d9933ace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click Here to see our High Flight !<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Additional Information<\/u>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Chaperones\/Parents\/Siblings can participate &#8211; same price as scouts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start times available: Monday-Friday with start times between 9:00am-5:00pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Length of trip is dependent on headcount &amp; package choice. Average trip is 3.5-4hrs long<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Councils Are doing it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/palmettocouncil.org\/nova\">https:\/\/palmettocouncil.org\/nova<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sfcbsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IFLY2022CUBScout-002.1.pdf\">https:\/\/sfcbsa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/IFLY2022CUBScout-002.1.pdf<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pack89satx.weebly.com\/ifly-indoor-skydiving.html\">https:\/\/pack89satx.weebly.com\/ifly-indoor-skydiving.html<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Scout pages are talking about It:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.scoutingmagazine.org\/2019\/06\/06\/soar-toward-a-new-stem-nova-award-with-ifly\/\">https:\/\/blog.scoutingmagazine.org\/2019\/06\/06\/soar-toward-a-new-stem-nova-award-with-ifly\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/scoutingmagazine.org\/2021\/04\/bodyflight-what-it-is-how-it-fits-in-scouting\/\">https:\/\/scoutingmagazine.org\/2021\/04\/bodyflight-what-it-is-how-it-fits-in-scouting\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scouting.org\/health-and-safety\/safety-moments\/indoor-bodyflight\/\">https:\/\/www.scouting.org\/health-and-safety\/safety-moments\/indoor-bodyflight\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the News:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.elgincourier.com\/article\/lifestyle\/cub-scouts-go-sky-diving\">https:\/\/www.elgincourier.com\/article\/lifestyle\/cub-scouts-go-sky-diving<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cub Scouts Pack 127 at iFLY Indoor Skydiving\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s06s4rtC1CI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Pack 127 at IFly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Up and Away is a Nova that is so fun, Scouts can do it Twice! There is a Cub Scout and a Scouts BSA Nova Award for investigating fluid dynamics. 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