Science - Scout Life magazine

Use Science to Build the Fastest Pinewood Derby Car

A former NASA engineer explains how you can use science to make the fastest car at your next Pinewood Derby.

9 Things to Know About the Night Sky

From stars to planets to meteors, there's lots to see if you know where to look. Here's how to start star gazing.

Episode 5: What’s Under The Grass?

What's below grass? What's inside the Earth? And if you dug a hole straight down, where would you end up?

Episode 3: When Do We Become Ticklish?

How old are we when we're first ticklish? Are babies ticklish? Are dogs? What is the science behind tickling? Can you tickle yourself? No joke - we've got the answer!

Putting Science to Work for Pinewood Derby – Tips From a Former NASA Engineer and a Scout Mom

Ask a Cub Scout his favorite activity of the year. There’s a good chance he’ll tell you Pinewood Derby. And whether kids realize it or not, part of enjoying

6 Weird Science Experiments

Have fun with the wacky world of science. Try these simple experiments.

Make a Water Drop Microscope

With just a few common items from around the house, you can make a simple microscope that's straight out of history.

The Alfalfa Cola and Experimentos experiment

Pedro experiments with Alfalfa Cola and

Conduct 7 Sweet Candy Experiments

Candy isn't just a sugary treat. You can learn something by using it in some fun science experiments.

Pedro and the Volcano Experiment

Pedro experiments with a baking soda volcano. It didn't quite work out as planned.

4 interesting weather experiments to try at home

Learn more about science, weather and energy by conducting these experiments with easy-to-find materials.

Use an old toy car to make a power door opener for your bedroom

Build a fun power door opener as seen in science-fiction and spy movies.

Amazing Science Tricks with Common Household Items

You can demonstrate cool scientific laws using common objects around the house.

Storm chaser studies tornadoes from the inside out

Meteorologist Reed Timmer and his Dominator vehicle gather data to better understand deadly storms.

Cool Video Of Cub Scout High-Tech Balloon Launch

The fourth- and fifth-graders from Cub Scout Pack 382 from Centerburg, Ohio, earned their Science and Engineering activity badges by launching a balloon into space.

Aviation-Focused Camporee Focuses Scouts on STEM

AirFest 2014, hosted by the Rainbow Council, introduced Scouts to STEM principles through the field of aviation.

Maryland Cub Scouts Make STEM A Part Of Their Plan

When it comes to science, technology, engineering and math, Cub Scout Pack 759 from Ashton, Md., knows how to get things done.

Studying STEM Through Exploring

A group of middle schoolers in Tulsa, Okla., are getting a unique opportunity through the BSA's Exploring program.

Maryland Scouts Participate in Massive STEM Scouting Day

STEM Scouting Day offers Baltimore-area Scouts a glimpse of the future.

Meet the Sustainability and Programming Merit Badges

The summer of 2013 is already one of the most exciting times in the history of Scouting, what with the smashing success of the National Jamboree and all. But summer ain't over yet.

How An Eagle Scout Unearthed One Epic Fossil

Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger talks Scouting, science and summertime.

Scientist reveals secrets of Titanic discovery

Listen in on parts of BL’s interview with former Life Scout Robert Ballard, who discovered the Titanic wreck in 1985.

Eureka! Scouts Find New Inventions in Oregon

Oregon Boy Scouts will be among the first in the country to earn the Inventions merit badge when they gather at EurekaFest at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry this weekend.