Science And Math Investigative Learning Experiences

EDU - EDUCATIONAL SUCCESS (PRIMARY)

2022 COX CHARITIES GRANT RECIPIENT

SMILE PROVIDES STEM PATHWAYS FOR UNDERSERVED YOUTH, GRADES 4-12 VIA AFTERSCHOOL STEM CLUBS. STUDENTS MEET WEEKLY FOR 1 - 2 HOURS AND ARE INTRODUCED TO CONCEPTS, SKILLS AND CAREERS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE. WEEKLY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL PROJECTS GIVE STUDENTS AUTHENTIC INSIGHTS INTO THE PROCESS AND EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE. SPECIAL EVENTS/PROJECTS INCLUDE GRADE-SPECIFIC CHALLENGES WHERE STUDENTS CONNECT WITH COLLEGE STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL MENTORS TO SOLVE A REAL WORLD PROBLEM; DISTRICT-WIDE FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHTS WHERE STUDENTS BECOME THE TEACHERS AND SHARE THEIR WORK WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS; AND A CULMINATING STEWARDSHIP PROJECT (PLANNED AND EXECUTED BY THE STUDENTS), INSTILLING A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND BENEFITING THEIR SCHOOL COMMUNITY.