STEM Literacy | STEMS4GIRLS

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STEM Literacy is one of the four major initiatives established by the board to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and obtaining access to science and technology afterschool programs and community events. To achieve this objective we created STEMSCI, STEMTECH, and STEM+ to strengthen what children learn in the classroom and provide additional support with homework in science, math, and technology throughout their education.

Numerous evidence-based research studies have concluded by exposing young children and youth to science and technology at a young age we give them a jump start to explore these areas throughout their education.

STEMSCI

The STEMSci Afterschool Program is our biweekly Saturday science engagement and enhancement program. After the school day ends, we provide girls, girls of color, and low income communities high quality science enhancement activities. The Department of Education science standards and other evidence based methodologies are used to construct our curriculum. Through the use of hands-on educational enhancement activities and inquiry-based exploration, we strengthen our students’ enthusiasm and curiosity for the world of science and careers. Students will also receive instruction on the scientific method as they conduct research and oral presentations of their findings. Our volunteers are trained college science majors and professionals who have a passion for working with children and giving back to the community.

STEM PLUS- Tutorial service

The STEMS+ Afterschool Program was established to help students excel in the classroom by providing one-on-one tutoring and group learning activities. We intend to inspire, engage, and motivate young girls to explore STEM careers throughout their education. Volunteers are recruited from our local high schools, two major universities, and colleges, as well as from professional and retiree networks.

We are now providing virtual help with challenging subjects.

NOW ACCEPTING REGISTRATION

This program provides a unique experience for our students, as they can personally work with a tutor well-versed in STEM who will equip them with the skills necessary to improve or maintain academic success throughout their education.

Testimonials from students

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

Joneyshka: Water cycle and learning about plants

Eniyah: Pollination, the scientific method and computers

Yoleiny: Needing computers for homework, games, looking up information, YouTube, and printing

Destiny: Computers and how they help, time tables

S’ariyah: How to do homework

2) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

Joneyshka: Water cycle, and how evaporation and condensation works

Eniyah: Computers and the scientific method and that computers tell information and seeing funny things on the videos

Yoleiny: The scientific method and learning what plants need to grow

Destiny: Math and learning about numbers

S’ariyah: Jojo Siwa and plants

3) DID YOU LIKE COMING TO THE SESSIONS?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

Joneyshka: Yes, it taught what may be on the test and stuff that you didn’t know

Eniyah: Yes, I liked Snacks and coming and learning new things

Yoleiny: Yes, I liked learning things you didn’t know and maybe half understood, got a better understanding

Destiny: Yes, I liked coming and learrning about seeds and flowers

S’ariyah: Yes, I liked coming and learning and running outside

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

Joneyshka: Yes, learning about the steps, processes and how this work will help

Eniyah: Yes, it will help with Language Arts and math and help to think more about things. It helped me understand matter. I learned there are three forms of mass: solids, liquids and gas.

Yoleiny: Things learning here might be what we’re learning in school, making it easier to understand

Destiny: Yes, so when asked a question, I’ll know the answer

S’ariyah: Yes, it’ll help since I’m going into first grade

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?

Joneyshka: Yes and would bring a friend

Eniyah: Yes and would bring a friend

Yoleiny: Yes and would bring a friend

Destiny: Yes and would bring a friend

S’ariyah: Yes and would bring a friend

stem literacy programs

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STEMSCI

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STEM PLUS- Tutorial service

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STEMTech

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Testimonials from students

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

2) WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

3) DID YOU LIKE COMING TO THE SESSIONS?

1) WHAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING THAT YOU LEARNED?

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?

4) DO YOU THINK THAT COMING WILL HELP YOU IN SCHOOL?

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?

5) WOULD YOU LIKE TO COME BACK AND LEARN MORE? WOULD YOU BRING A FRIEND?