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Promising Practices

Five Keys to Rigorous Project-Based Learning

Well-designed project-based learning (PBL) has been shown to result in deeper learning and engaged, self-directed learners. Learn more about the five core elements of successful PBL.

SOURCE(S): edutopia.org

Engineer's Week in Chula Vista

Chula Vista (Vista Square) & South Bay Family YMCA is a part of our Power of Discovery: STEM2 efforts. They had a major celebration for Engineer’s Week & received great media coverage. 

 
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STEM Videos

A Conversation About the Importance of the LIAS Principles in STEM with Carol Tang

Carol Tang, a leader in STEM, provides an in-depth interview on Learning in Afterschool and Summer (LIAS). In the video, Tang provides an overview of the LIAS learning principles and why they are critical in improving the quality of the STEM community. This interview also contains valuable information about how to integrate STEM into after school.

To access the video, click here.

Faculty Perspective with Deborah Mason-McCaffrey -EiE

Discover how a professor teaches her students by explaining simple principles of the engineering process.

 

BEST: Faculty Perspective with Pat Bade - EiE

EiE (Engineering is Elementary) collaborates with college faculty to introduce preservice teachers to engineering and technology. 

Professional Development for After School Science

Professional Development for After School Science

Next Generation Science Standards

Kirk Brown from San Joaquin County Office of Education gave a very informative presentation on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The presentation focuses on the three dimensions of the NGSS and specifically how after school can help support these standards. 

Encouraging Working Together

After school KidzScience curriculum has developed several videos that explores different aspects of implementing STEM curricula. This particular video shows how to engage students in group work and how working together can increase classroom learning.

Asking Questions

After school KidzScience curriculum has developed several videos that explores different aspects of implementing STEM curricula. This particular video explores the importance of asking questions during activities.

What is Science?

After school KidzScience curriculum has developed several videos that explores different aspects of implementing STEM curricula. This particular video explores the wonders of science and how it can be applied to children's afterschool experience.

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