Looking Forward With STEM
After School STEM Programs
Program Details
LOOKING FORWARD with STEM is a tutoring and mentoring program that focuses on minority students in middle school who are learning the Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) curriculum. Through interactive everyday activities, students begin to appreciate the value of reading comprehension, math fundamentals, process improvement, engineering design process, and teamwork. Our after- school activities are quite engaging. Students are learning math and science, in new ways that will hope spark a life-long interest in STEM.
For example, we created Cooking with STEM to integrate, chemistry, reading comprehension, teamwork, and math to prepare a waffle. And oh what fun do teams have competing to bake the best tasting waffle and using the Engineering Design Process to improve their creation.
GHCI "Looking Forward with STEM" and "Knowledge is Power" programs, offer unique STEM learning opportunities for students.
By the end of the school year, middle school students will:
- Improve their reading, math and science skills
- Understand the importance of preparation and consistency over time
- Engage in team building exercises and truly believe in teamwork
- Believe If They Can, They Can. Also dream BIG!!!
- Work collaboratively using the Engineering Design Process
- Engage with STEM professionals who look like them for mentoring opportunities