Youth Outreach
Many faculty want to focus STEM Service-Learning activities on youth outreach (e.g. K-12 classroom activities). Below are planning checklists, project ideas, and tips for designing engaging activities
To plan the K-12 outreach, use this planning worksheet and list of checklist of discussion questions for partnering with schools.
Contact KaraBrascia@boisestate.edu for support with next steps.
Designing Engaging Activities for Youth
Tips and Examples for designing engaging activities
“5E” principles for inquiry activities:
- 5E Worksheet table with notes
- 5E Instructional Model (they have 3 videos that are short and informative in addition to the 5E full report and executive summary)
Classroom Strategies for Inquiry-Based Learning (a MOOC)
Backwards design lesson planning template
K-12 state standards (STEM see NextGenScience.org)
Examples of SL projects college students can do with K-12 students:
- Science and Math
- Environmental Health (Water & Air Quality) (Idaho DEQ)
- Summary of Idaho DEQ Lesson Plans
Related Readings
- Exemplary practices for engaging girls in STEM
- Identifying and Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School Settings (can download it for free by creating a free account)