The Mississippi Statewide Afterschool Network works to better our state and its communities by connecting providers, parents and policymakers with proven tools and resources to increase the quality of and access to out-of-school time programming for K-12 children and youth.

 

Afterschool is a lifeline that keeps youth safe, helps kids learn and grow, and provides parents the ability to work without worry. 

PreK-8 Engineering Education Workshop

Museum Of Science 1 Museum Of Science Driveway, Boston, MA, United States

Join us for a hands-on, two-day workshop exploring high-quality engineering education. Learn to implement the YES and EiE curricula and support educators in creating immersive STEM experiences for PreK-8 students.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Mississippi has hundreds of afterschool and summer learning programs across the state for children and families. Use this map to find a program in your area.

Inspire Future Scientists: Teaching Strategies to Promote Science Career Awareness

Dec 2, 2024 | Academics & Enrichment, Afterschool in Mississippi, STEM Activities, STEM in Afterschool, STEM Resources

Are you looking for ways to spark an interest in science careers among your middle and high school students? A new monograph from Stellar provides key teaching strategies that seamlessly integrate career awareness into science lessons, making science feel more accessible and exciting. This guide introduces four cognitive building blocks that serve as the foundation for career-oriented science education, offering promising approaches to help students envision themselves in science fields.

The monograph outlines ten replicable teaching strategies with real-world examples, so educators can create engaging, career-focused learning experiences. These strategies offer practical, easy-to-implement methods that show students how science is relevant to real-world challenges and career paths.

By applying these techniques in the classroom, educators can foster curiosity and encourage students to imagine themselves as future scientists, engineers, and innovators. Learn more here: Teaching Strategies to Promote Science Career Awareness

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