STEM in OST-Hands On and Inquiry Based Teaching
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STEM in OST-Hands On and Inquiry Based Teaching

This is a PQAS certified training.

By Philadelphia Office of Children and Families-OST

Date and time

Wednesday, June 5 · 10am - 12pm EDT

Location

Children's Village Child Care Center

125 North 8th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Agenda

Welcome and Introductions

STEM and the advantages of using inquiry based science

What do young scientists do?

How to facilitate science activities

STEM Activity- using provided materials to create an arrow, tower, vehicle

Intro, Exploration, Culminating- components needed to implement STE M

Workshop wrap up and evaluation

About this event

  • 2 hours

Participants will learn about teaching Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the after school classroom. They will be given opportunities to see how inquiry-based science and student directed learning is beneficial in the classroom. Participants will be shown how to use open-ended questions appropriately when facilitating a STEM activity.

Learning Objectives:

-Participants will learn how to implement a STEM activity (or learning unit) in an after school classroom.

-Participants will be able to use open-ended questions effectively when implementing a STEM activity in an OST classroom.

-Participants will learn how to categorize STEM activities as introductory, exploratory, or culminating.

NAA Skills and Core Competencies:

-Physical, Social/Emotional, and Cognitive Development

Directions: Our center is in a large multi-story building. When you enter the lobby, you can let the attendant know you are here to attend a training on the 6th floor. Please proceed to the 2nd floor to check in at our Front Desk. If you have any issues, please call our main number at (215) 931-0190.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free parking lot?

No, not for visitors. There is metered street parking and two close paid parking lots: Parkade on 8th (https://philapark.org/parkade-on-8th/) and Parkway 8th & Arch (https://www.parkwaycorp.com/parking/locations/8th-arch/philadelphia/pa/19106). Please ask your home organization for reimbursement.