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STEM Programming
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Plan Goal
To develop, deliver, and test Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) based programming as a complement to in-class instruction at Memorial Middle School. These programs will engage youth, grades 6-8, and provide context to content throug
Situation Statement
Memorial Middle School (MMS), located in Las Vegas, NM is the home of the Memorial Middle School Agricultural Extension and Education Center (MMSAEEC). MMSAEEC is a youth science center emphasizing participatory learning and experiential education. STEM based programming will be developed, delivered, and tested as a complement to in—class instruction by providing context to content through hands-on learning opportunities. The center meets public education needs and challenges by engaging youth, grades 6-8, in STEM.
Target Audience and Actions
The target audience for this program is all students, grades 6-8, attending Memorial Middle School in Las Vegas, NM. Primary content areas include: scientific method, area and perimeter, robotics, watershed sampling, renewable energy, and emerging issues in agriculture and natural resources. Content is delivered through classroom activities, greenhouse experiments, data collection and analysis, interaction with the Center’s physical environment, and field trips.
Short-Term Objectives
1.To work closely with Memorial Middle School faculty and staff to successfully integrate Center teaching and learning engagement activities in Memorial Middle School core curriculum.
2.Enhance and improve existing programming.
Medium-Term Objectives
To develop and pilot test new, inquiry based curriculum and instruction in STEM areas.
Long-Term Objectives
Refine and adapt center programming to maximize student information retention, increase interest and enthusiasm with regards to careers in the sciences, and to host these refined programs for use by teachers and volunteers seeking to incorporate STEM based programming into their programs and classrooms.
Evaluation Plan
Evaluation of the program will focus on learning outcomes for students participating in the Center’s programs. A discussion with the MMS faculty involved in the program will be used to determine what changes or improvements need to be made in the program itself and to decide the program’s success in student learning. Students will also be asked informally about the program and its strengths and weaknesses.