
SciGirls Traning at Exploration Works
Local educators are invited to participate in a hands-on, minds-on professional development training hosted by Exploration Works. We welcome you to practice proven strategies for engaging more girls in STEM while building a neutrally buoyant diver, lighting up a room with dough creatures, and much more!
Montana educators can earn 6 OPI renewal units for participating in this training!
SciGirls is an Emmy-award winning PBS Kids television series, website, and teaching methodology dedicated to changing the way millions of girls (and boys) think about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Participants attending this workshop will:
- Learn the latest research for exciting and engaging girls (and boys) in STEM
- Experience hands-on STEM activities
- Leave with curriculum that puts a creative twist on teaching STEM
- Learn how to modify activities to engage kids in STEM using the "SciGirls Seven"
- Discover additional online resources that enhance teaching and learning experiences for all kids.
- Learn how to engage STEM role models in effective ways.
Participants will receive the seven SciGirls activity guides and their accompanying DVDs!