In an age where scientific literacy is paramount, inspiring a love for science among kids is more important than ever. Not only does it nurture informed citizens, but it also cultivates future innovators and leaders. However, inspiring this passion requires a unique set of skills, different from traditional classroom teaching. This course will arm you with the tools, mindset, and techniques to make science come alive for the youth in your community. By teaching science not just as a subject, but as a process of discovery, you will ensure that our youth remain curious, questioning, and ever-eager to learn.
In this course, you will learn how to blend engaging demonstrations with core scientific principles, through presentations from the instructors and guest speakers. Then, you will collaborate in small teams to design fun hands-on experiments that highlight elementary-level science concepts. Finally, you'll have the unique opportunity to make science come to life by performing these teaching plans with your team at local elementary schools!
This course emphasizes the importance of hands-on learning, discovery, and curiosity. Every expense---from obtaining science materials, to Ubers to and from local schools---will be covered by our community partners! Just come eager to learn and ready to have fun!