You can get great information from PBS on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, or STEM. They offer workshops, experiments and lesson plans as well as exceptional shows to help you explore your world in these areas.
Steps
1. Zoom! Girl Scouts® recommended science training.
pbskids.org/zoom/grownups/scitraining
Zoom helps kids understands science. As part of their offerings, they have an adult training. This one is recommended by GSUSA. Start with this training to see how easy it is to lead science activities. Feel free to save the materials and resources for use at a later date. Suggested age for this show / materials is 9 and older.
2. Lesson-Plan-Mania.
www.pbslearningmedia.org
PBS has hundreds of free lessons available. All you have to do is sign up!
3. Fetch! with Ruff Ruffman.
www.pbs.org/parents/fetch/training/index.html
Fetch! Is another show featuring science for kids. The training and activities are different from Zoom! Suggested age for this show / materials is 6-10. It also has science training to help you get started.
NOTE: There is a Girl Scout patch for 6-10 year olds featuring science and engineering activities. The requirements will be available with the PDF of this badge program. The badge does not say “Girl Scouts”, so it can be earned by others as well.
4. Design Squad.
pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/workshop/welcome.html
Design Squad deals with engineering. There is a workshop for educators/adults at the link in this step. In addition, there are numerous guides and activities you can do with kids. Activities are designed for kids from Kindergarten through grade 12.
NOTE: There is a Girl Scout patch for Juniors through Ambassadors. The requirements will be available with the PDF of this badge program. The badge does not say “Girl Scouts”, so it can be earned by others as well.
5. Dragonfly TV!
www.pbs.org/parents/dragonflytv/index.html
While this show does not have workshops for adults, it does have numerous educators’ guides. It also has numerous scientific activities for kids. Activities are available for preschoolers through teenagers.
6. NOVA.
www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education
The best science show on television, Nova has 37 seasons to show for it. This link is to the education site. The materials you can use are numerous, so it’s easier to explore for yourself. You can find science, technology, engineering and math for grades 6-12. In addition, the digital libraries are free.
7. Explore on your own.
PBS science shows are for everyone. Explore pbs.org and see what kind of STEM programming is available that you can share with others.
Supplements
FOUND_FETCH_GirlScoutPatch.pdf
Sites to Explore
- pbskids.org/zoom/grownups/scitraining
- www.pbs.org/teachers/webinar/archive.html
- www.pbs.org/parents/fetch/training/index.html
- pbskids.org/designsquad/parentseducators/workshop/welcome.html
- www.pbs.org/parents/dragonflytv/index.html
- www.pbs.org/parents/education
- www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/education
- www.pbslearningmedia.org
- www.pbs.org/topics/science-nature
- www.pbs.org/topics/technology
- www.pbs.org/kqed/oceanadventures/educators
- www.pbs.org/saf/educators.htm
- pbskids.org/sid
- pbskids.org/eekoworld
- pbskids.org/cyberchase
- www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/math.html
- pbskids.org/scigirls
- www.pbs.org/parents/catinthehat/explorer_guide_topten_tips.html
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