Teaching

We make science awesome for students through experiential activities and a rigorous science curriculum.

Training

We help teachers & school districts build sustainable internal capacity for high-quality science education.

Engaging

We train scientists & STEM professionals to serve as role models and mentors to underprivileged youth.

1. Science is Awesome:

   Science is both cool and awe-inspiring. Throughout the year, students discover first-hand how the world works by being active participants in our highly interactive hands-on lessons. We foster learning through inquiry - students ask questions, make observations, and put their ideas to the test.

   Small group instruction and individual interactions with educators and volunteers make for a personalized learning environment that leads to a high level of critical thinking. Our scientist-educators and volunteers are the perfect role models to create an infectious passion and motivation for students to continue exploring the world around them.

2. Science is for Everyone

   All student identities and experiences are honored and integrated into our instruction. We are responsive to the needs, heritage, culture, and community of our students. We promote equity and inclusion by using local, historical, and cultural contexts, as well as what each individual child brings to school. We draw on our students' language, ideas, and interests to create authentic opportunities for learning.

   We constantly ensure that students hear their own voices while practicing science. We firmly believe that everyone can achieve high standards for learning science.

3. Science is Everywhere

   Children are curious. Our program honors and nurtures this curiosity, helping students to explore their observations and questions about how the world works. We foster hands-on learning opportunities throughout our curriculum and instruction. Our experiments in physical sciences and engineering enable students to make interdisciplinary connections that weave together concepts and skills across content areas.