Resources for EducatorsProfessional Development Offerings for Teachers
1. Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab Introduction In this interactive workshop, teachers will explore the technologies that Fab Lab has to offer: 2D and 3D design software, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, and more. These hands-on projects will help spark ideas for integrating making in the classroom. Act 48 credit available. Advanced registration is required, please call 412‑237‑1637 to make your reservation. Monday, March 21 9 am – 3 pm Cost: FREE http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab/?utm_source=shortcut&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=Fab%20Lab
Carnegie Science Center’s digital makerspace offers teacher professional development (Act 48 available), public workshops, and personalized Fab Lab field trips on-site or at your school. Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center is a workshop for learning and innovation: a place to play, create, learn, mentor, invent. Discover more: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab/
Carnegie Science Center Field Trip Sponsorships
Your school may qualify for funding made possible by generous grants from Alcoa Foundation, Google, and NOVA Chemicals. Call 412.237.3400, then press 7, to inquire.
Discover more: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/visit/group-pricing/
2. Hockey Scholar STEM Learning Program
Allegheny County math and science teachers can register for two no-cost digital learning resources provided by the Pittsburgh Penguins and other sponsors: the Hockey Scholar - STEM Learning program (target grades 5-8) and the Vault - Understanding Money program (target grades 4-6) at www.everfi.com/register. Just search for your school! To learn more about these free programs, head to www.everfi.com/k12 or contact PA Implementation Manager Amber Osuba at amber@everfi.com.
3.K-9 Saturday STEM SeriesWorkshops
The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach at CMU still has openings for their k-9 Saturday Series Workshops starting in January. Classes are STEM related, taught by CMU faculty and staff and are $50 each. Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/gelfand/gelfand-outreach/saturday-classes.htmlfor more information.
4. SSP/SACP Workshops
The Spectroscopy Society of Pgh. invites elementary & middle school teachers to the “Light, Color & Spectroscopy for Kids” workshop at the National Energy Technology Lab in South Park on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Information and a registration form can be found at http://www.ssp-pgh.org/workshops.
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pgh. invites Chemistry & Physics teachers to the “Computer Software “ workshop at the National Energy Technology Lab in South Park on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Information and a registration form can be found at < http://www.sacp.org/workshops>.
5. Covalent Learning Forum
The Covalent Learning Forum is an online discussion board where high school science teachers can communicate with Pittsburgh university scientists to ask a quick concept question, find out about current research, and develop new hands-on lab activities. Over 20 scientists are excited to share their enthusiasm, so it will be a shared learning experience for everyone involved! Visit www.covalentlearning.weebly.com to start the conversation.
6. Economics PA
The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance and EconomicsPennsylvania invite you to COALFest 2016 on June 15, 2016 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. This one-day conference will give participants the opportunity to learn more about the important role of coal and coal minining.
COALFest will begin with a keynote address from John Pippy, (CEO of The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance) followed by a day of breakout sessions including a tour of the on-campus coal and coke museum (additional information available here). Participants will hear presentations from Penn State professors and get an in-depth look at EconomicsPennsylvania's new curriculum, The Economics of Coal: One Lump or Two? (Additional information, including an agenda of the day's events will be updated on the event page when it is available.) RESERVE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW! WHEN
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar WHERE
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus - 2201 University Drive Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coalfest-tickets-20493790479
7. Sprout Fund Offerings Remake Learning Days:During Remake Learning Days, May 9-15, showcase your contributions to STEM, STEAM, Maker and technology-enhanced learning for all ages, wherever people play and learn. Host an Event to include your activities on the Remake Learning Days calendar of events and interactive map. Learn more at http://remakelearningdays.org/
Remake Learning Grants:The Sprout Fund offerssmall-scale funding awards to catalyze innovative learning projects that inspire educators and students to explore new ways of teaching and learning. Grants are available up to $10,000. Decisions are made twice annually to support summer/fall and winter/spring activities in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/apply
Remake Learning Conference Stipends:The Sprout Fund provides conference stipends to promote knowledge sharing, communication, and collaboration among Network members, and raise greater local and national awareness of the Remake Learning movement. Requests to attend conferences and events focused on EdTech, Digital Media and Learning (DML), STEAM learning, the maker movement, and similar topics are welcomed. Conference Stipends are available up to $1,500 and requests are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/apply/stipends
Badge-Enabled Playlists & Pathways RFP: The Sprout Fund offers grants of up to $40,000 to support that creates cross-disciplinary, badge-enabled learning pathways during the academic year 2016-2017. Supported pathways may include, for example: media making competencies needed for the local film industry, developing future energy-sector employees through STEM learning, hands-on maker programs that foster skills in computer programming, 3-D printing art and design workshops that connect to advanced manufacturing. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/playlists Join the Remake Learning Network at a Meetup! These are open gatherings where people working on similar issues can connect to enhance cooperation and develop shared goals. Come for the food, stay for the conversation. Learn more at [[remakelearning.org/meetups]]
8. California University of Pennsylvania California University of Pennsylvania provides a 100% online master degree in STEM Education for elementary and middle level teachers. Enhance your career with STEM teaching and leadership strategies you can use right away in your classroom. Join people just like you in an online learning community dedicated to improving STEM learning in your classroom, district and region. See Cal U’s website for more information. http://www.calu.edu/academics/online-programs/stem-teacher-education/index.htm
9. Citizen Power Sustainable Energy Teacher Training Workshop II: Solar Thermal Technologies - May 18, 2016 8:30 am - 3:30 pm IU1 Center for PD, 750 Orchard Street, California, PA 15419
Citizen Power is offering a FREE workshop for 6th – 12th grade teachers of energy-related curriculum on Concentrating Solar Energy, Solar Thermal Heating, and Passive Solar Building Design. Participants receive six Act 48 credit hours, lunch, and over $120 of teaching resources and “toys” including: a Solar Parabolic Mirror, Solar H2O Heater Kit, Fresnel Lens, Chemical Heat Pack, Solar Tube, Amazing Ice Melting Blocks, resource binder and flashdrive. Register @ http://www.solutionwhere.com/iu1/cw/showcourse.asp?3263 or contact Janice Serra serra@citizenpower.com
Enrichment Offerings for Students/Parents/Community
1. Summer Program for High School Students (Former Governor’s School)
The University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy is accepting applications for the 2016 summer program. All current high school sophomores and juniors (age 15 and up) are eligible to apply. This is a four-week summer academic residential program that introduces students to the various careers in health care. Applications are available on the website www.hcsa.pitt.edu. Deadline is February 15, 2016.
2. Healthy NewsWorks
This is a classroom based program developed by a former journalist in Philadelphia. The program effectively teaches language arts skills in alignment with common core standards and national health education standards. What makes it unique, is that it brings health and health experts into the classroom and then empowers students to create a circular that gets disseminated throughout their community.
The founder of this program feels that it would be exciting to find a willing partner or 2 to pilot this model here in the Pittsburgh region.
For more information go to: http://healthynewsworks.org/
If you are interested in potentially piloting this program contact:
Kevin Progar | Project Manager | Regional Health Literacy Coalition
c/o HCWP | 500 Commonwealth Drive | Warrendale, PA 15086
Office: 724.772.8343 | Mobile: 412.320.9717 | Fax: 724.553.3651
eMail:kevin@ahealthyunderstanding.org
3. Creek Connections Friday, 8 April Creek Connections Student Research Symposium YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee 8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Display table & focus group activity Lunch included
Creek Camp for High School Students 26 June - 1 July 10-15 July Creek Camp Allegheny College
Residential camp/pre-college environmental science experience for high school students. This is our 11th year of this intensive summer experience in the amazing French Creek watershed.
4. Carnegie Science Center i5 Digital Video Competition! Share with the world why STEM is important to you in a video of 5 minutes or less. For middle and high school students. Visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org/i5 or call 412.237.1552 to learn more.
February 12- story outline submission
March 21 – video entry submission
March 27-April 10 – vote for viewer’s choice
April 21 – celebrate! at Carnegie Science Center
Tour Your Future
This program led by Carnegie Science Center gives girls ages 11-17 the opportunity to meet female professionals who work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Girls can visit a variety of workplaces to explore diverse careers ranging from chemistry and astronomy to coding and sports medicine.
Carnegie Science Center Field Trip Sponsorships
Your school may qualify for funding made possible by generous grants from Alcoa Foundation, Google, and NOVA Chemicals. Call 412.237.3400, then press 7, to inquire.
Discover more: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/visit/group-pricing/
Summer Science Camps
From robotics to astronomy, engineering to game design, Carnegie Science Center’s awe-inspiring summer camps feature themed, action-packed fun. Campers ages 4-14 will unearth scientific treasures, explore nature, concoct crazy chemistry, and help PBS Kids’ Odd Squad agents.
Discover more: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/summer-camps/
5.Gelfand Center for Service Learning an Outreach at CMU
The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach at CMU still has openings for their k-9 Summer Series Workshops starting at the end of June. Classes are STEM related, taught by CMU faculty and staff and are approx. $325 each. Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/gelfand/gelfand-outreach/summer-classes.html for more information.
6. Robert Morris University, School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science Elementary School Family STEM Night
April 20, 2016
4-5pm (teacher preview) - Open to all teachers
5-8pm (students and families) - Open to elementary school students (in grades K-4) and their families
Each student can bring family and friends
Free
Location: Robert Morris University - Sewall Center Arena
7. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh Youth Make: Larger Than Life
Dream a little bigger.Please note that this is an evening event and is ticketed separately from regular museum admission. Tickets can be purchased online, or at the museum. Parents are not required to attend the event with their child. Participants must be between 10-15 years old. Sensory Friendly Afternoon: Second Tuesday of every month from 1:00-5:00 pm
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Announcement and exhibit sound volume will be reduced, and sound reducing headphones will be available.
Regular admission rates apply. Learn moreabout accessibility at the Museum and download a guideto help prepare for your visit. Contact uswith any questions or for more information.
8.McKeever Environmental Learning Center: Environmental Education Programs for Schools Winter Day Programs
McKeever is offering day programs that focus on wonders and beauty of winter and includes Winter Tree ID, Survival Tactics and Components of the Winter Forest. Outreach Programs
We come to your school for the ‘Energy in Your Classroom’ program. We examine where energy comes from and continues with the energy used in your lunch.
For more information, contact:
McKeever Center
55 McKeever Lane
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
724.376.1000 info@mckeever.org www.mckeever.org
9. Pittsburgh Cares Pittsburgh Cares will be offering a week-long service camp this August for PPS high-school students. The camp is designed to address the disparity in Pittsburgh Promise scholarship funding between African American males and their counterparts of other races and genders. Sign-up will be through pittsburghcares.org
10. The Sprout Fund/Remake Learning The Change Machine:
The Change Machine provides $500 grants to support, celebrate, and showcase unique youth-led initiatives with the power to incite positive change. Change Machine projects are innovative, non-traditional ideas that focus on current issues and challenges faced by youth, and inspire a diverse group of participants to be more active, involved, and civically-engaged. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/changemachine
11.Assemble: Learning Parties at Assemble: Spring Schedule March 9th 4-6 pm Circuit Circus Party - A Learning Party FREE! What really happens when you turn on the lights? Ever wanted to find out how to conduct electricity, or just wanted to add blinking lights to an awesome art project? Find out the answers to all these questions and more at Assemble’s Circuit Circus Learning Party on Wednesday, March 9th! Stop by anytime between 4-6 pm for a menagerie of hands-on activities led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. Free and open to all ages! All materials provided. Registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circuit-circus-free-learning-party-tickets-21977408019
Environment Learning Party April 13th 4-6 pm Environment Party - A Learning Party FREE! What is climate change about? What’s the benefit of being organic? How green is Pittsburgh? How can I be better at conservation? What can I make with recycled materials? Can’t wait to learn more about the environment? Join Assemble for a Learning Party on Wednesday, April 13th, between 4-6 pm. Fun for kids and grown-ups alike! Hands-on learning activities will be led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. All materials provided.
Waves Learning Party May 11th 4-6 pm Waves Party - A Learning Party FREE! Ever thought about how ocean tides work, or why thunder and lightning never seem to happen at the same time? What do light, sound, and oceans all have in common? Waves! Join Assemble for a Learning Party on Wednesday, May 11th to learn all about and make some waves! This event is free and open to all ages - we invite kids and grown-ups and everyone in between! Hands-on activities will be led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. All materials provided.
All offerings will be held at Assemble: 5125 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224
13.Pittsburgh Childrens Museum Summer Camps
Enrich your summer with our week-long interactive camps
Join us this summer to be curious, creative and innovative! We offer three experiences for Summer 2016.
Green Thumbs
Ages: 8-12
Explore the mysteries of the garden through games, nature-inspired projects, cooking and storytelling. Learn how to create your very own garden at home and prepare a fresh-from-the-garden feast at the end of the week!
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
Camp Create
Ages: 8-12
Express your unique voice and vision through playful exploration of artistic processes like ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts and painting, and connect your art making to the works of art throughout the Children's Museum. Each day will focus on a different theme, technique or medium.
Dates: August 8 - 12
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
Camp MAKESHOP
Ages: 8-12
Tinker and explore in MAKESHOP® while focusing on concepts in electronics, circuitry, sewing and woodworking. Work with our Teaching Artists to play and design using real materials, tools and processes
Dates: August 22 - 26
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
The AIU MSC Pitt-Bridge program is an extracurricular program that encourages students to learn 21st century skills through engagement in the health sciences. Its VISION is to excite underserved youth in STEM by engaging in health research in their community, become family health advocates, and improve community health. It does so through its MISSION to provide an opportunity for underserved youth to participate in health science clubs where rigorous experiential learning is conducted in an after-school setting. To learn more about the program, find out what topics students are currently researching in their communities, and how you can get involved, please see the attached article
1. Carnegie Science Center
Fab Lab Introduction
In this interactive workshop, teachers will explore the technologies that Fab Lab has to offer: 2D and 3D design software, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, and more. These hands-on projects will help spark ideas for integrating making in the classroom. Act 48 credit available.
Advanced registration is required, please call 412‑237‑1637 to make your reservation.
Monday, March 21
9 am – 3 pm
Cost: FREE
http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab/?utm_source=shortcut&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=Fab%20Lab
Carnegie Science Center’s digital makerspace offers teacher professional development (Act 48 available), public workshops, and personalized Fab Lab field trips on-site or at your school. Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center is a workshop for learning and innovation: a place to play, create, learn, mentor, invent.
Discover more: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab/
Carnegie Science Center Field Trip Sponsorships
Your school may qualify for funding made possible by generous grants from Alcoa Foundation, Google, and NOVA Chemicals. Call 412.237.3400, then press 7, to inquire.
Discover more: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/visit/group-pricing/
2. Hockey Scholar STEM Learning Program
Allegheny County math and science teachers can register for two no-cost digital learning resources provided by the Pittsburgh Penguins and other sponsors: the Hockey Scholar - STEM Learning program (target grades 5-8) and the Vault - Understanding Money program (target grades 4-6) at www.everfi.com/register. Just search for your school! To learn more about these free programs, head to www.everfi.com/k12 or contact PA Implementation Manager Amber Osuba at amber@everfi.com.
3. K-9 Saturday STEM SeriesWorkshops
The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach at CMU still has openings for their k-9 Saturday Series Workshops starting in January. Classes are STEM related, taught by CMU faculty and staff and are $50 each. Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/gelfand/gelfand-outreach/saturday-classes.html for more information.
4. SSP/SACP Workshops
The Spectroscopy Society of Pgh. invites elementary & middle school teachers to the “Light, Color & Spectroscopy for Kids” workshop at the National Energy Technology Lab in South Park on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Information and a registration form can be found at http://www.ssp-pgh.org/workshops.
The Society for Analytical Chemists of Pgh. invites Chemistry & Physics teachers to the “Computer Software “ workshop at the National Energy Technology Lab in South Park on Thursday, April 7, 2016. Information and a registration form can be found at < http://www.sacp.org/workshops>.
5. Covalent Learning Forum
The Covalent Learning Forum is an online discussion board where high school science teachers can communicate with Pittsburgh university scientists to ask a quick concept question, find out about current research, and develop new hands-on lab activities. Over 20 scientists are excited to share their enthusiasm, so it will be a shared learning experience for everyone involved! Visit www.covalentlearning.weebly.com to start the conversation.
6. Economics PA
The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance and EconomicsPennsylvania invite you to COALFest 2016 on June 15, 2016 at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. This one-day conference will give participants the opportunity to learn more about the important role of coal and coal minining.
COALFest will begin with a keynote address from John Pippy, (CEO of The Pennsylvania Coal Alliance) followed by a day of breakout sessions including a tour of the on-campus coal and coke museum (additional information available here). Participants will hear presentations from Penn State professors and get an in-depth look at EconomicsPennsylvania's new curriculum, The Economics of Coal: One Lump or Two?
(Additional information, including an agenda of the day's events will be updated on the event page when it is available.)
RESERVE YOUR REGISTRATION NOW!
WHEN
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EDT) - Add to Calendar
WHERE
Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus - 2201 University Drive Lemont Furnace, PA 15456
To register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coalfest-tickets-20493790479
7. Sprout Fund Offerings
Remake Learning Days: During Remake Learning Days, May 9-15, showcase your contributions to STEM, STEAM, Maker and technology-enhanced learning for all ages, wherever people play and learn. Host an Event to include your activities on the Remake Learning Days calendar of events and interactive map. Learn more at http://remakelearningdays.org/
Remake Learning Grants:The Sprout Fund offerssmall-scale funding awards to catalyze innovative learning projects that inspire educators and students to explore new ways of teaching and learning. Grants are available up to $10,000. Decisions are made twice annually to support summer/fall and winter/spring activities in Pittsburgh, Southwestern Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/apply
Remake Learning Conference Stipends:The Sprout Fund provides conference stipends to promote knowledge sharing, communication, and collaboration among Network members, and raise greater local and national awareness of the Remake Learning movement. Requests to attend conferences and events focused on EdTech, Digital Media and Learning (DML), STEAM learning, the maker movement, and similar topics are welcomed. Conference Stipends are available up to $1,500 and requests are accepted on a rolling basis. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/apply/stipends
Badge-Enabled Playlists & Pathways RFP: The Sprout Fund offers grants of up to $40,000 to support that creates cross-disciplinary, badge-enabled learning pathways during the academic year 2016-2017. Supported pathways may include, for example: media making competencies needed for the local film industry, developing future energy-sector employees through STEM learning, hands-on maker programs that foster skills in computer programming, 3-D printing art and design workshops that connect to advanced manufacturing. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/playlists
Join the Remake Learning Network at a Meetup! These are open gatherings where people working on similar issues can connect to enhance cooperation and develop shared goals. Come for the food, stay for the conversation. Learn more at [[remakelearning.org/meetups]]
8. California University of Pennsylvania
California University of Pennsylvania provides a 100% online master degree in STEM Education for elementary and middle level teachers. Enhance your career with STEM teaching and leadership strategies you can use right away in your classroom. Join people just like you in an online learning community dedicated to improving STEM learning in your classroom, district and region. See Cal U’s website for more information.
http://www.calu.edu/academics/online-programs/stem-teacher-education/index.htm
9. Citizen Power
Sustainable Energy Teacher Training Workshop II: Solar Thermal Technologies - May 18, 2016 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
IU1 Center for PD, 750 Orchard Street, California, PA 15419
Citizen Power is offering a FREE workshop for 6th – 12th grade teachers of energy-related curriculum on Concentrating Solar Energy, Solar Thermal Heating, and Passive Solar Building Design. Participants receive six Act 48 credit hours, lunch, and over $120 of teaching resources and “toys” including: a Solar Parabolic Mirror, Solar H2O Heater Kit, Fresnel Lens, Chemical Heat Pack, Solar Tube, Amazing Ice Melting Blocks, resource binder and flashdrive.
Register @ http://www.solutionwhere.com/iu1/cw/showcourse.asp?3263 or contact Janice Serra serra@citizenpower.com
Enrichment Offerings for Students/Parents/Community
1. Summer Program for High School Students (Former Governor’s School)
The University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy is accepting applications for the 2016 summer program. All current high school sophomores and juniors (age 15 and up) are eligible to apply. This is a four-week summer academic residential program that introduces students to the various careers in health care. Applications are available on the website www.hcsa.pitt.edu. Deadline is February 15, 2016.
2. Healthy NewsWorks
This is a classroom based program developed by a former journalist in Philadelphia. The program effectively teaches language arts skills in alignment with common core standards and national health education standards. What makes it unique, is that it brings health and health experts into the classroom and then empowers students to create a circular that gets disseminated throughout their community.
The founder of this program feels that it would be exciting to find a willing partner or 2 to pilot this model here in the Pittsburgh region.
For more information go to: http://healthynewsworks.org/
If you are interested in potentially piloting this program contact:
Kevin Progar | Project Manager | Regional Health Literacy Coalition
c/o HCWP | 500 Commonwealth Drive | Warrendale, PA 15086
Office: 724.772.8343 | Mobile: 412.320.9717 | Fax: 724.553.3651
eMail: kevin@ahealthyunderstanding.org
3. Creek Connections
Friday, 8 April
Creek Connections Student Research Symposium
YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee
8:30 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Display table & focus group activity
Lunch included
Creek Camp for High School Students
26 June - 1 July
10-15 July
Creek Camp
Allegheny College
Residential camp/pre-college environmental science experience for high school students. This is our 11th year of this intensive summer experience in the amazing French Creek watershed.
4. Carnegie Science Center
i5 Digital Video Competition!
Share with the world why STEM is important to you in a video of 5 minutes or less.
For middle and high school students.
Visit CarnegieScienceCenter.org/i5
or call 412.237.1552 to learn more.
February 12- story outline submission
March 21 – video entry submission
March 27-April 10 – vote for viewer’s choice
April 21 – celebrate! at Carnegie Science Center
Tour Your Future
This program led by Carnegie Science Center gives girls ages 11-17 the opportunity to meet female professionals who work in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Girls can visit a variety of workplaces to explore diverse careers ranging from chemistry and astronomy to coding and sports medicine.
Discover more: http://canteengirl.org/exploreyourfuture/tours/
Carnegie Science Center Field Trip Sponsorships
Your school may qualify for funding made possible by generous grants from Alcoa Foundation, Google, and NOVA Chemicals. Call 412.237.3400, then press 7, to inquire.
Discover more: http://www.carnegiesciencecenter.org/visit/group-pricing/
Summer Science Camps
From robotics to astronomy, engineering to game design, Carnegie Science Center’s awe-inspiring summer camps feature themed, action-packed fun. Campers ages 4-14 will unearth scientific treasures, explore nature, concoct crazy chemistry, and help PBS Kids’ Odd Squad agents.
Discover more: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/summer-camps/
5. Gelfand Center for Service Learning an Outreach at CMU
The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach at CMU still has openings for their k-9 Summer Series Workshops starting at the end of June. Classes are STEM related, taught by CMU faculty and staff and are approx. $325 each. Please visit http://www.cmu.edu/gelfand/gelfand-outreach/summer-classes.html for more information.
6. Robert Morris University, School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
Elementary School Family STEM Night
7. Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
Youth Make: Larger Than Life
Dream a little bigger.Please note that this is an evening event and is ticketed separately from regular museum admission. Tickets can be purchased online, or at the museum. Parents are not required to attend the event with their child. Participants must be between 10-15 years old.
Sensory Friendly Afternoon: Second Tuesday of every month from 1:00-5:00 pm
Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders can enjoy a fun, friendly experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. Announcement and exhibit sound volume will be reduced, and sound reducing headphones will be available.
Regular admission rates apply. Learn more about accessibility at the Museum and download a guide to help prepare for your visit. Contact us with any questions or for more information.
8. McKeever Environmental Learning Center: Environmental Education Programs for Schools
Winter Day Programs
McKeever is offering day programs that focus on wonders and beauty of winter and includes Winter Tree ID, Survival Tactics and Components of the Winter Forest.
Outreach Programs
We come to your school for the ‘Energy in Your Classroom’ program. We examine where energy comes from and continues with the energy used in your lunch.
For more information, contact:
McKeever Center
55 McKeever Lane
Sandy Lake, PA 16145
724.376.1000
info@mckeever.org
www.mckeever.org
9. Pittsburgh Cares
Pittsburgh Cares will be offering a week-long service camp this August for PPS high-school students. The camp is designed to address the disparity in Pittsburgh Promise scholarship funding between African American males and their counterparts of other races and genders.
Sign-up will be through pittsburghcares.org
10. The Sprout Fund/Remake Learning
The Change Machine:
The Change Machine provides $500 grants to support, celebrate, and showcase unique youth-led initiatives with the power to incite positive change. Change Machine projects are innovative, non-traditional ideas that focus on current issues and challenges faced by youth, and inspire a diverse group of participants to be more active, involved, and civically-engaged. Learn more at http://www.sproutfund.org/changemachine
11.Assemble:
Learning Parties at Assemble: Spring Schedule
March 9th 4-6 pm
Circuit Circus Party - A Learning Party FREE!
What really happens when you turn on the lights? Ever wanted to find out how to conduct electricity, or just wanted to add blinking lights to an awesome art project? Find out the answers to all these questions and more at Assemble’s Circuit Circus Learning Party on Wednesday, March 9th! Stop by anytime between 4-6 pm for a menagerie of hands-on activities led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. Free and open to all ages! All materials provided.
Registration here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/circuit-circus-free-learning-party-tickets-21977408019
Environment Learning Party
April 13th 4-6 pm
Environment Party - A Learning Party FREE!
What is climate change about? What’s the benefit of being organic? How green is Pittsburgh? How can I be better at conservation? What can I make with recycled materials? Can’t wait to learn more about the environment? Join Assemble for a Learning Party on Wednesday, April 13th, between 4-6 pm. Fun for kids and grown-ups alike! Hands-on learning activities will be led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. All materials provided.
Waves Learning Party
May 11th 4-6 pm
Waves Party - A Learning Party FREE!
Ever thought about how ocean tides work, or why thunder and lightning never seem to happen at the same time? What do light, sound, and oceans all have in common? Waves! Join Assemble for a Learning Party on Wednesday, May 11th to learn all about and make some waves! This event is free and open to all ages - we invite kids and grown-ups and everyone in between! Hands-on activities will be led by local makers, scientists, artists, and technologists. All materials provided.
All offerings will be held at Assemble: 5125 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh PA 15224
12. Phipps Conservatory
For a complete listing of Spring and Summer offerings go to: Phipps Conservatory Spring and Summer Offerings
13. Pittsburgh Childrens Museum Summer Camps
Enrich your summer with our week-long interactive camps
Join us this summer to be curious, creative and innovative! We offer three experiences for Summer 2016.
Green Thumbs
Ages: 8-12
Explore the mysteries of the garden through games, nature-inspired projects, cooking and storytelling. Learn how to create your very own garden at home and prepare a fresh-from-the-garden feast at the end of the week!
Dates: June 27 - July 1
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
Camp Create
Ages: 8-12
Express your unique voice and vision through playful exploration of artistic processes like ceramics, printmaking, fiber arts and painting, and connect your art making to the works of art throughout the Children's Museum. Each day will focus on a different theme, technique or medium.
Dates: August 8 - 12
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
Camp MAKESHOP
Ages: 8-12
Tinker and explore in MAKESHOP® while focusing on concepts in electronics, circuitry, sewing and woodworking. Work with our Teaching Artists to play and design using real materials, tools and processes
Dates: August 22 - 26
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Price: $250 for non-members, $225 for members
Online registration coming soon! For more information, please contact camps@pittsburghkids.org
AIU MSC Pitt-Bridge Program
The AIU MSC Pitt-Bridge program is an extracurricular program that encourages students to learn 21st century skills through engagement in the health sciences. Its VISION is to excite underserved youth in STEM by engaging in health research in their community, become family health advocates, and improve community health. It does so through its MISSION to provide an opportunity for underserved youth to participate in health science clubs where rigorous experiential learning is conducted in an after-school setting. To learn more about the program, find out what topics students are currently researching in their communities, and how you can get involved, please see the attached article
and visit our website at http://www.pitt-bridge.org/