[SEMCO] Weekly Resources: STEM Summer Camp Edition

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** Weekly Resources:
STEM Summer Camp Edition!
Check out the many STEM summer camps available both in-person and online!
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* Boolean Girl Full STEAM Ahead+ Online Coding Camps for Girls: $125-$135 for girls in grades 3-6.
+ Sign up here: https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=5a8dec5ad9&e=79dee973df
* Cape Cod Children's Museum: Price varies. Ongoing programs that include Science.
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* Cape Cod Community College Summer of Science Virtual camps: $149 ages 8-14.
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* EMPOW Studios Live Virtual STEM Summer Camp: Price varies. 20 camps for age 7-17.
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* iDTech Virtual Summer Camp: $399 Tech skills and fun for ages 7-19.
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* JrTech Hands-on STEM Summer Camps: $75-$375. For grades 4-7 at Osterville Village Library
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* Nepris Virtual Summer Camps: FREE STEM career exploration for ages 6-12.
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* Ocean Protection Advocacy Kids(OPAK) Ocean workshops: $65+up. Grades 5-12. Zoom sessions in June & July. In person sessions hopefully in August.
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* Pleasant Bay Community Boating Sailing and Science Summer Camp: $550. Ages 6-15.
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* Science Explorers Virtual STEAM Summer Camps: $229+materials. Science for ages 7-11.
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* STEM NOLA Hands-on Virtual Summer Camps: $125. For ages 8-13.
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* Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Summer workshops: $50+up. For grades K-12.
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* See also:
* A comprehensive list of Online STEM Summer Camps here: BostonTechMom (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=a50474baa7&e=79dee973df)
* List of 240 virtual children's museum programs here: Children'sMusuemsList (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=d90313f0fa&e=79dee973df)

ONLINE STEM RESOURCES:

Complete list available on the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education STEM at Home (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=2a019b2e61&e=79dee973df) page: (
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This week's highlights-click on the links to view:
* Collection of resources for talking to children about racism: Link is here (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=50090f382b&e=79dee973df)
* National Museum of African American History & Culture: Being Anti-racist (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=3b313132d2&e=79dee973df)
* Keynote address by Ibram X. Kendi: "The Unloaded Guns of Racial Violence" (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=10104909cb&e=79dee973df)
* MA Assoc. of Science Teachers: Virtual Resources to support Digital Learning  (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=e3417777d9&e=79dee973df)
* STEM Learning Ecosystems: Action agenda for addressing the Digital Divide (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=cf1b3f69d9&e=79dee973df)

STEM Week 2020 planning is on!

Do you have an idea for next year's STEM Week 2020? Would you like to connect with other educators, families, industry or community partners?
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UPCOMING WEBINARS:


** Remote PBL for your students is needed at this time!!
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** By the STEM Happens Network
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What are the Basic Steps to Project Based Learning

In researching PBL’s we have discovered that various authors suggest different steps to a project.  You will find a 5-step approach, a 6-step approach, a 7-step approach, and a 9-step approach as examples.  Here are the links for the different approaches, and then we are giving our recommendations with a project planner and template you can use.

5 steps for sustaining PBL
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6 steps to Project Based Learning
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7 steps PBL
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9 steps PBL
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Here is an actual PBL from PBL Works on Pandemic.  It is a math project that can be related to all other content areas.  If you click on the link you can sign up for free and get other ideas on the PBL Works website:
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Our Recommendations for beginning the on-line PBL with your students:
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The Essential Question: This can also be the driving question.  It is essential that once the topic is chosen this question is decided upon.  In the PBL described above the driving question they use is “How can we predict and stop the spread of an infectious disease?
Register today and join us for the next unit on the Integrated STEM (iSTEM) online webinar series for "Review and Reflection of an Integrated STEM Unit Planning Across the Content Areas"  Designed by the STEM Happens Network Wednesday, June 17th, 2020, 3:00PM - 4:00PM EST to look at the various PBL approaches available and see which we recommend for beginning an on-line PBL with your students.

Register TODAY using this link (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9125974733&e=79dee973df) .

On June 20th @ 1pm EST, The Knowledge Society (TKS) (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9e59fcb76d&e=79dee973df)
will be hosting a FREE invite-only talk with Shaloo Garg, Managing Director @ Microsoft! You're invited!

She is also the President of the United Nations Women in Silicon Valley and Director of Strategy at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. For the past 15 years, she has been an executive at multi-billion dollar companies and is now on a mission to solve some of our world's toughest problems using emerging technologies. Shaloo will tell you how startups are playing an important role in disrupting old industries and how Microsoft will contribute in the coming years.


As always, there is no cost to attend. Here's the link for details and registration (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=6fc7978399&e=79dee973df) .

This event is specifically targeted to high-school & university students, parents, and teachers but everyone is welcome to join.


What is TKS?

TKS (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=d2a5dd7015&e=79dee973df)  is an intensive 10-month innovation program for students ages 13-17 who are interested in solving important problems and impacting billions. Through TKS, students will be mentored full-time by top business/tech leaders in their field and have access to leaders from companies like Google, Apple, SpaceX, and more. By the end of the program, students are working on Masters/Ph.D. level
projects, earning paid internships at companies like Microsoft and IBM, starting venture-backed companies, and building lifelong meaningful relationships with like-minded people.


Applications are open until June 30th - click here (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=5035584e67&e=79dee973df)  to learn more.

The Smithsonian Science Education Center is holding its first fully virtual leadership development event this summer, from July 28-30. As part of the SSEC’s Leadership and Assistance for Science Education Reform (LASER) programming, the Smithsonian K-12 STEM Education: Action Planning Institute (API) will tackle the challenge of ensuring science/STEM education remains a priority in classrooms and communities during COVID-19 and beyond. During this fully customizable program, live and asynchronous sessions will foster critical conversations on topics most relevant to K-12 science education today such as social emotional supports, equity and accessibility, and facilitating three-dimensional science investigations remotely.

This institute is offered at no cost and open to educators, parents, community members, and industry stakeholders dedicated to ensuring continuity in K-12 STEM education for all students. Participating individuals and teams will make meaningful connections between knowledge and practice and will, most importantly, develop an action plan to guide their return to school in the fall. Our goal is to make certain that students from all demographics receive equitable access to inquiry-centered science/STEM education whether learning remotely or learning in school with adjusted schedules.

Please share our website with your K-12 science/STEM education audiences who want to learn more about this program. They can register today at: https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=cd592a1335&e=79dee973df (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9243902afd&e=79dee973df) .

If you would like your constituents to attend and you have questions about the agenda or registration process, please do not hesitate to contact Katie Gainsback at gainsbackk at si.edu (mailto:gainsbackk at si.edu) .

STEM Leadership VIRTUAL Summit FREE
July 13 to 16, 2020
www.STEMLeadershipAlliance.org (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=3606740429&e=79dee973df)  for more information
This year's summit will be a completely online experience!!!  Join the many educators participating this year for this exciting opportunity to access tons of FREE sessions presented by leaders in education and siginup for exclusive VIP LIVE Chat Sessions with some of your favorite STEM leaders.

We hope you will join us this summer for our 2020 STEM Leadership Virtual Summit starting, Monday, July 13 - Thursday, July 16 and discover a virtual education conference like you never expected.

Together we will transform the future of STEM education!!!

STEM Professional Development for Educators
from The STEM Education Center at WPI

The STEM Education Center at WPI is offering a menu of unique online PDs that will engage you in small group collaborations from the comfort of your home or anywhere with Wi-Fi. Our PDs are aligned with standards and practices, provide PDPs/grad credits, and you always leave with resources for your classrooms (and the support of new found friends). Summer registration is now open. Learn about our offerings HERE (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=b532375d35&e=79dee973df)  and below.

Online STEM Teaching: Meeting the Needs of all Learners
Need to enhance your online teaching skills to better meet the needs of all of your students? With this set of introductory and advanced workshops, you can do just that! There's even a PD specifically for administrators/coaches. More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=5c8e0ea35d&e=79dee973df)

STEM/STEAM Projects
Looking for new STEM or STEAM project ideas to incorporate into your classroom? Look no further! Explore challenges aligned with grade-level standards and follow the steps of the engineering design process to solve them. Always an educator favorite! More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=834745c59f&e=79dee973df)

New! Project Based Learning Institute (for school teams)
Immerse yourself in PBL! Work together with your educator team to dive deeper into the understanding of project-based learning. Let us guide you to plan real-world, high-quality PBL experiences for your students. More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=5c2565c32b&e=79dee973df)

Seeds of STEM: Research-based Preschool Curriculum
Problem Panda has a LOT of problems! Step into the shoes of a preschool student and experience this hands-on approach to doing STEM with young children. Explore the Seeds of STEM curriculum binder and color images, and discuss with other educators how to implement this year-long curriculum in your classroom. More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=06ad0a845d&e=79dee973df)

STEM Educator Certificate Course (grad credit available)
Earn a STEM Certificate from WPI! Join us on a journey to design a high-quality, integrated STEM Challenge that aligns with STEM standards of your choice. This course is great for in-school educators, out-of-school educators, and coaches of all grade levels. It’s one of a kind! More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=18db0d0f73&e=79dee973df)

Assessments Re-imagined (grad credit available)
Transform the way you look at assessment practices. Re-imagine and redesign your current assessments to meet critical elements of high quality, while collaborating with grade-level colleagues. Assessing will never be so clear! More info (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9ad2f838c8&e=79dee973df)


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Webinars for Teachers from the McAuliffe Center
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To assist with recent challenges in the education community, the McAuliffe Center has curated a number of webinars that anyone can use to enrich our home learning experience and professional development.  Webinar calendar available here. (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=cc5703605d&e=79dee973df)
RESOURCE GUIDE AVAILABLE HERE (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=e5742d2f12&e=79dee973df) .
Make sure to check out their DIY Universe (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=7095b20111&e=79dee973df) and ISS Image of the Week (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=257d0cec6c&e=79dee973df) programs!

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Wade Institute
Making Place-Based Learning Phenomenal
4-Day Virtual Institute for Grades 4-12 Educators
Dates: July 14, 16, 21, 23, 2020
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Use phenomena to take place-based education to a new level! Whether at home or in the classroom, blending phenomena with place-based learning allows you to leverage student curiosity and life experiences as they investigate questions and problems right in their own communities.

Join us remotely to investigate examples of phenomena local to our partners and collaborate with your course peers to identify relevant phenomena in your own community.

Learn more and register online at  (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=9746ef781c&e=79dee973df) www.wadeinstitutema.org/spdi-k12 (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=af5f12415b&e=79dee973df) !
STEM-THEMED CHALLENGES FOR STUDENTS:


The Young Entrepreneur Pitch Challenge: Now Accepting Submissions!Young minds are waiting to tackle the problems of our day. Let's give them an opportunity!

The Massachusetts Afterschool Partnership in collaboration with the Young Entrepreneur Institute is sponsoring a Pitch Challenge similar to the popular TV show Shark Tank.   (https://capecodstemnetwork.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9e42964f129d483d76c0c4bbc&id=4c4567ffc0&e=79dee973df)

Youth in grades K-12 identify a problem, think up a solution and develop a short, catchy business pitch, then create and submit a 30–90 second video of the pitch. Pitches will be accepted from June 1st to July 31st. There will be a panel of judges to pick a winner for each age group. Great prizes will be given to each winner!
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