STEM in the After School Classroom - Hands on and Inquiry Based Teaching

Participants will learn about implementing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in the after school classroom. They will be given opportunities to see how inquiry based science and student directed learning is beneficial in the classroom. Participants will be shown how to use open ended questions appropriately when facilitating a STEM activity and how to categorize STEM activities as introductory, exploratory, or culminating.

Directions: Children's Village is located at 125 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, on 8th Street between Arch St. and Race St. There is no free parking at our site but plenty of lots you can pay to park in. There is also some limited metered street parking. We recommend that you take public transportation if possible. There are a number of buses you can take or we are located within walking distance of the following subway/regional rail stations:

-11th Street stop of Market-Frankford Line,

-Chinatown stop of Broad Street Line,

-East exit of Jefferson Station.

Our center is in a large multi-story building. When you enter the lobby, you can let the attendant know you are here to attend a training. Please proceed to the 2nd floor to check in at our Front Desk. If you have any issues, please call our main number at (215) 931-0190.

Host or Publisher Philadelphia Office of Children and Families-OST