Many STEM courses integrate a youth outreach activity to improve students’ communication skills and increase STEM literacy in our community. Below are tips to help students design engaging outreach activities.
Designing Engaging Activities for Youth
- Skim this “5E” model of instruction
2. Use this 5E worksheet/lesson planning template (based on the 5Es)
3. Get inspired with these Tips and Examples for designing engaging activities
Reference: Idaho K-12 state standards (STEM see NextGenScience.org)
Examples of SL projects college students can do with K-12 students:
- Science (pdf) K-12 outreach activities
- Environmental Health (Water & Air Quality) (Idaho DEQ)
- Summary of Idaho DEQ Lesson Plans
Why is youth outreach valuable?
Related Readings
- Exemplary practices for engaging girls in STEM
- Identifying and Supporting Productive STEM Programs in Out-of-School Settings (can download it for free by creating a free account)