SESSION STRUCTURE
SESSION STRUCTURE
15 minutes before
Before the session even begins we always try to make sure 2+ volunteers are at the site at least 15 minutes before, in order to set up materials, stations, and activities.Â
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Session start
At the session start time, we will start with a presentation. In this presentation we will ask some opening questions, get the kids in a learning mood, and then introduce the STEM topic the kids will be trying out for the day.
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Next 3 - 5 minutes
After introducing the topic, we will introduce how we will be using it in today's lab, as well as the steps we will follow.
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Next 40 minutes - an hour and 10 minutes
The students will then have a long period of time to work on the assigned lab for the day. They will receive assistance from the instructors to ensure that they follow the correct steps and enjoy there learning experience.
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Next 8 minutes
After all the kids are finished with completing there labs, they will showcase what they have made throughout the lab. This gives them the chance to take pictures for parents and see what their peers have made.
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Final 7 minutes
Afterwards, we clean up any messes and the parents come to pick up their children. Most of the time, anything the kids build, they get to take home with them.
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20 minutes after The session
To ensure we properly respect the institutions that let us use their facilities, our volunteers will typically stay back for an additional 20 minutes to ensure we properly clean up.