WHY STEM
WHY STEM
In a fast-changing environment of STEM innovation, it is important for youth to be given opportunities to maximize their God-given talents in those curricular areas. Due to instruction time being limited during the school day, we provide after-school programming that will help students develop their STEM knowledge and experience hands-on lessons that will enhance their interests in these fields.
DNAwesome STEM Club provides a comprehensive customizable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) extra-curricular after school program for K-12 schools and STEM Summer Camps nationally. The Club’s motto “I am fearfully and wonderfully made…” is found in Psalm 139 and is included in the lessons taught to each student. Not only does it cover all disciplines of STEM, but it is designed to teach school-aged children the importance of using their learned skills to help and serve others while making a positive impact in their communities.
DNAwesome STEM Club confronts the school-to-prison pipeline by exposing children underrepresented in the field of STEM to the STEM disciplines at an early age. We seek to bridge the gap between minorities in STEM-related careers, by mentoring them through the Kindergarten to PhD pipeline creating opportunities for generational change within their communities.
Goals
Each student will participate in weekly STEM enrichment.
Each student will participate in an annual STEM Expo.
Each student will participate in four STEM-related field trips annually.
Each student will participate in an annual career day featuring STEM professionals.
Each student will show an enhanced interest in STEM-related careers.
Join one of our Chapters!
Join one of our Chapters!
Grasshopper Chapter
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
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Meet once a week
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Strengthen awareness of STEM around them
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Introduction of Problem-Solving Techniques
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Character Building & Community Service Activities
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Tutoring
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STEM Expo Participation
Main Chapter
6th - 8th Grade
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Meet twice a week
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Project-based STEM Lessons
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Character Building & Community Service Activities
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High School Readiness
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Public Speaking
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Presentation Skills
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Tutoring
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Participation in STEM Competitions and Expo
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Mentors Circle & STEM Network
Junior Chapter
3rd - 5th Grade
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Meet twice a week
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Introduction to Project-based Learning
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Reinforcement of Problem-Solving Techniques
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Character Building & Community Service Activities
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Tutoring
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STEM Expo Participation
College Prep Chapter
9th - 12th Grade
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Meet twice a week
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Introduction to Project-based Learning
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Reinforcement of Problem-Solving Techniques
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Character Building & Community Service Activities
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Tutoring
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Participation in STEM Competitions and Expo
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Mentors Circle & STEM Network