Our project is up and running twice a month for students to build afterschool with their peers. Teachers run the afterschool sessions and snacks are provided. We plan to host a different grade level each month. So far 22 of 37 5th graders have participated. In the future we would like to run more afterschool opportunities or have a family night and use the Rigamajig.
Our 5th graders build an elephant, a car and a dog in our first build. We are having two builds a month per grade level.
Action plan: Project STEM
Timeline: Once we recieve the funding for the Rigamajig we would like 2 weeks to trail run a few students through the project. Our team will meet twice a month or as needed to build a successful program. We are hoping to get everything rolled out by the end of October so students can sign up for an after school project when the eather gets a little colder.
Budget: Once we get the Rigamijig, our funding will be sorced around incentives and food. We will run this afterschool style and provide students with snacks and weekly incentives for participating.
Impact: Our community will benefit by having an afterschool option for there child. Right now there are no afterschoo opportunities. We are hoping for 50 - 75 participate this first year and them being about to expand or join forces with our public Library. We want to increase awareness of the many STEM opportunities in our area.
Location: Our project will be housed at Stanfield Elementary School. We have all the proper permissions to use the facility.
