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From Thin Mints to Thin Films: Museum Partnerships Engaging Girl Scouts in STEM Education
www.nisenet.org
ASTCConference,October2018,Hartford,CT
Presenters
PamelaHarman,SETIInstituteReachingForTheStars:[email protected]
CatherineMcCarthy,[email protected]
JoelleAdolfi,RochesterMuseum&[email protected]
KristenMartin,[email protected]
• GirlScoutbadges,STEMoutcomes
• NISENetwork’sExploreScience:Earth&SpaceToolkitsOverviewandBadgeConnections
• MuseumspartneringwithlocalGirlScouts
• Ongoingprogramming,Skillbuildingworkshops
• Overnights,specialevents
• Collaborationtips
• Discussion,Q/A
Overview
ReachingfortheStars:NASAScienceforGirlScouts(GirlScoutStars,GSStars)
Girl Scouts of the USA SLIDES FOR MARCOM PRESENTATIONJUNEJennifer Allebach, Girl Experience Executive
Girl Scouts’ STEM Initiative
National Program Outcomes
7
STEM Outdoor
Life Skills Entrepreneurship
Take Action to Change the World
Girl Scout Leadership Experience
SENSE OF SELF
POSITIVE VALUES
CHALLENGE SEEKING
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
COMMUNITY PROBLEM SOLVING
STEM Vision and Strategy
❖Offer all girls high-quality, multi-year and progressive STEM program
❖ Increase girls’ interest, confidence, competency in STEM, as well as their understanding of STEM’s value to people and society
❖ Reach more underserved girls with STEM program
❖ Support Girl Scout councils to implement program, build local partnerships and share best practices in STEM
❖ Increase the number of women pursuing STEM
9
2nd- 3rdgrade
75%
1.4million
Opportunity for Impact
STEM Outcomes
STEM Interest STEM Confidence
Value of STEM to People & Society
STEM Competence (Knowledge)
Strategic Program Focus
Engineering
Outdoor STEM
Computer Science
Strategic Partners
Councils & Volunteers
FundersSTEM Organizations
Partnering with Girl Scouts
LocalPartnerships
• ContacttheGirlScoutcouncilinyourarea(askfortheprogramleadortheSTEMprogramlead)
• Gotohttp://www.girlscouts.org/.• Clickon“findacouncil.”• Seegraphiconnextslide.
• Possibilitiestoexplore:workshops/eventsthatalignwithnationaland/orcouncilprograms,careerexploration,etc.
• Shareyourcertificateofcompliance• CheckwithlocalcouncilaboutGirlScouts’SafetyActivityCheckpoints
NEW STEM Journey and BadgesJourneys:STEM+Leadership
✻ Hands-onchallenges— howtosolveproblemslikeengineers,programmersandscientists.
✻ TakeActionproject— girlsusewhatthey’velearnedtoaddressaproblem.
✻ ThisconnectsSTEMtohelpingpeopleintherealworld.•
Badges:STEM+Skills
✻ Hands-onactivitiesteachgirlsspecificSTEMskills.
✻BuildingSTEMskillsbuildsSTEMconfidence
NEW STEM Journeys and Badges
STEMforGirlScoutDaisiesJOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering JourneyBADGES
Cybersecurity
BoardGameDesign
Challenge
ModelCarDesign
Challenge
RollerCoasterDesign
Challenge
SpaceScienceExplorer
HowRobotsMove
WhatRobotsDo
DesignaRobot
Robotics
CybersecuritySafeguards
CybersecurityBasics
CybersecurityInvestigator
ThinkLikeanEngineer
TakeAction
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
TakeAction
Computer Science Journey
ThinkLikeaCitizenScientist
TakeAction
Outdoor STEM Journey
SpaceScience
MechanicalEngineering
2018
BADGES
Cybersecurity
JOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering Journey
FlingFlyerDesign
Challenge
LeapBotDesign
Challenge
RaceCarDesign
Challenge
SpaceScienceAdventurer
Robotics
ProgrammingRobots
DesigningRobots
CybersecurityBasics
CybersecuritySafeguards
CybersecurityInvestigator
ThinkLikeanEngineer
TakeAction
Outdoor STEM Journey
ThinkLikeaCitizenScientist
TakeAction
Computer Science Journey
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
TakeAction
ShowcasingRobots
MechanicalEngineering
SpaceScience
STEMforGirlScoutBrownies
2018
STEMforGirlScoutJuniorsBADGES
CybersecurityJOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering Journey
SpaceScienceInvestigator
Robotics
DesigningRobots
ProgrammingRobots
CybersecuritySafeguards
CybersecurityInvestigator
BalloonCarDesign
Challenge
PaddleBoatDesign
Challenge
Outdoor STEM Journey
ThinkLikeaCitizenScientist
TakeAction
ThinkLikeanEngineer
TakeAction
Computer Science Journey
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
TakeAction
ShowcasingRobots
MechanicalEngineering
CraneDesignDesign
Challenge
SpaceScience
CybersecurityBasics
2018
STEMforGirlScoutCadettesBADGES
Robotics
DesigningRobots
JOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering Journey
ProgrammingRobots
LeaderinAction
TakeAction
Computer Science Journey
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
TakeAction
ThinkLikeanEngineer
LeaderinAction
ShowcasingRobots
2018
STEMforGirlScoutSeniors
BADGES
DesigningRobots
JOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering Journey
ProgrammingRobots
ThinkLikeanEngineer
TakeAction
Computer Science Journey
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
TakeAction
ShowcasingRobots
Robotics
2018
WHAT’S NEW
BADGES
Robotics
ShowcasingRobots
DesigningRobots
TakeAction
ThinkLikeaProgrammer
JOURNEY AWARDS
Engineering Journey
ProgrammingRobots
TakeAction
ThinkLikeanEngineer
STEMforGirlScoutAmbassadors
Computer Science Journey
2018
3steps2choices
5steps3choices
5steps3choices
WHAT IS THE NISE NETWORK?
The National Informal STEM Education Network is dedicated to supporting learning about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
NISE Netincludes
informal educatorsand scientists.
NISE Net supports informal learning about STEM in communities across the United States.
Our activities arefun and
accessiblefor everyone.
Together we reach millions of people each year!
NISE Netbrings together diverse people to share and learn from each other.
WHAT WE CREATE
Educationalproducts• kitsofhands-onactivities
foruseinmuseums(andsimilarsettings)
• exhibitsformuseums
Professionaldevelopmenttools• trainingvideos• onlineworkshops• writtenguides• planningresources
KIT CONTENTS
Eachkitincludes:• hands-onactivities• posters,media,andgraphics• eventplanningmaterials• trainingvideos
Allresourcesareavailableforfreedownloadatnisenet.org
KIT CONTENTS
Eachactivityincludes:• allnecessarymaterials• step-by-stepinstructions• facilitatorguide&
backgroundinfo• activitysign
Allresourcesareavailableforfreedownloadatnisenet.org
ExploreScience:EarthandSpace Toolkits
Description• STEMeducationalresources,including
hands-onactivities,videos,andmedia• Professionalresourcesforplanning,
implementation,andstafftraining• Allnecessarymaterialstobuild
partnerships,provideprofessionaldevelopment,andengagethepublic
2019ToolkitApplication• 350copiesdistributedinearly2019• ApplicationsdueNovember1,2018
• http://www.nisenet.org/earthspacekit-apply
Thephysicaltoolkitisdesignedforinformalscienceeducationpubliceventsandoutreach.Tobeeligibletoreceiveaphysicaltoolkit,organizationsmustbe:
• LocatedintheUnitedStates• Publicinformalscienceoutreachandeducation
institutionssuchas:• sciencemuseumsandsciencecenters,• children’smuseums,• naturalhistorymuseums,• publicplanetariumsandobservatories,and• NASAvisitorcenters
PleasenotethatK-12schools,afterschoolprograms,libraries,parks,andastronomyclubsarenoteligibletoreceivephysicaltoolkits.Considerdownloadingadigitaltoolkitifyourorganizationdoesnotmeeteligibilitycriteria.DigitaltoolkitswillbeavailablefordownloadinFebruary2019atnisenet.org/earthspacekit
ToolkitEligibility
Recipientsmust:• Usethetoolkitforatleastoneeventbetween
MarchandMay• Meetdatareportingrequirements– dueJune
2018Recipientsmay:
• Attendprofessionaldevelopmentonlineworkshops
• Collaboratewithlocalexperts• Collaboratelocallytoreachunderserved
audiences
PartnerExpectations CHAPTER 2 The National Agenda for Science at NASA
• Celestialevents:Meteorshowers,lunareclipses,fullmoons,planetaryevents,andmore
• Earthandspacescienceevents:• WorldWaterDay,March22,2019• EarthHour,March30,2019• GlobalAstronomyMonth,April• Yuri'sNight,April12,2019• EarthDay,April22,2019• NationalEnvironmentalEducationWeek,weekofEarthDay• AstronomyDay(Spring),May11,2019• AstronomyWeek(Spring),May6-12,2019• WorldOceansDay,June8,2019• AsteroidDay,June30,2017• InternationalObservetheMoonNight,October20,2018;
TBD2019• AstronomyDay(Fall),October5,2019• AstronomyWeek(Fall),September30-October6,2019• WorldSpaceWeek,October4-10,2019• EarthScienceWeek,October14-20,2019
UsingYourToolkitAllYearLong
ActivitiesfromtheNISENetwork’sExploreScience:EarthandSpacetoolkitscansupplement,andinsomecasessatisfysomeoftherequirementsforaGirlScouttoearnaSpaceSciencebadge.
Digitalversionsofthe2017&2018Earth&Spacetoolkitsareavailablefordownload
• 2017ExploreScience:Earth&Spacetoolkit:www.nisenet.org/earthspacekit-2017
• 2018ExploreScience:Earth&Spacetoolkit:www.nisenet.org/earthspacekit-2018
Toolkits&GirlScoutBadges
DaisySpaceScienceExplorerBadge(gradesK-1)• ExploretheSun ExploringEarth:Bear’sShadow• ObservetheMoon ExploringtheSolarSystem:HideandSeekMoon• MeettheStars ExploringtheUniverse:FilteredLight
BrownieSpaceScienceAdventurerBadge(grades2-3)• MeettheNeighbors ExploringtheSolarSystem:PocketSolarSystem• InvestigatetheMoon ExploringtheSolarSystem:SolarEclipse&
ExploringtheSolarSystem:Craters
JuniorSpaceScienceInvestigatorBadge(grades4-5)• ModeltheSolarSystem ExploringtheUniverse:ObjectsinMotion• CircletheSun ExploringtheUniverse:OrbitingObjects• UseToolstoExplore ExploringtheSolarSystem:MarsRovers
Badge NISENetworkStep Earth&Spacetoolkitactivity
http://www.nisenet.org/earthspacekit-apply
ApplicationsNowOpen!ExploreScience:Earth&Space2019toolkitapplications
aredueNovember1,2018
ThankYou
ThismaterialisbaseduponworksupportedbyNASAundercooperativeagreementawardnumbers NNX16AC67A and 80NSSC18M0061.
Anyopinions,findings,andconclusionsorrecommendationsexpressedinthismaterialarethoseoftheauthor(s)anddonotnecessarilyreflecttheviewoftheNationalAeronauticsandSpaceAdministration(NASA).
Girl Scouting at the Rochester Museum and Science Center
What we offer…
• At the RMSC we offer a variety of Girl Scout badges for Brownies through Seniors.
• Our programs are on “demand” now
• As well as customized overnights.
Girl Scouts at RMSC
BrownieHomeScientistwithNanoKits
New GSA badges and NISEnetkits Space Science Badge-
• Daisy: Space Science Explorer • Brownie: Space Science
Adventurer • Junior: Space Science
Investigator
Robotics-• Daisy: All three badges in one
class• Brownie: Programming badge
and Design badge• Junior: Programming badge and
Design badge * All have the opportunity to use what they learned from the program toward their Showcasing badge.
Tips and ChallengesTips! • Fun- should not seem like
school!• Unique experience-only at the
RMSC.• Hands on, project based- they
are learning through doing. • Inquiry based learning- asking
questions, not giving answers.• Completing badge
requirements within a 3 hour class.
• Cost effective- Admission to the RMSC included with Scout Program.
• Class is in the Instructor’s hands.
• Organized bin of materials are ready for instructors.
Challenges • Getting the word out!• Creating quality
programming that we can excel at.
• Finding quality instructors.
• Classroom space, technology, supplies and materials!
• Weekend programming• Scheduled programs vs.
Program that ran• Knowing Girl Scout
Council Boundaries• Who to contact at Girl
Scouts
Partnering with Girl Scouts of Western New York
Partnering up for Science Events
STEM-A-Palooza, a Girl Scouts of Western New York event
Troop Facilitation
Using resources from the RMSC to help facilitate troop
activities.
Girl Scouts @ The Tech
Partnership history● Originated 2009-2010 with two Junior
programs :○ Math Whiz○ Make it Matter
● Big changes for 2012○ GS badging program changed○ Switched Junior programs:
■ Detective■ Entertainment Technology
○ Greater demand - offering 15-20 sessions
● Present day○ Programs for Daisies through Seniors○ 48 session dates FY19
2018-2019 Program Offerings Program Age/Level GSUSA Badge Cost Includes # Sessions
offered
Robo-Designer DaisyK-1st
What Robots DoDesign a Robot
$40 Both robotics badges + Tech fun patchMuseum Admission; IMAX film
3
Home Scientist
Brownie2nd-3rd
Home Scientist $35 Program badge + Tech fun patchMuseum Admission
19
Robo-Designer Designing Robots $40 Program badge + Tech fun patchMuseum Admission; IMAX film
3
Amusement Innovator
Junior4-5th
Entertainment Technology
$30 Tech fun patch; Museum Admission 6
Tech Detective Detective $30 Tech fun patch: Museum Admission 6
Robo-Designer Designing Robots $40 Program badge + Tech fun patchMuseum Admission; IMAX film
3
Special Agent Cadette6-8th
Special Agent $30 Tech fun patch: Museum Admission 4
Change Makers Senior9-10th
Social Innovator $65 Program badge + Tech fun patchMuseum Admission; lunch
4
*Schedule for year is set in advance; sessions may be added if demand is high
Benefits of VIP Partnership● Programs featured in council’s
annual Program Guide● Marketing through multiple
channels: Facebook features, direct e-news to members, lobby flyers, lobby monitor ads, cross promotion to other STEM program attendees
● Invitations to table at special council events (Bridging, STEM Career events)
Challenges● Some programming is difficult to fill
(age-level related)● Competing events and programs (no
programs during cookie sales)● Meeting demand● Negotiating what success looks like
(Tech vs. GSNorCal - primarily regarding attendance)
Successes● Huge program growth
○ from 2 to 8 programs○ from 6 to 48 sessions
● Girls in STEM initiative○ Served roughly 4,000 girls
in GS programs over the last 8 years
● Advertising partnership● Revenue
Tips for Other Museums
● Make it fun!● Match badge programs to
existing experiences/activities or adopt badge programming that match your center’s programming themes
● Start small and grow with demand
● Work with your local council to determine needs
Discussion and
Questions
Discussion
HowcanIlearnmoreaboutthenewbadges?
Discussion
Practicalsuggestionsformakingovernightssuccessful?
Discussion
Suggestionsforconnectingwithlocaltroops?
Discussion
Other
Questions?
Discussion
Other
Questions?
ThismaterialisbaseduponworksupportedbyNASAundercooperativeagreementawardnumbers NNX16AC67Aand80NSSC18M0061.
Anyopinions,findings,andconclusionsorrecommendationsexpressedinthismaterialarethoseoftheauthor(s)anddonotnecessarilyreflecttheviewoftheNationalAeronauticsandSpaceAdministration(NASA).
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