STEAM Ahead

~ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) plus Health Sciences ~

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• Events & Activities
• Contests
• Resources for Families & Educators
• Volunteer Opportunities

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Join the ASYMCA as we blast off to overnight Space Camp with the Challenger Learning Center of Alaska (CLCA). CLCA was created to meet the educational needs of students throughout Alaska. Using simulated space and earth science missions, distance education and hands-on workshops, CLCA inspires youth to develop an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) and to consider careers in these fields. Through a variety of hands-on mediums, participants work in an environment that spans academic areas while learning valuable skills in problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.

Check it out here! https://ow.ly/juuo50OPWcf

Date: July 12-14

Time: Early afternoon departure from Anchorage on July 12, Early evening return to Anchorage on July 14

Location: Challenger Learning Center of Alaska in Kenai, AK https://ow.ly/9m1g50OPWc7

Who: Middle school-aged youth, entering grades 6-8, dependents of Active Duty Military

Cost: $100

Bus transportation is available from Anchorage.

Register here- https://ow.ly/FjO850OPWc4

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Camp Invention is for dependents of active-duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and/or Reserves (grades K-6). For more information, click here!

If you live in the zip code areas of 99705, 99702, or 99714, call (907) 474-7021 to see about the discount that can be offered to your 7th, 8th, and 9th graders!

For more information, click here!

Click here for the July Registration!

A free, self-paced activity experience to stay entertained and connected with other military kids and families for eight weeks this summer.

Each week, participants will receive a series of “Challenges” to get them reading, exploring nature, drawing, connecting with family, and even helping in their community. In July, we’ll meet virtually every Wednesday in a “Global Gathering” to share the past week’s adventures with one another.

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Student artists, we challenge you to create artwork about what inspires you to learn! You could win TWO Tanana Valley State Fair tickets and a backpack with art supplies. We want to showcase your creativity. Share your artistic talents and submit your artwork that captures what inspires you to learn. Whether it’s a person, a place, a concept, or a moment, we want to see your unique perspective.

For more information, click here!

YOUR CHALLENGE IS: DESIGN A WATER BALLOON LAUNCHER

Deadline: August 4, 2023

Individual entries are allowed and will be judged in three grade-level categories: K-5, 6-8, and 9-12.

For more information, click here!

The Congressional App Challenge is for middle and high schoolers.

Deadline: November 1, 2023

Students may compete as individuals or in a team of up to 4 students.

The app can be about any topic.

For more information, click here!

Back-to-School Lesson Plan Competition

Deadline: July 31, 2023

ORISE wants to see your best back-to-school STEM lesson plans. Teachers of any grade level or subject are invited to submit a STEM lesson plan that includes back-to-school activities.

Three teachers who submit lesson plans will be selected to receive mini-grants of up to $1,500 to help buy equipment for their classroom. First prize is a $1,500 mini-grant; second prize, a $1,000 mini-grant; and third prize, a $500 mini-grant.

FNSBSD Educators!

Check out the Stealth Science Student Engagements (Guest Speakers) Resource List!

DEED is working with Prodigy Learning to provide the following Virtual Educator Courses for Coding in Minecraft in July at no cost to Alaska teachers!

The Virtual Educator Courses take place over three, two-hour sessions as listed below.

The courses will go over the basics of Minecraft, explore Coding in Minecraft from the perspective of the students, dive into the Coding in Minecraft portal in details, and present best practices on using the immersive program with the students.

Use the registration links in the table below to sign up for the free courses. Please feel free to email faye.tanner@alaska.gov with any questions.

Free Coding in Minecraft Course Offerings, Dates/Times, and Registration Link

July PD Option 1

Wednesday, July 5th, Thursday, July 6th, Friday, July 7th

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

https://forms.office.com/e/FeC707kT19

July PD Option 2

Tuesday, July 25, Thursday, July 27th, Tuesday, August 1st

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

https://forms.office.com/e/q8KuFHhdD3

For next year's high school Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors (dependents of active duty military parents stationed at Eielson AFB or Fort Wainwright)! You have the opportunity to more high school course options through DoDEA Virtual High School!

Click this link for more information:

https://docs.google.com/.../1cwwZ215mMpbm9Dr3FaGn.../edit...

Register today!

What are the current top STEM careers?

Are there any new trends or research in educational motivation?

What STEM careers are trending to increase in popularity in upcoming years?

How is AI (artificial intelligence) influencing digital media?

What are some resources available to use in class this fall?

Find answers to these questions and more by attending Pathful's FREE teacher externships this summer! Session topics, dates, and times can be found at their website.

The Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State developed online learning modules for school personnel to increase understanding and awareness related to the unique challenges faced by military-connected students and families, and to provide school personnel with strategies and resources to support military-connected students. For more information click here!

Email: georgia.sandgren@k12northstar.org
Website: k12northstar.org/military
Location: 520 5th Avenue, Fairbanks, AK, USA
Phone: (907) 452-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/militarystudentsupport