STEM Enrichment in Indigenous Communities
At Pueblo Science, our dedicated and passionate educators work alongside high schools harbouring a significant indigenous student body to deliver STEM-based subjects in an engaging, hands-on manner.
Our mission is to help empower indigenous youth to become the next generation’s leaders in STEM and enhance their learning experience in ways that go beyond the limits of the classroom.
We will work with primary or secondary school teachers to identify topics and activities that are most appropriate for their classes. Below are some topics that we have offered to secondary schools near Thunderbay:
Chemistry:
Atomic properties
Homo-and heterogeneous mixtures
Physical versus chemical changes
Types of chemical reactions
The Periodic table (elements and compounds)
Lab safety
The scientific method
Classification and properties of matter
Physical and chemical properties
Observing units (volume, mass, conductivity, colour, temperature, time)
Electricity:
Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
Simple circuits (source, wire, switch loads)
Lenses and optical devices
Charges: static electricity, induction, lightning
Series and parallel circuits
Units: ohms, volts, amps
Reflection and refraction of light
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Pueblo Science is an amazing organization that helps deliver innovative science learning opportunities to children all over the world. They completed a 4-week series of lessons with Grade 9 students in Geraldton Ontario. We covered 6 chemistry labs, and 3 lessons on energy and electricity. The final task was the construction of a robotic car which they designed, packaged, and mailed to our remote location. Their team of expert volunteer Scientists work with you every step of the way to create an authentic learning experience. The instructors are calm, personable, and insightful to help the students connect with the ``Big Idea`` as it is linked to the Ontario Curriculum, and the students get to spend real time with experts in that scientific field. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to take a risk on something new and try an extremely rewarding program!
Blair Vanden Broek
Science Teacher, Geraldton Composite High School -
Teaching and learning with Pueblo Science has been an enriching, collaborative experience. Mayrose and Cher-Tian inspired curiosity and discovery among my students by sharing their contagious passion for science. I observed that by the end of the lesson my students had learned scientific vocabulary and concepts, as well as a newly found love for science. The lesson content was aligned with our grade level curriculum expectations. Coming from a remote rural community, it was a profound experience to meet and learn with scientists and teachers from all over the world. My students enjoyed making the magnetic slime the most and are looking forward to doing more STEM activities next year!
Mackenzie Cox
Science Teacher, Webequie First Nations
FAQs
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We create a curriculum with you to align with your lessons.
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We do classroom visits, afterschool programs, weekend programs, and summer camps.
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We teach K-12.
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We offer both in-person and online programs.
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Each session is typically 1 hour, but we will accommodate your needs.
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The number of sessions depends on your needs. For example, we can do weekly engagements.
If you have any other questions, please contact us at info@puebloscience.org!
We acknowledge the support of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC).
Nous remercions le Conseil de recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie du Canada (CRSNG) de son soutien.
