Education

Online S.T.E.M. Workshop

Educational workshops for grades 4-8

Cost:

This is a subsidized program.

Duration

Three terms:
1. October 18 to December 20, 2021
2. January 10 to March 28, 2022
3. April 4 to June 20, 2022

Registration Closes:

May 2022

Schedule

Workshops run every Monday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This online term-based program focuses on S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and math) related project work. It is designed to allow students the opportunity to tackle real-world, inquiry and problem-based activities as well as build experience working as a member of a team.

This S.T.E.M. workshop allows students to:

Be innovative, creative, and to explore new models and theories in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Design and build an invention.
Explore the requirements and skills of an inventor.
Learn about the innovations, achievements, and contributions made in S.T.E.M. by BIPOC inventors.

Details:

This program is currently run via Zoom.
Open to students in grades 4-8.
Workshop materials will be provided to students for each term.
Three 10-week terms every Monday via Zoom from 4 to 5 p.m.
1. October 18 to December 20, 2021
2. January 10 to March 28, 2022
3. April 4 to June 20, 2022
There will be no workshops on Family Day, March Break, Easter Monday, and Victoria Day.
A representative from TAST Academy will facilitate the workshops.
A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of each term.
Spaces are limited.

Program Goals:

Provide students with the support, resources, and tools needed to develop their interest and abilities in the study of S.T.E.M.
Build self-confidence, self-respect, and enthusiasm for education.
Help students build strong studying and learning techniques.
Encourage students to develop strong collaborative and team-building skills.
Educate students on the members of the BIPOC community that have contributed to the field of STEM.

If you have any questions, please email registration@tropicanacommunity.org