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STEM Summer Program Impacts Middle Schoolers, Pre-service Teachers

Authors

• • Lori Goodson
  • Kansas State University
• • Todd Goodson
  • Kansas State University
• • Lacee Sell
  • Manhattan-Ogden USD 383

Abstract

A partnership between a local school district and a university’s education college has created an innovative program that provides learning opportunities at all levels each summer. Entering its eighth year, the program brings together middle school students, pre-service teachers, classroom teachers, and university graduate students and faculty for a month of hands-on learning in a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) activities. The program continues to thrive with approximately 50 pre-service teachers, 325-350 middle schoolers, and 20-30 classroom teachers participating. Through the years, it continues to be an engaging and positive experience for those involved.

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How to Cite: Goodson, L. , Goodson, T. & Sell, L. (2018) “STEM Summer Program Impacts Middle Schoolers, Pre-service Teachers”, The Advocate. 23(6).