September 1st, 2018 - August 31st, 2019 | PROJECT
The Bronzeville Children's Museum will design and open a new exhibition, "African-Americans in STEM." The exhibit will support learning about science, technology, engineering, and math for children ages 3 to 9 through an exhibit design featuring bold colors and the use of green screen interactive animation programs. It will focus on the value and importance of these critical subjects, how they impact everyday lives, and will feature African Americans who are successful role models in STEM fields. Hands-on learning experiences will engage young minds while teaching valuable skills to spark excitement. The museum will survey its staff, docents, and volunteers for their assessment of the learning impact of the STEM exhibition on the children who visit. In addition, the museum will also survey community organizations and the Chicago Public Schools for feedback on the exhibition.
Project Website(s)
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Team Members
Pia Montes, Principal Investigator, Bronzeville Children's MuseumFunders
Funding Source: IMLS
Funding Program: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Award Number: MH-00-18-0010-18
Funding Amount: $25,000
Tags
Access and Inclusion: Black | African American Communities | Ethnic | Racial
Audience: Elementary School Children (6-10) | Pre-K Children (0-5)
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Exhibitions | Museum and Science Center Exhibits