November 1st, 2014 - October 31st, 2016 | PROJECT
Sciencenter will develop and deliver "Science from the Start," a program to empower parents, caregivers, and early childhood educators to integrate STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) into everyday activities for preschool children. Using workshops to help parents, caregivers, and educators engage children in science discovery, the museum will provide support, training, and inquiry-based activities to increase their comfort and knowledge of methods to encourage their children's STEM learning. "Science from the Start" will increase the museum's capacity in early childhood education and disseminate results to science and technology centers to promote a deeper understanding of the importance of early childhood education as the foundation for lifelong learning.
Project Website(s)
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Project Products
Science from the Start: Final Evaluation Summary
Team Members
Charles Trautmann, Principal Investigator, SciencenterFunders
Funding Source: IMLS
Funding Program: Museums for America
Award Number: MA-10-14-0097-14
Funding Amount: $150,000
Tags
Audience: Educators | Teachers | Museum | ISE Professionals | Parents | Caregivers | Pre-K Children (0-5)
Discipline: General STEM
Resource Type: Project Descriptions
Environment Type: Museum and Science Center Programs | Professional Development | Conferences | Networks | Professional Development and Workshops | Public Programs