STEM in a box

The basics

STEM in a box kits are self-contained programs that library staff can use to provide programming to the public. The focus is on bringing the different STEM fields together to allow learners to explore and develop 21st century skills that will help them continue to be successful in their educations and careers.

Designed for up to twenty participants to use at a time, the kits target ages 8-12. Some kits, like Keva planks, have been used with toddlers, and others, like the Toy Hack, are successful with teens. DPL is focusing on STEM because of nationally and locally identified shortcomings in this area. The kits are designed specifically for children who might not have other out-of-school opportunities to explore STEM and are used throughout the Denver Public Libraries.

Kits generally, but not always, include:

• a project card -- information for the program attendee
• lesson plan -- information for the staff member hosting the program
• supplies -- everything the staff member might need to host the event

Current kits

For more information, contact Chandra Jones, cjones@denverlibrary.org