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Field Trip STEM Exploration Guide volunteers play a critical role in facilitating inquiry- and problem-based learning in an open-ended setting for students visiting the Museum during field trips, helping to cultivate enjoyment of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Field Trip STEM Exploration Guide volunteers play a critical role in facilitating inquiry- and problem-based learning in an open-ended setting for students visiting the Museum during field trips, helping to cultivate enjoyment of science, technology, engineering, and math.
Department: Field Trip Programs
Supervisor: Katie Worthen, STEM Education Coordinator
What they do:
What they do:
With training in pedagogy and the science content of their activities, STEM Exploration Guides bring STEM to life, helping students make lasting connections between what they learn in the classroom, natural history, and scientific exploration.
Specifically, STEM Exploration Guides facilitate “STEM Lab,” a drop-in programming space where field trip visitors can participate in open-ended science, technology, engineering, or math activities. STEM Exploration Guides create an engaging environment where students can explore puzzling problems and design imaginative solutions, including set-up and clean-up. If interested, volunteers can assist in activity development and evaluation.
Training Required:
On-the-job training will be provided for STEM Lab activity content.
Shift times:
Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Time Commitment: Field Trip STEM Exploration Guides will volunteer one four-hour shift per week, for the duration of the September – December semester. Volunteers can sign up for the whole school year if they'd like!
Age Requirement: 18 years or older
Students love the chance to do hands-on activities!
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