WHAT TO EXPECT?
WHAT TO EXPECT?
Connection
Expect a semester filled with learning, experiments, projects, presentations, teamwork, deadlines, discoveries, laughter, and probably a few “Wait…that’s due today?!” moments. 😭
Some lessons may challenge you. Some activities may surprise you. Some group projects may test your patience more than the actual subject. But every experience is meant to help you become a stronger student, teammate, and future STEM professional.
In Artful Aardvark, we believe that being good at STEM isn’t just about getting the correct answer—it’s about having the courage to explore, create, ask why, and keep going when the answer isn’t obvious.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of the semester, students will be able to:
🧠 Think like a scientist by observing, questioning, analyzing evidence, and solving problems logically.
🩺 Connect STEM concepts to medicine and healthcare, understanding how what we learn can be applied to real-life situations.
🔬 Develop practical scientific skills through experiments, investigations, research, and hands-on activities.
💡 Think creatively and critically when faced with challenging questions and unfamiliar problems.
🤝 Collaborate effectively with classmates through group projects, discussions, and activities.
🎤 Communicate ideas confidently through presentations, reports, demonstrations, and creative outputs.
🌱 Become more independent learners who are curious, responsible, adaptable, and ready for college and future careers.