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A unique program from the Westborough High School's science club to help deepen interest in STEM among young students.
About the Program
About the Program
Through this 5 week program we aim to provide budding scientists and engineers with an introduction to experimental design, robotics, and coding to prepare them for future internships and research opportunities throughout middle and high school. Each student will learn essential skills through a series of five lectures and workshops to design an original project. They will then be given the opportunity to present this project at a science fair held at the local library. Awards will be awarded to the top scoring projects. This program is intended for students in grades 5 to 6.
This program is held once a week, for five weeks, at the Westborough Public Library's new location (1500 Baystate Commons, Community Center).
This program is free of cost.
Program Overview
Program Overview
Week 1
Week 1
Students learn about different branches of STEM and pick their project topic.
Week 2
Week 2
Introduction to experimental design and engineering design. Students plan out their project (hypothesis, background research, materials, and procedure).
Week 3
Week 3
Workshop #1: Students take part in different stations where they gain an introduction to robotics, simple programming, and working with circuits, to help them with their project.
Week 4
Week 4
Workshop #2: Students learn additional skills and information related to biology, chemistry, or any other topics specific to their projects. They meet with members of the WHS Science Club who can offer individual, specialized advice to help improve each of their projects.
Week 5
Week 5
Students write a short final report, create a small poster, and learn how to present their project in a concise, effective manner.
Week 6: The Science Fair
Week 6: The Science Fair
Students present their projects to a panel of judges including students and teachers. Projects are scored based on their thoroughness and creativity. Top scoring projects are awarded prizes.
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