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Announcing Peoples Gas STEM Clubs for Fall 2019
Audience: Teachers
Grade Levels: 6, 7, 8
Application DUE DATE: is here
  • Does a STEM Exhibition stimulate your 6th-8th grade students' interest in science?
  • Do you find yourself looking for activities that spur their imaginations to find research ideas?
  • Would you appreciate the help of a scientist to improve the quality of your students' projects?
  • Are you willing to invest time after school to help interested students with their projects?
If so, consider sponsoring a Peoples Gas Science Club next fall!

15 participating schools will receive the following:
  • Science Explorers kit with 30 inquiry-based activities for up to 40 students, worth $700. 
  • Find more info about the kits at www.devstu.org/explorers/science/index.html
  • Technical assistance on science projects from a Peoples Gas engineer or scientist
  • Coaching stipend of $1,000 for the teacher club leader
  • Extended day pay for a mandatory after-school orientation meeting in October.
In exchange, club leaders must commit to the following:
  • Advertise the club to middle grade students school-wide
  • Hold weekly club meetings starting in early October 2019
  • Support a club of at least 10 students after school through January 2020
  • Exhibit a science project from each club member in your school's science fair
  • Complete a follow-up survey on your club's activities and science fair success
Teachers interested in sponsoring a club can email TBA for more information.  Applications are available here.