STEM
Learning Labs
For questions about STEM Learning Labs, contact Samantha@aytef.org.
Dates & Registration
Low-cost weekly hands-on STEM experiments and coding instruction facilitated virtually by a scientist. For youth in grades 2-6. Equipment necessary for experiments shipped directly to participants's homes.
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Classes are held on Thursdays from 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Monthly cost: $15 regular price, $5 for free/reduced lunch status participants.
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Curriculum
Winter 2024
Module 4: Chemistry
1/11 - Black Pepper Experiment
1/18 - Kodable Lesson
1/25 - Food Coloring and Milk Experiment
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Module 5: Circuits
2/1 - Kodable Lesson
2/8 - Circuit Bugs
2/15 - Kodable Lesson
2/22 - Circuit Flowers
2/29 - Dancing Ballerina
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Module 6: Earth Science
3/7 - Earth Paper Mache
3/14 - Kodable Lesson
3/21 - Dinosaur Game
3/28 - Kodable Lesson
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Module 7: Science as a Profession
4/4 - SPRING BREAK, No Class
4/11 - Crime Scene Investigator
4/18 - Kodable Lesson
4/25 - Scientist: Extract DNA from a Strawbery
STEM Summer Camp Scholarships
Each summer, AYTEF awards the most dedicated STEM Learning Labs participants with a scholarship for a week of STEM summer camp. Since 2021, 8 scholarships have been awarded to deserving AYTEF youth. Click the links below to learn more.
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​​​2021 STEM Camp Award Recap