Science Fair Volunteers Needed
ORGANIZATION: iPRAXIS
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It's science fair time here at iPraxis! We would like to invite you to join us injudging our student'ssciencefair projects for the fall! Our students (ranging from grades 4-8) at Cook and Hardy have been busy since October working on these projects and are looking forward to showing you and many oth er judges just how much that they have learned! Please see below for details:
- Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School (201 E Salaignac St, Philadelphia, PA 19128) on December 1st
- December 1st
- Two shifts: morning (8:15 AM -12:30 PM) and afternoon (12:30 PM-4 PM)
- Orientation for judges beginning at 8:15 AM for the morning shift and 12:30, for the afternoon shift.
- We will serve a continental breakfast and lunch to those present.
- Sign up here: https://goo.gl/forms/UAa0tvjG9exHbHDP
More opportunities with iPRAXIS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About iPRAXIS
Location:
3624 Market Street, Floor 5 East, Philadelphia, PA 19104, US
Mission Statement
iPraxis is a nonprofit organization where we encourage students in Philadelphia’s public and charter schools to embrace and pursue STEM learning opportunities. Using inquiry and project-based learning activities like science fairs, in-class presentations, workshops, field trips, and career fairs, students gain insight into how things work in the real world and discover new possibilities for their future.
Description
Volunteers can get involved in the following ways and more: Science Fair Project Mentor: volunteers meet with a small group of students once a week for a 9-12 week period to guide the planning and implementation of a science fair project. After-school club mentor: volunteers collaborate with teachers to support students in various after- school programs. Current programs include: the Science Synergy competition (modeled after the Science Olympiad), reverse engineering, computer programming, and more! Science Fair judge: volunteers review student's projects and interview them during the science fair. Presenters: volunteers share information and hands on activities to enhance the curriculum and/or share about careers in different STEM fields.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Cook-Wissahickon School201 E Salaignac StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19128
DATE POSTED
November 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- STEM
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- choose from two sessions, each lasting approx. 4 hrs