Help us expand our STEM Enrichment in Indigenous Communities Program
We aim to raise $5,000 to extend our reach to an additional 6 classrooms for 16 weeks, enabling 75 K-12 students to participate in our STEM Enrichment in Indigenous Communities program in 2025-2026. Facilitated by STEM professionals with extensive teaching experience, the program offers biweekly engaging activities from September to June. These activities are not only enjoyable but also curriculum-relevant, connecting key concepts to the students' daily lives.
2021-2024 Program Impact
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500 Youth
participated in our synchronous online learning programs and in-person science festivals.
40 activities
were biweekly delivered to Indigenous youth in Northwest Ontario. The activities are fun, curriculum and community-relevant
10 teachers
were trained to incorporate hands-on science activities and co-delivered activities in their classrooms
100 undergrads
participated in the 2022 hackathon for science education, learned more about Indigenous communities in Northwest Ontario and developed 10 activities for youth in these communities
“Teaching and learning with Pueblo Science has been an enriching, collaborative experience. Mayrose and Cher-Tian inspired curiosity and discovery among my students by sharing their contagious passion for science. I observed that by the end of the lesson my students had learned scientific vocabulary and concepts, as well as a newly found love for science. The lesson content was aligned with our grade level curriculum expectations. Coming from a remote rural community, it was a profound experience to meet and learn with scientists and teachers from all over the world. My students enjoyed making the magnetic slime the most and are looking forward to doing more STEM activities next year!”
Mackenzie Cox,
Science Teacher, Webequie First Nations
“ Pueblo Science is an amazing organization that helps deliver innovative science learning opportunities to children all over the world. They completed a 4-week series of lessons with Grade 9 students in Geraldton Ontario. We covered 6 chemistry labs, and 3 lessons on energy and electricity. The final task was the construction of a robotic car which they designed, packaged, and mailed to our remote location. Their team of expert volunteer Scientists work with you every step of the way to create an authentic learning experience. The instructors are calm, personable, and insightful to help the students connect with the ``Big Idea`` as it is linked to the Ontario Curriculum, and the students get to spend real time with experts in that scientific field. I would highly recommend this program to anyone who wants to take a risk on something new and try an extremely rewarding program!”
Blain van deBroek,
Science Teacher, Geraldton Composite High School