Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Informal STEM Learning Resources for Expanded Learning Time
The New York State Network For Youth Success is the state lead for the National Girls Collaborative Project. Find out more about the Project here!
Expand STEM Initiative
The Network for Youth Success promotes informal Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning in New York through the Expand STEM Initiative. This project focuses on connecting expanded learning time with STEM expertise from K-12 schools, higher education, and businesses.
The initiative has three major activity areas:
To learn more about this initiative, visit the Expand STEM homepage.
Science
Science After School: How to Design and Run Great Program Activities is ExpandED Schools’ (formerly TASC)
Guidebook for program leaders on how to run a science program.
101 Nature-Oriented Things to Do this Fall features ideas for outdoors activities that kids can do in the fall.
Science Bob has over 30 science experiments and science fair activities written to engage children.
For more resources, visit our Science page!
Technology
Find Maker Spaces in NY or locate the next Maker Faire in your area
Learn how to Code
The Afterschool Alliance Resource Brief on Computer Science has even more resources.
Find more resources on our Technology page!
Engineering
Mathematics
Good to Know has videos for parents and other adults explaining Common Core math concepts. Now you can help with homework!
Bedtime Math is helping children, youth, and adults get over math anxiety with daily activities and math clubs.
Mixing in Math features quick and easy activities (for purchase) to integrate math into your program’s routine in a fun and nearly invisible way.
After-School Math PLUS provides activities for grades 3-8 based on real-world scenarios.
For more resources, visit our Math page!