COURSE DESCRIPTION
The project aims to provide an Informal STEAM Learning Certification for 100 Black girls in middle and high school in the San Diego, California area and across the country, with the goal of introducing them to a variety of career choices and role models in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.
CERTIFICATION
Informal STEAM Certification
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Explore exciting STEM careers: Dive into hands-on learning, experimentation, and real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
- Choose your learning style: Complete engaging activities synchronously or asynchronously at your own pace.
- Get culturally relevant guidance: Learn from six diverse educators who understand your unique needs and perspectives.
- Join a supportive community: Connect with fellow Black girls passionate about STEM and build a network of future leaders.
- Receive an official certification: Earn recognition for your learning journey and boost your college and career applications.
- Make a difference: Tackle social justice issues through STEM and discover how your skills can change the world
Course Features
- Lectures 32
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 25 hours
- Skill level Beginner
- Language English
- Students 12
- Assessments Yes
Curriculum
- 6 Sections
- 32 Lessons
- Lifetime
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- Orientation with Ms. JasmineComplete your student's or organization's information to ensure you receive the course materials.1
- Etiquette with Ms. DreeIn this Etiquette course, we explore the art of etiquette and its intersection with various aspects of our lives. Whether navigating social situations with grace or mastering professional communication, we'll cover it all, and your etiquette skills will make a world of difference.6
- Neuroscience with Dr. OliviaWhy does Neuroscience matter? In this course we'll explore how our bodies don’t see, hear, smell, or feel pain or touch without our brains. By tricking the brain, we can understand more about how the brain works and perceives the world, and how knowing this can help us interact better with our world and the people in it..7
- 3.0Ms. Jasmine’s Introduction of Dr. Olivia1 Minute
- 3.1Lesson 1: Introduction to Neuroscience and Our Brains4 Minutes
- 3.2Lesson 2: Seeing Is Believing? We’ll “See”!5 Minutes
- 3.3Lesson 3: Temperature and Touch4 Minutes
- 3.4Lesson 4: The Brain Helps Us Hear Too!4 Minutes
- 3.5Lesson 5: Taste and Smell Are The Same!?4 Minutes
- 3.6Lesson 6: Brains Help With Empathy and Connection Too!5 Minutes
- Afrofuturism with Dr. LaWanaWhat is Afrofuturism and how can be used to make our dreams come true? In this course, we'll learn: What Afrofuturism is, why it’s important, and how it can help us move forward. Sometimes our visions are limited by our experiences and knowledge. Afrofuturism creates space to catalyze the imagining and inventing of solutions to make the world better for us.6
- 4.0Ms. Jasmine’s Introduction of Dr. LaWana1 Minute
- 4.1Lesson 1: What Is Afrofuturism?4 Minutes
- 4.2Lesson 2: Begin With The End in Mind to Solve Problems7 Minutes
- 4.3Lesson 3: When Science Fiction Becomes Science FACT!3 Minutes
- 4.4Lesson 4: Suspend Disbelief To Create The Future!5 Minutes
- 4.5Lesson 5: Applying Afrofuturism, Seeing Ourselves in the Future7 Minutes
- AI Filmmaking with Mr. ChrisIn this Generative AI course, we'll learn the vital points needed to help us craft our own stories and share them with the world. Generative AI can empower us to be filmmakers and showrunners without the need for Hollywood studios or industry connections. The dynamics of storytelling are changing and as creators, we have the power to take back our narratives.6
- Community Networks with Ms. CrystalFiguring out who you are is important. This Community Networks course will help us gain a deeper understanding of our own strengths, interests, and aspirations, and we'll learn the tools and strategies needed to advocate for ourselves and pursue our goals with confidence and determination.6
- 6.1Ms. Jasmine’s Introduction of Mrs. Crystal1 Minute
- 6.2Lesson 1: How A Good Community Can Open Doors3 Minutes
- 6.3Lesson 2: Be Curious, Explore Your Interests3 Minutes
- 6.5Lesson 3: Be Social, Find Your Community5 Minutes
- 6.6Lesson 4: Be Courageous, Voice Your Opinions5 Minutes
- 6.7Lesson 5: Be You, Honor Your Truth5 Minutes
Target audiences
- Middle School Girls
- High School Girls