Montford SciGirls

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  • Purpose

    The purpose of the Montford SciGirls club is to change the way girls think about science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) and inspire them to explore science and art-related careers and activities.

     

    Kelly Emerson (Science)
    Email: emersonk@leonschools.net

     

    Disclaimer
    SciGirls is a PBS program that inspires girls to explore the world around them and discover that science and technology are everywhere. WFSU and the National High Magnetic Laboratory are the SciGirls Connect partners in the North Florida area. 

    http://pbskids.org/scigirls/

  • Why?

    Research shows that for a variety of reasons, many girls begin to lose interest in math and science in middle school. Once this interest is lost, it rarely returns. Middle school girls need encouragement to build confidence in their abilities and develop a positive attitude toward STEM and STEM careers. By offering the STEAM program, we would like to expose middle school girls to the principles of STEM with a spark of Art.

     
     
    Meeting Dates -The 2nd and 4th WEDNESDAY of each month 8:30am

    Applications will be available in late August and are due in the first part of September. Please listen for announcements on the school news and the Listserv.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     

SciGirls Information

  • Who?

    Montford SciGirls is open to all 6th, 7th or 8th grade girls who love science and appreciate art! SciGirls are going to learn all about STEAM.  

    When?

    Montford SciGirls is a before school club that meets twice a month for an hour. Girls get to perform hands-on science related activities and interact with special guest scientists and other professionals who share their personal career experiences.

     
     
    Requirements to be a SciGirl:
    • Must have all 3's or 4's in Citizenship
    • Must be able to arrive at school by 8:30am on club meeting days and stay for the full hour. We know there are a lot of before-school clubs and other activities. If you want to be a Montford SciGirl, you need to plan to attend all meetings.
    • Must be a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl who wants to learn more about STEAM.
    • Students must submit an application. Membership is limited to 27 students.

    Cost:

    • There is a $5 activity fee that will be used for the girls during club meetings. Any leftover fees will go towards end-of-the-year activities or be carried over to the next year.
    • A SciGirls T-shirt is required to attend any field trips or other off-campus club activities and our annual STEM night

     

Montford Middle Schoo by Kelly Emerson