GGS After School Program

Just like our GEMS-GISE Summer programs, the Afterschool GEMS-GISE STEM Academy focuses on academic standards and explorations of science and mathematics through project-based and problem-based learning experiences. Classes integrate engineering and technology concepts. These highly engaging STEM courses will be available through distance learning. GEMS-GISE coaches will be teaching the courses live online through a hands-on project based approach exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math! All course supplies and materials provided. Students can register for one or two courses for Fall 2020. Please rank your choices further below in the application in order of preference. Please check back for Cultural Immersion course options!

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GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Mathematics, and Science)
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BILINGUAL
THE CULTURAL IMMERSION COURSE (Gr K-5 only-start date to be determined)

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RANK THE FOLLOWING K-5 COURSES, WITH 1 BEING YOUR FIRST CHOICE (see 6-8 choices below if student is in middle school):

Create, Problem Solve, Learn about LOTS of Buttons, Robots, Caterpillars, Butterflies AND Build Math Skills! Experience hands-on projects, meet with teachers and friends! (Content focus: Math and Science)

Project Based Learning Math (Gr K-1)

This class will be learning the basic Hmong language, reading, writing, speaking, and traditional culture. Students will engage in visual arts-biliteracy with STEM embedded projects.

Hmong Culture-STEM Course (Gr K-2)

Learn coding and engineering to create interactive stories, design animations and games, build apps, and make incredible projects. Students explore the engineering process by designing their own Hexbug sumo bots with attachments. (Content focus: Integrated STEM)

Coding-Engineering (Gr K-3)

Students investigate through engaging hands on activities Simple Machines and Mechanisms. Students learning: Simple machines make work easier. Simple machines have few or no moving parts. Simple machines and mechanisms change the direction of a force or the amount of force needed to do something.

Simple Machines and Mechanisms (Gr K-3)

Design and Engineer your own STEMspiration projects! The Explore Projects include STEM learning through constructing and redesigning a tilting maze, bird feeder, musical instrument, parachutes, and large structures. In STEM Explorer you will create, discover and innovate! (Content focus: Engineering and Science)

STEM Explorer (Gr K-3)

Using the Engineering Design Process, students will be able to visualize and create stories focusing on beginning, middle, end, character development, and problems/solution. Students create and present short stories as a team using Legos as well as the Stop Go Animation process/Strategy.

Story Starters (Gr K-3)

The American Indian STEAM Immersive Experience is designed to enhance students’ knowledge of the unique heritage of American Indian nations found MN. This course emphasizes Indigenous ways of knowing and learning in the past and present while also exploring American Indian contributions to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Topics include: American Indian language and vocabulary, culture based stories and oral histories, Indigenous star knowledge, methods for keeping count, traditional and contemporary expressions of models through art, and various engineering and design activities related to winter.

American Indian STEAM Immersive Experience (Gr K-5)

Students explore motion, light, sound, heat, growth, and powering technology hands-on experiments to explore the fundamental concepts of energy. Students learn to make observations, measure, record results, compare and contrast, categorize, make predictions, analyze and graph results, and draw conclusions.

Energy Explorations (Gr K-5)

Get active with KoolFit-2four7! Participate in a wide variety of dynamic fitness, recreation and wellness classes. Explore how science and technology unite with KoolFit-2four7! All district issued or personal devices will work. The equipment for grade levels varies. (Content focus: Science, Technology, Physical Education, and Wellness)

KoolFit-2four7 (Gr K-5)

Join us in this exciting journey across Latin America. All you need is a curious mind and a burning desire to “use our differences to make a difference.” In this creative, energetic virtual experience you will become immersed in the immigrant experience. You will listen to Latin American stories, who they are and who they want to become. Through arts, literature, social traditions and games, you will learn about Latin American historical contributions and gain a deeper understanding of the main values within the culture you interact with daily and how these values impact communication, relationships and teamwork. Beyond the color of our eyes, hair and skin... Are we really that different? Come join us and find out!

Latin American Studies (Gr K-5)

Explore STEM concepts through both fiction and non-fiction picture books. Then become the scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians through exciting hands-on experiments and activities you discovered in the books you have read! (Content focus: STEM and Reading/Language Arts)

STEM Stories (Gr K-5)

Create, Problem Solve, Learn about Wasps, Bees, Zoo Animals AND Build Math Skills! Experience hands-on projects, meet with teachers and friends! (Content focus: Math and Science)

Project Based Learning Math (Gr 2-3)

Explore the value of creativity as you bring your biggest ideas to life through Design Thinking! Successful entrepreneurs create sketches, build prototypes, design logos and market their products while protecting their intellectual property. Be the designer and creator of your own inventions! You will use your imagination in Flight Lab as you investigate flight with paper planes, gliders, rockets, heliballs and hand-copters. In Design A Sports Arena you trade inventor playing cards, create and play your own high-energy hover-ball games, then design and build the ultimate sports complex! Using your problem solving skills you will also discover ways to protect the Earth’s ecosystems. Activities include competing in zipline races, exploring energy conservation, eliminating pollution and helping wildlife in habitats across the country.

Camp Invention (Gr 3-5)

This class will be learning about the Hmong language, history, and culture. Students will engage in biliteracy materials with STEM projects using critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Hmong Culture-STEM Course (Gr 3-5)

Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Explore how to use science and engineering design to build a working model roller coaster. Examine what the top roller coasters have in common. Learn about what makes a roller coaster work and creatively design your optimal ride and amusement park attraction! Create a video of your roller coaster in action! (Content focus: Science and Engineering)

Roller Coaster Science (Gr 3-5)

Investigate Biomedical Science. Students will explore the science of DNA through engaging hands-on modeling/simulation activities and experiments involving hair, fingerprints, blood type, eye characteristics, and infectious disease. This class will offer students an opportunity to work with real scientists as part of their investigations. (Content focus: Science and Technology)

Biomedical (Gr 4-5)

Students will be able to build up their creativity, problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills. Students construct prototypes and modify designs to make sure they support the designed function, aesthetics, and ergonomics. Students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and presentation skills of design prototypes.

Design Technology (Gr 4-5)

Spark some fun with Electroworks and electronic projects. Included are center-based experiments on static electricity, batteries, magnets, electromagnetism, and circuits. Students will create and explore a variety of safe electrical circuits, energy, and electronics through a range of hands on projects and computer based simulations.

ElectroWorks & Electronics (Gr 4-5)

Learn about mechanical design, construction, programming, and teamwork skills. Construct your MBot robot prototype using building elements, motors, and sensors. Program robots with the computer to move, react, and make sounds. Utilize prototypes and programming skills to solve design challenges. Teams will program their MBot for the Mars Challenge and competitively code using CoderZ EV3 simulations. Note: MBot and Mars Mat provided; programming software is web-based so students will use their MPS issued Chromebooks/Laptops. (Content Focus: Engineering, Computer Science and STEM)

Explore Robotics (Gr 4-5)

Investigate the Natural Pathways in our environment. Students will explore food webs, owl pellets, camouflage and mimicry, invasive species, oil spills, and sustainability through engaging hands-on activities and experiments. This class will offer students an opportunity to work with real scientists as part of their investigations. (Content focus: Science and Technology)

Natural Systems (Gr 4-5)

Create, Problem Solve, Learn about Pets, Zookeepers, Disney/Cartoon Characters AND Build Math Skills! Experience hands-on projects, meet with teachers and friends! (Content focus: Math and Science)

Project Based Learning Math (Gr 4-5)

Design and Engineer your own STEM projects! The Create Projects include STEM learning through constructing and redesigning catapults, balloon cars, Da Vinci bridges, inventions, and friction climbers. In STEM Creator you will explore, discover and innovate! (Content focus: Engineering and Science)

STEM Creator (Gr 4-5)

RANK THE FOLLOWING 6-8 COURSES, WITH 1 BEING YOUR FIRST CHOICE:

Integrated engineering and design that answers affordability and sustainability needed for the 21st century. Everything you need in less than 200 square feet: learn the basics of architecture, design, construction, electrical engineering and plumbing. Join us in taking the tiny house design challenge! (Content focus: Math, Science and Engineering)

Architectural Design (Gr 6-8)

Students will be able to build up their creativity, problem solving, planning, and evaluation skills. Students construct prototypes and modify designs to make sure they support the designed function, aesthetics, and ergonomics. Students will enhance their communication, teamwork, and presentation skills of design prototypes.

Design Technology (Gr 6-8)

ElectroWorks & Electronics -Spark some fun with electroworks and electronic projects. Included are center-based experiments on static electricity, batteries, magnets, electromagnetism, and circuits. Students will create and explore a variety of safe electrical circuits, energy, and electronics through a range of hands on projects and computer based simulations.

ElectroWorks & Electronics (Gr 6-8)

Exploration and Dynamic Application of Robotics and Computer Science with leading-edge tech (MBots) and software (makeblock) through mechanical design, construction, programming and teamwork skills. After constructing an MBot prototype using building elements, motors and sensors, students will: 1) design, construct and modify a variety of attachments and 2) use makeblock programming to solve increasing complex challenges on their Mars Mat. Using CoderZ student teams will competitively code EV3 simulations. Note: MBot and Mars Mat provided; programming software is web-based so students will use their MPS issued Chromebooks/Laptops. (Content Focus: Engineering, Computer Science and STEM)

Explore Robotics (Gr 6-8)

Invention is much more than a eureka moment! With Invention Project®, students can learn the business of innovation, from prototype to product launch. Through high-energy, hands-on activities, our program empowers each participant to turn ideas into inventions, and find out how to bring those inventions to market. Inspire to share your creativity and innovations! (Content focus: Engineering and Art)

Invention Project (Gr 6-8)

Get active with KoolFit-2four7! Participate in a wide variety of dynamic fitness, recreation and wellness classes. Explore how science and technology unite with KoolFit-2four7! All district issued or personal devices will work. The equipment for grade levels varies. (Content focus: Science, Technology, Physical Education, and Wellness)

KoolFit-2four7 (Gr 6-8)

Develop your visual literacy skills while capturing life in this engaging, hands-on photography class. Have your voice heard through contributing original story ideas and writing from student perspectives in the GEMS/GISE/STEM newspaper. Students will learn Journalism basics such as interviewing, note-taking, developing story ideas, editing, and publishing writing in the GEMS/GISE/STEM student newspaper. Aspiring writers wanted!

Photography & Journalism (Gr 6-8)

Have you ever ridden a roller coaster? Have you ever wanted to design your own? Explore how to use science and engineering design to build a working model roller coaster. Examine what the top roller coasters have in common. Learn about what makes a roller coaster work and creatively design your optimal ride and amusement park attraction! Create a video of your roller coaster in action! (Content focus: Science and Engineering)

Roller Coaster Science (Gr 6-8)

In this course you will explore music through recording, editing and composing using the program Soundtrap. While exploring music through these different digital and electronic processing projects, students will also learn about the acoustics, math, electronics, and physics behind their creative endeavor. (Content focus: Music and Engingeering)

Sonic Pi Studio (Gr 6-8)

Design and Engineer your own STEM projects! The Innovator Projects include STEM learning through constructing and redesigning catapults, trebuchets, kites, and solar cars. In STEM Innovator you will explore, discover and create! (Content focus: Engineering and Science)

STEM Innovator (Gr 6-8)

Discover alternative energy. Student design and build a wind turbine that generates electricity. Start by experimenting and changing blade designs. Learn how the shape, pitch, and number of blades affect how much electricity the wind turbine can generate. How much electricity can you generate?

Wind Turbines & ALT Energery (Gr 6-8)

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The following are CITYWIDE courses. Choose all that are possible for your child and your family, please note grade level of each course (all Extended Day courses are designed to be outside of your child's regularly schedule school day).

CITYWIDE SESSIONS

Monday and Wednesday 4:30-5:30PM STEM Stories Anna Dahl (K-1)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30 PM-4:30PM American Indian STEAM Immersive Experience Siena Braun (K-2)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30 PM-4:30PM KOOLFIT2four7 Nancy Duwenhoegger (K-2)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM Cross-Cultural Connections Latin America Corin Pastrana (K-2)
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 PM-4:30PM Hmong Culture STEM Course Mee Xiong (K-2)
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM KOOLFIT2four7 Jeff Sanders (K-5)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM STEM Stories Arika Quintinilla (1-2)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM PBL Math Abbie Finger (2-3)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM Story Starters Desiree Hyrkas (3-4)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30 PM-4:30PM American Indian STEAM Immersive Experience Anjanette Parisien (3-5)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM Camp Invention Rob Rand (3-5)
Monday and Wednesday 3:30 PM-4:30PM KOOLFIT2four7 Paul Sarver (3-5)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM Cross-Cultural Connections Latin America David Translavina (3-5)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM Hmong Culture STEM Course Meng Xiong (3-5)
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30=4:30PM Camp Invention Tammy Cowan (3-5)
Tuesdays and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM STEM Creators Rob Rand (3-5)
Monday and Tuesday 3:30-4:30PM Natural Systems / Biomedical Frank Goodrich (3-5)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30-5:30PM Wind Turbines David Nolde (4-5)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM STEM Stories Deb Scherber (4-5)
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM PBL Math Abbie Finger (4-5)
Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM Natural Systems/Biomedical Robyn Connelly (4-5)
Monday and Wednesday 4:30PM-5:30PM STEM Innovator Kenneth Vreeland (6-8)
Tuesday and Thursday 4:30PM-5:30PM STEM Innovator Robyn Connelly (6-8)

A STEM Academy Activity Kit will be provided for students to use for online synchronous (live online class, not self-paced) learning with their teacher. STEM Academy Kit pick up and drop off information coming soon. Each child enrolled will need a device for after school programming during live, teacher time (synchronous).

The following are SCHOOL SPECIFIC. Choose all are possible for your child and your family if your child attends the given school, please note grade level of each course (all Extended Day courses are designed to be outside of your child's regularly schedule school day).

SCHOOL SPECIFIC SESSIONS

ANDERSON Wednesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30PM Natural Systems Heather Mariskanish (4-5)
ANDERSON Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM Rollercoaster Science Benjamin Kimmel (3-5)
BARTON Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM KoolFit-2Four7 Ashley Firouzi (3-5)
CITYVIEW Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM PBL Math Kris Romsdal (K-1)
FIELD Tuesday and Thursday 3:00-5:00PM STEM Stories Stacy Risinger (5)
FIELD Tuesday and Thursday 2;30-3:30PM Photography Emily Ringold (6-8)
FOLWELL Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30 PBL Math Erika Werner (2-3)
FRANKLIN Monday and Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM STEM Innovator John Hayes (6-8)
HIA Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM Natural Systems Julie Winkles (3-4)
HIAWATHA Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM STEM Stories Gabrielle Bliss (K-1)
JEFFERSON Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM Camp Invention SPANISH Victor Martinez (2-3)
JEFFERSON Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM Camp Invention ENGLISH Victor Martinez (2-3)
LAKE HARRIET LOWER Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM PBL Math Amy Hollemback (K-1)
LAKE HARRIET LOWER Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM Explore Robotics L. Michael Brown (3-4)
LAKE HARRIET UPPER Tuesday and Thursday 8:00-9:00AM Explore Robotics Jeff Tousignant (6-8)
LORING Monday and Wednesday 4:30-5:30PM KoolFit-2Four7 Nancy Duwenhoegger (K-2)
LUCY LANEY Tuesday and Thursday 2:45-3:45PM STEM Explorers Chris Hochstatter (1-2)
NELLIE STONE JOHNSON Monday and Wednesday 3:00-4:00PM KoolFit-2Four7 Jennifer Stecker (3-4)
NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM Amazing Architecture Teri Sue Hitchcock (6-8)
NORTHROP Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:00PM Camp Invention Katrina Hayek Munsisoumang (4-5)
OLSON Monday and Wednesday 4:30-5:30PM STEM Innovators Rondi Lund (6-8)
SANFORD Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM KoolFit-2Four7 Julie Anderson (6-8)
SEWARD Monday and Wednesday 2:30-3:30PM Biomedical Lisa Herr (4-5)
SEWARD Monday and Wednesday 2:30-3:30PM Rollercoaster Science Doug Brown (6-7)
SEWARD Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM Sonic Pi Zac Kamm (6-8)
SHERIDAN Tuesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM Simple Machines Maria Pena (2-3)
SHERIDAN Wednesday and Thursday 2:30-3:30PM PBL Math Sara Moen (2-3)
SULLIVAN Wednesday and Thursday 3:30-4:30PM PBL Math Whitney Newbauer (3-5)
WEBSTER Monday and Wednesday 3:30-4:30PM STEM Stories Julia Roble (3-4)

STUDENTS WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN PROJECT AND PROBLEM BASED COURSES. CONSISTENT ATTENDANCE FOR THE FULL PROGRAM IS ESSENTIAL. WE PLEDGE THAT IF ADMITTED INTO THE 2020 GEMS/GISE/STEM AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT THE STUDENT WILL ATTEND ALL SESSIONS, WORK HARD WITH THEIR GROUP, COOPERATE AND RESPECTFUL WITH ALL PARTICIPANTS AND ADULTS IN THE PROGRAM AND BE AN AMBASSADOR FOR THE PROGRAM AT ALL PUBLIC EVENTS.

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MY STUDENT HAS MY FULL SUPPORT AND CONSENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE 2020 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM. I HAVE READ OVER THE MATERIAL AND PLEDGE MY EFFORT TO HELPING MY STUDENT BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE PROGRAM. I UNDERSTAND THAT AN ONLINE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM INDICATES CONSENT AND SERVES AS A SIGNATURE.

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