Overview
STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education. It is an interdisciplinary approach that helps students succeed in college and in their future careers. The focus of a STEM education is hands-on, problem-based learning.
Contact the Extension Area Specialist
STEM Agent with Youth at the ‘Growing Slime’ Fair Activity 2023
Stephanie Lamm, STEM Program Associate
Email: stephanie.lamm@colostate.edu
Phone: 970-249-3935
About Us
The 4-H School Enrichment and Outreach projects are designed to enhance classroom education with experience-based learning – ”Learn By Doing”.
Classroom-ready projects teach life skills as well as specific subject matter with the help of 4-H Curriculum.
We have a variety of different topics and curriculum we can cover or provide to you! Many of our programs are aligned to CDOE Standards for easy classroom or after school implementation.
Updated in 2021, we invite you to check out our STEM Loan Out Kits, available through the TRA Extension STEM Loan Out program. We currently have 25+ kits fully stocked with lesson plans, hands on activities, and most supplies. Kits can be checked out for 30 days to classrooms, care centers, and even for home use!
We happily provide many of our programs at low cost or free to our communities! Any cost that is associated with our programs is for supplies related to re-stocking or replacing.
Programs
Please explore our updated listing of online STEM Activities and Kits! STEM Programming is available throughout the Tri River Area!
Sample Activity – Soil Science: Separating Soil Particle Size
Print Out for Video: Soil Particle Size: Directions, Datasheet, Lab, and Data Analysis
Follow Us on Facebook! STEM Videos on YouTube STEMin Blog!
Sample programs we provide:
Embryology – Grades 1st-5th: Hatch fertilized chicken eggs in your classroom! Kit includes supplies, 6 lessons that are aligned to CDOE Standards, and supplemental curriculum. Kits may be checked out for in-classroom or home use! As of fall 2024, we will be charging a $20 check out fee for the incubator.
Glo-Germ/Handwashing – Grades K-5th: Teach your students the importance of hand washing to help to stop the spread of illnesses and germs.
Kevin 2.0!
Soil Science – Grades 2nd-HS: Soil is the foundation to plant growth, but not all soils are alike. There are different particle sizes in different types of soils. Students learn to collect different samples of soils from around the area and separate the layers and particles. They also perform a survey of the area’s that soils were collected from and journal what soil combinations serve as the best for plant growth. (See sample video above!)
Kevin the Skeleton – All Grades: Kevin 2.0, is the newest addition to our arsenal of STEM related items! Kevin is a full sized plaster model of the human skeletal system. Traveling with him comes a fully annotated poster of the bones, muscles, and even nerve pathways for students to learn about. Check him out today!
Dissection Studies – Middle/High School: Have a class excited about dissection studies, but lacking the equipment? We have a full dissection kit set up for 20 individuals to complete dissection studies. Our STEM Agent is also available to complete in-person dissection learning and can help you source materials for your class session. 2 Microscopes are also available for loan out if you want to look closer at samples or related studies.
If you are looking for a different type of kit or activity, please contact STEM Agent Stephanie Lamm at 970-249-3935 to find out how CSU Extension can help you!
For more information about what CSU Extension can supply to you and your programs, please check out the CSU STEM Center.
