Vermont Afterschool is proud to be part of Million Girls Moonshot (a STEM Next Opportunity Fund initiative), working to inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through out-of-school-time programs over the next five years.
It will inspire and prepare the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in STEM learning opportunities through afterschool and summer programs over the next 5 years.
We encourage you to check back each month for new and exciting Million Girls Moonshot STEM resources. If you are using these resources please fill out this quick survey so Vermont Afterschool can see how these resources are being distributed. Thank you!
In partnership with Verizon, STEM Next has curated bundles of lessons and activities from Verizon Innovative Learning HQ and created STEM Learning Journeys packed with activities, lessons, and facilitation guides aimed at making STEM education accessible, engaging, and impactful. For each journey (Climate Action, Earth Learning, Game Design, and Design & Code), you’ll find a description of the journey, a list of lessons, how to prepare for each lesson, a step-by-step facilitation guide, and a day in the life of the Top 10 Careers related to the journey. Click for more info and to start your journey.
STEM Next aims to raise awareness of the four research-based practices—Access to STEM, Engineering Mindsets, Role Model, Mentors and Families, and STEM Pathways and Transition—proven to remove barriers to access and quality STEM learning experiences for youth.
STEM Next is committed to strengthening career awareness and exploration in out of school time so youth are prepared for whatever comes NEXT.