Middle School Outreach

Summer 2011Anna, Kellee, Latana, and Zac

Our MissionWe aim to help middle school aged

children in science summer camps explore their options about the future and use their interests to guide their paths!

GoalsVisit the Florida State University Magnet Lab

and the Challenger Center to give short presentations and survey the students on their interests

Create a comprehensive contact list of local middle schools

Contact local middle schools to establish a connection for future outreach groups

What We AccomplishedVisited the Challenger Center’s Robotics Camp

on July 12

Created four presentations to provide to the fall outreach group

Collected information on the interests of the students to sculpt a further curriculum

Contact list including the email addresses of principals and technology teachers at the middle schools [including the Metropolitan Cathedral of Truth group of students at Rickards High School]

Challenger Center 7/12

Challenger Center 7/12

Challenger Center 7/12

Challenger Center 7/12

Challenger Center 7/12

CurriculumWhat is IT?

Graphic Design & Technology

Metrics- 100% of the students were

interested in computers- 85% interested in games- 46% interested in graphics

- 61% of kids help fix technology issues in their homes

- 61% of the children had mobile devices

- 100% enjoyed science experiments and projects

- 61% of the kids were interested in at least three of the listed areas of science

What does it mean?Most of the interest lay in gaming and

graphics, as well as technology development and security

The combination of strong interest in both science and technology provides ample opportunities for career and future development

If the students continue to pursue their interests, the opportunities they will have as they grow will be exponentially greater than what is present today – awesome!

Questions or comments?