The BioBus is a mobile science laboratory loaded with research-grade microscopes and computers associated with a wide variety of lessons and labs led by PhD level scientists. As you could imagine from its name, the BioBus can come to your school, Museum, afterschool program, and science fair for fun, hands on labs and activities.
The bus itself is radically sustainable and carbon neutral with it’s daily energy needs met by solar panels, a wind turbine, and an engine that runs on waste vegetable oil. In addition, it uses low-environmental impact and salvaged materials for projects whenever feasible in an effort to reduce waste.
Robotics Resources
The FIRST website (usfirst.org) is an essential resource for the teams in all things FLL. Its resource page also provides a number of robotics resources.
In terms of programming and design, we recommend LEGO Engineering. The program is coordinated through Tufts and provides some excellent tutorials and reference guides for coaches and instructors.
For team management, mission rules, and worksheets, The TechBrick is an excellent website.
Finally, The NXT Step is a great blog for all things LEGO Mindstorms.
TASC is one of the driving forces behind STEM education afterschool programs. Their webpage includes resources for funding, advocacy, job opportunities, and a calendar of upcoming activities. They also offer a wide array of STEM modules and help afterschool programs get these modules up and running.
Field Trips are an exciting and essential part of afterschool education but it can be difficult to find affordable and nearby trips. The Urban Park Rangers link New Yorkers to a wonderful array of guided field trips in parks all over the City.
Check them out on the web or call 311.
I am so interested in this program for my eight year old son. How can I contact a school near where we live who has the after school STEM program? Please contact me asap, school approaches. D. Gibson 718 570 6490