Project

4th Graders as Scientists


Description

The 4th Graders as Scientists was a four-day event that took place in spring 2023. The program brought fourth graders from Crawford Central School District (CCSD) to Allegheny College to help them prepare for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment exams (PSSAs) and to learn about STEM careers.


Outcome

Hands-on science activities were presented during a four-day event by Allegheny faculty and students and educators from regional nonprofits to approximately 250 Crawford Central School District fourth graders.

Project Details

IMPACT TEAM
Education and Social Development

TYPE
Conferences/Publications
ALIC - Community Partners as Educators
Economic Development and Workforce Development Stories

STATUS
Completed

FACULTY/STAFF SUPERVISOR
Dr. Lisa Whitenack

STUDENT(S)
Kaitlyn Royal

COMMUNITY PARTNER(S)
Crawford Central School District; Creek Connections; Crawford County K-12 Career Education Alliance; Ann Noonen (Crawford Central School District)