Middle School Students Getting Hooked on Science and Engineering

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The 411: Successfully Funded Project to Impact Science Education 

Found on: https://wefunder.com/impact.science.education

We're piloting our curriculum in 60+ California school districts, reaching 10,000 students. Our lessons move away from traditional textbook teaching to a hands-on model based on direct engagement, teamwork and problem solving. We believe all students should have a chance to do science and engineering, not just read about it or watch it on a screen. Our first paying school district loved our curriculum so much that they renewed for a 2-year contract after using it for only half a year.

Ladie Malek

CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT, IMPACT SCIENCE EDUCATION

OUR AMBITION

We aim to bring high-quality learning to all science classrooms every day, to unlock every student’s potential and curiosity, and help teachers prepare students for college and careers. Right now, only 1 in 3 eighth grade students tests proficient in science. Our goal is for all students to achieve or exceed proficiency with our hands-on science teaching approach. We've launched in California but plan to be in 18 more states by 2019 and an established curriculum option in all 50 states by 2022.

KEY FACTS

• Piloting in 60+ California school districts and reaching approximately 10,000 students.
• Raised $415,000 so far.
• Our first paying customer, a mid-sized school district, renewed their Impact Science Education contract for an additional two years after using it for a partial year.
• On track to be on the California State Approved curriculum list.

Comprehensive and Engaging Middle School Science Lessons

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education is a critical component of K-12 education. We're focusing on middle school because for a lot of students, it's the first time they have a science class with a science-focused teacher. By the time students get to high school and pick their classes, they're setting their course for their future. 

 If we can set students up in middle school to be excited about science and engineering, and empower them to feel they are creative, intelligent individuals who are capable of going into any field, then they will have access to more opportunities going forward.

Made For Teachers, by Teachers

 Being teachers ourselves with over 40 years of combined experience, we know what works in a classroom and what doesn't. No more "read this chapter and take the quiz at the end" — our lessons are hands-on and creative, which allows students to critically engage with the material rather than forgetting it soon after they read it.