Step-2-STEM

Steps-2-STEM is a STEM enrichment program that expands access to high quality STEM learning opportunities for elementary students in the Lincoln cluster.

Overview

Once a week 4th and 5th grade students from SDUSD Lincoln cluster elementary schools visit the Elementary Institute of Science. Students rotate through four STEM labs, where they engage in hands-on learning in subjects such as earth & space science, physical science, life science, computer science, engineering, and more. Each session lasts five weeks, with the goal of immersing students in the equivalent of 20-25 hours of STEM learning.

2017 – 18 PARTNER SCHOOLS:

  • Balboa Elementary
  • Johnson Elementary
  • Cesar Chavez Elementary
  • Porter Elementary
  • Chollas-Mead Elementary
  • Webster Elementary
  • Horton Elementary

1st Year Highlights

Steps-2-STEM launched during the 2016-17 academic year. Since its launch, school engagement, student reach, and stakeholder enthusiasm have shown the program to be an immensely positive asset for southeast San Diego’s STEM community.

STUDENT REACH:
363 students participated in at least one Steps-2-STEM session, which make up 54% of all the fourth and fifth graders in partner schools.

PILOT PARTNER SCHOOLS:
Chollas-Mead Elementary
Johnson Elementary
Porter Elementary

What Our Students Think of EIS

This was my son’s 3rd year doing EIS, and he loves it everytime! Every time I pick him up he can’t wait to tell me about the neat projects he did. He is really enthusiastic about learning new things

Denise V (Shawn, 10)

Danika has learnt so many topics at EIS. She also loves her instructors and is looking forward to registering for the spring programs.

Lesean G (Danika, 7)

EIS has been a very positive experience for my daughter Sophia. She is excited to go every week and I’m happy that she’s learning while doing something she loves.

Luis H (Sophia, 8)

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Elementary Institute of Science
608 51st Street
San Diego, CA 92114
619.263.2302