Learn About STEM

The Need

In Toledo Public Schools, only 30% of elementary students and 33% of middle school students tested at or above the proficient level for math. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) offers an engaging way to improve math understanding.

STEM Shortage

Project-based STEM build skills by emphasizing design, prototyping and problem solving. However, long-form projects are difficult in a conventional classroom. And most local community science opportunities are limited to single session experiences.

STEM Solutions

Kool Kat Science addresses these gaps by providing project-based STEM classes at low or no cost. Each project is 3-6 sessions long and is ideally suited for 2Gen (two-generational) learning.

Science:

Kids love science. Visit any science center on a Saturday afternoon, and you’ll see bright eyed youngsters having fun. But, real learning requires wrestling with a problem that only science can solve.

Technology:

Most students are very familiar with technology. In the STEM classroom, technology goes beyond entertainment to serve as a tool for research, design, collaboration and presentation.

CAD software — Sketchup is an easy-to-use 3D modeling tool used in schools for design and visualization.

Engineering:

Engineering is all about problem solving. STEM classrooms use the Engineering Design Process to design and build solutions to real world challenges.

pulleys and strings on a model — This STEM class built cardboard models to figure out how to move a puppet jaw with a pulley, lever and elastic.

Math:

Math is the language that make design and measurement possible. STEM teams use math to design prototypes and compare alternate ideas.

Magnet car race course — STEM club teams used math to design obstacle courses for their magnet cars.

Frequently Asked

What’s in our STEM Toolbox?

The Kool Katz have you covered with a full compliment of tools to aid your child’s ability to learn. Explore how we do it, by visiting each section below.