Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to lead the Green Superheroes of Science (GSOS) program, an educational offering for youth in grades K-3.
As a Teen Superhero of Science, you are responsible for creating virtual experiences for younger youth to explore, test and discover polymer science as they participate in weekly STEM experiments.
What you'll do
- Build valuable skills in public speaking, teamwork, mentoring and group facilitation.
- Interact with other teens from across Minnesota.
- Participate in a unique leadership opportunity to lead and teach science in a virtual environment.
- Receive leadership mentoring from 4-H staff.
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Teens in grades 6-12 can apply to become a leader in the GSOS program.
To apply, complete the brief Teen Superheroes of Science application by March 25, 2024.
As a teen leader, you will lead
- Fun and active live activities with youth in grades K-3.
- Games and icebreakers to get younger youth excited and ready to share what they learned.
- "Show and tell" small group sessions for youth to share their science experiments.
Time commitment
Teen Superheroes of Science contribute six to seven hours of time throughout the leadership experience.
- Training: one-hour virtual session with fellow teen leaders (date TBD)
- Live Zoom sessions: 30 minutes weekly
- In 2024, these will be on the following Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The April 30 meeting will be longer, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
- Join 15 minutes prior to each Thursday's live GSOS gathering to prepare and 15 minutes after the GSOS live session for debriefing.
- Attend weekly 30-minute check-ins on Wednesdays to plan and prepare for roles in partnership with 4-H staff.
- Do the GSOS science experiments before the weekly check-in sessions.
Contacts
Amie Mondl, Extension educator, rober199@umn.edu
Heidi Wyatt, 4-H program associate, wyat0003@umn.edu
Anne Stevenson, Extension educator, steve020@umn.edu