Summer Scholars is a free program offering innovative and immersive experiences that inspire students to discover new possibilities through hands-on learning and real-world connections.
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) Summer Scholars offers free, innovative, and immersive experiences designed to inspire students and foster their interests through hands-on learning. The program aims to challenge students to explore a world of possibilities both in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to forge their own paths, dream up new ideas, and find meaning in what they create. The curriculum integrates project-based and problem-based learning, focusing on a hands-on and minds-on approach that incorporates reading and math skills. Students engage in high-interest and rigorous STEM experiences, providing relevant, real-world connections and career explorations. The program also includes opportunities for outdoor learning, active investigative discovery, and field trips. Academies like GEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math, and Science) and GISE (Guys in Science and Engineering) focus on uncovering the wonders of STEM fields. Additionally, programs like the American Indian STEAM Experience enhance students' knowledge of Indigenous heritage and contributions to STEAM.
A typical day includes project-based and problem-based learning, engaging in high-interest STEM experiences, outdoor learning, active investigative discovery, and a half-hour of recess.
This program is ideal for students in grades 1-12 who are eager to explore new possibilities, engage in hands-on STEM learning, and connect with peers in an immersive and inspiring environment.
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