GYSTC Monthly Newsletter - January 2022

GYSTC has launched our new monthly newsletter and we are so excited to share what has been happening all over our state. Check out our January newsletter at the link below. 

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2022 Georgia STEM Scholar Recipients

GYSTC wants to congratulate our FY 2022 Georgia STEM Scholar Award Winners. Click below to see the recipients.

Click to see our FY 2022 Georgia STEM Scholar Award Recipients

Science Today

SCIENCE TODAY classes will provide a standards-based lesson which will allow students to develop an understanding of the content and do a hands-on experiment. Consumable supplies will be provided for all students. The cost for an entire class is based upon class size.

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STEM Essentials Workshop

The STEM Essentials Workshop models a practical and hands-on approach to STEM instruction. Each lesson emphasizes the Georgia Standards of Excellence while also showing how to make 3D connections in ways that promote student passion for and understanding of STEM endeavors.

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TRAVELING THE EXTRA MILE FOR GEORGIA STEM SCHOLAR AWARDEES

GYSTC takes great pride in our STEM Scholars – past, present and future!

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Upcoming Events

  • STEM Essentials Workshop
    January 25, 2022 9:00 am

    The STEM Essentials Workshop models a practical and hands-on approach to STEM instruction. Utilizing the 5E Instructional Model, these lessons are essential to any science classroom because they are engaging, affordable, and re-usable. Each lesson emphasizes the Georgia Standards of Excellence while also showing how to make 3D connections in ways that promote student passion for and understanding of STEM endeavors. Like your students, you will create, design, collaborate, and solve as you engage in relevant hands-on explorations.

  • Soil Sleuths
    February 1, 2022 9:00 am

    In this lesson, students will develop their understanding of physical attributes of soil. Students will collect a soil sample and use tools to examine it and collect data. The STEM career of pedologist will also be introduced.

  • Sending Secret Messages
    February 3, 2022 9:00 am

    In this lesson, students will explore how sound waves travel through various materials. Students will build a sound transmission device and work to transmit a secret message to their teammates. The STEM career of audiologist will also be introduced.

  • Keeping It Cool
    February 4, 2022 9:00 am

    In this lesson, students will expand their knowledge about the changes that occur in matter. Students will conduct a series of investigations and use their knowledge to design a cooler. The STEM career of food scientist will also be introduced.

  • Sun Seekers
    February 8, 2022 9:00 am

    In this lesson, students will explore sources of heat energy. Students will use their knowledge to design a solar cooker to heat up a tasty snack! The STEM career of solar energy systems engineer will also be introduced.

ABOUT

The Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC) is dedicated to promoting student interest and achievement in science and mathematics. As our mission states, Georgia Youth Science and Technology Centers, Inc. strives to provide quality programs for teachers of STEM subjects that improve the teaching and learning process at the kindergarten through eighth grade levels. We aim to stimulate a child’s interest from an early age to enjoy, not fear, the knowledge of science.

In addition, GYSTC’s services continue to enhance teacher quality and student achievement in science and math through innovative programming. Since 1989, GYSTC has provided supplemental STEM training to nearly 2 million K-8 teachers and students. GYSTC provides these services through a network of 10 regional centers and programs located throughout the state in many of the highest need areas.

Become A Member Of GYSTC

GYSTC memberships are open to all public, private, charter and homeschools in Georgia. Memberships are available on the system level. To view all GYSTC memberships and fill out a membership questionnaire of desired membership levels click on the link below.

Become A Member Of GYSTC

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Educator Programs

In-Class Field Trips

An in-class field trip is a unique experience for the classroom teacher and the students class to view science from a different perspective.

Professional Learning Workshops

These one-hour sessions cover a variety of topics to enhance the teaching capabilities of educators.

STUDENT PROGRAMS

In-Class Field Trips

An in-class field trip is a unique experience for the classroom teacher and the students class to view science from a different perspective.

Family STEM Nights

Join one of our Virtual STEM Nights! Everyone in your family can participate. Activities are appropriate for K-2, 3-5 or 6-8, depending on the session you join.

DONATE TO GYSTC

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Please Help Support GYSTC

GYSTC’s unique profile and proven track record in addressing the critical and underserved areas of STEM education are our greatest strengths. However, we are challenged by the need to maintain and increase our revenue in a time of more needed virtual learning. One obvious solution is to work harder, smarter and more creatively to devise innovative programs that will compel support; we are doing that! This year, GYSTC served 31,358 students and teachers in 245 schools from 89 school districts. GYSTC provided nearly $1 million for supplemental STEM education for Georgia teachers and students in FY 2021! Empowering students for STEM careers is what we do!

Latest News

Check out GYSTC’s January 2022 Newsletter

By gystc | January 11, 2022

Check out our January 2022 newsletter below. GYSTC STEM Today – January 2022 Newsletter

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GYSTC Celebrates with Service

By gystc | December 7, 2021

GYSTC’s Holiday celebration this year was to pack STEM “kits” for Clay County Middle School students and Children’s Hospital of Atlanta -Egleston patients. The theme for our celebration was celebrating with service and needing STEM Santas to help in our workshop. Many of our State Board Members volunteered their time to help pack backpacks and…

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2022 Georgia STEM Scholar Award Recipients

By gystc | November 30, 2021

GYSTC is proud to honor 23 recipients of our coveted 2022 Georgia STEM Scholar Awards. This outstanding group of educators was chosen for their thoughtful engagement with their students which, over the last year, resulted in imaginative classroom lessons that taught and support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. Our recipients are winners! Winners…

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Download our FY 2021 Summary Report

By gystc | October 13, 2021

The following GYSTC, Inc. FY 2021 Summary Report highlights several of our programs and activities we are all so happy to be a part of. We are extremely grateful and thankful to all of our partners. We could not operate or provide supplemental STEM resources to the teachers and students of Georgia without their support….

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TRAVELING THE EXTRA MILE FOR GEORGIA STEM SCHOLAR AWARDEES

By pressable | March 9, 2021

GYSTC takes great pride in our STEM Scholars – past, present and future! The annual selections for this special group showcase the dedication, innovation and excellence in classroom teaching these creative educators perform daily. Unfortunately, for the second year, COVID-19 has forced the postponement of the joyous celebrations which see the winners travel to Atlanta…

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Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center (GYSTC) and AT&T Support Georgia Students Throughout COVID-19 with Remote STEM Learning

By Cody Richards | September 9, 2020

$50,000 Contribution from AT&T Connects Georgia students to GYSTC’s virtual learning experiences free of charge September 1, 2020, ATLANTA – With so many K-8 students in Georgia attending classes remotely this fall, Georgia Youth Science & Technology Center (GYSTC) is delivering virtual learning field trip experiences free of charge to Georgia public, private, charter and…

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