GYSTC A La Carte Services
These GYSTC value-added offerings to teachers and students suggest one or more exercises in the form of lessons, games, hands-on activities and experiments teachers can use to instruct and motivate their students.
An in-class field trip is a unique experience for the teacher and the students. It serves the dual purpose of embedded professional development for the teacher to see another teacher’s teaching model, and at the same time, lets the students engage in a hands-on experience with no bus fees. An experienced GYSTC instructor will join the teacher to present a lesson. The local teacher will be expected to be present the entire time and assist the GYSTC instructor in making the experience valuable to the teacher and the students alike. (Activity and materials included)
- Member System: Contact your Regional Coordinator
- Non-Member System: On-site In-Class Field Trip/Embedded Professional Learning sessions are $10 per student (discounts are available for > 75 students/travel fees may apply). Virtual In-Class Field Trip/Embedded Professional Learning sessions are $5 per student (A minimum of 30 students or shipping costs may apply). This includes the activity and materials.
GYSTC Centers, along with local school systems, colleges, universities, and local businesses identify and research solutions to address real-world problems in various regions in Georgia. The purpose of this event is to bring awareness to STEM related problems and careers and the role they play in Georgia’s economy.
- Member System: No additional cost
- Non-Member System: No additional cost
These workshops are offered in a one and two-day format at local schools, districts, and other various locations around the state of Georgia. They are structured specifically to help teachers understand and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through lessons that reflect knowledge of STEM content in the classroom. These workshops are usually scheduled upon request of the schools and school districts. (Materials Included)
- Member System: Contact your Regional Coordinator
- Non-Member System: Pricing for on-site professional learning workshops start at $1,500/day, additional costs may vary. Looking for more topics, or to schedule, please contact GYSTC at gystc@kennesaw.edu.
These virtual sessions cover a variety of topics to enhance the teaching capabilities of educators. These workshops are designed to increase preparedness and confidence and focus on topics of interest to aid teachers in developing creative lesson plans and novel approaches to effective engagement between instructor and student. These workshops are held online mostly after school hours.
- Member System:Contact your Regional Coordinator
- Non-Member System: Pricing for virtual professional learning workshops vary. Looking for more topics, or to schedule, please contact GYSTC at gystc@kennesaw.edu.
Regional-Centered STEM Workshop –
Regional-Centered STEM Workshops are offered on a two-day format at various locations around the state of Georgia. They are structured specifically to help teachers understand and integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through lessons that reflect knowledge of STEM content in the classroom.
With the engineering design process now being seriously integrated into Georgia’s standards, GYSTC has created special materials that orient teachers on what and how engineers go about their work. GYSTC believes its engineering/teacher programs are on the cutting edge of what is essential.
- Member System: Contact your Regional Coordinator
- Non-Member System: $150 per teacher (min 10 teachers)
A STEM Day/Family STEM Night is a community – school-based activity that allows students, parents, teachers, and care givers an opportunity to participate together in the excitement of STEM activities while, at the same time developing a basic understanding of the scientific principles that underpin what is happening before their eyes. Normally, an experienced GYSTC instructor will join with several local teachers to put on the programs together. These are after-school programs that begin in the early evening. The instructor will meet with the teachers before the event to orient them on the evening is to progress and to refresh the teachers’ knowledge of the science behind the entertainment part of the program. A local school, chosen by the school system, will define the broad parameters regarding such matters as the maximum number of participants, use of facilities and any other matters of importance to that particular school. The school is responsible for recruiting teachers to help with the program. (Materials Included)
- Member System: Contact your Regional Coordinator
- Non-Member System: $1,500 per event
STEM Discovery Camps -
STEM Discovery Camp is an exciting four-day learning experience for bright, forward-thinking elementary school (grades 3-5) students who will evolve into our next generation of science innovators, engineers, health and IT professionals. Early exposure to these fields can set today’s kids on a path to success by equipping them with the tools they will need to make wise and informed decisions about their future.
Students will have the opportunity to meet new friends while engaging in challenging activities, workshops, and simulations in a collegiate environment. GYSTC STEM Discovery Camp is the perfect opportunity for young and curious minds to explore the frontiers of 21st century science and technology.
The program typically meets after the end of the spring school term in a nearby school or other appropriate facility. Generally, the local school system or other community will assist GYSTC in acquiring a venue for the camp. GYSTC will provide all the materials for a successful program. (Materials Included)
- Member System: $50 per student (min. 15 students)
- Non-Member System: $100 per student (min. 15 students)
STEM Teacher Academy –
The GYSTC STEM Teacher Academy is comprised of 6 virtual, one-hour sessions on various current topics selected from subjects from the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. These sessions occur in the months of September, October, November, December, January, and February. The grade levels are 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Some sessions are 5th-8th while others are grade specific. Content and pedagogy are integrated throughout the classes. Applications are stressed. All curriculum materials are provided. In addition, all curriculum materials are keyed to the most current Georgia standards.
Each participant is expected to develop a lesson for his or her own classroom. During the winter and spring, one of GYSTC’s coaches will visit each teacher and assist him or her in delivering the lesson developed by the teacher. At the end of the Academy, teachers will receive a book of accumulated lessons for their own use. Additionally, they will participate in one industry tour/experience (If face-to-face, travel will not be included). Materials are included.
- Member System: $300 per teacher
- Non-Member System: $300 per teacher