Children's Museum of Denver

Through its newly redesigned STEM education program, the children's Museum of Denver, Butterfly Pavilion, and Denver Botanic Gardens will leverage their informal learning environments and expertise to provide robust learning labs that enhance STEM learning for underserved early elementary students (grades K-2) in local Title I schools. The museum will deliver STEM learning experiences for young children in order to nurture strong science identities and foster science process skills acquisition, as well as provide training and resources that equip teachers to offer high-quality science instruction and facilitation. Equally important, the program will engage families in exploring STEM together, connecting informal learning outside of school with the concepts and lessons that are being taught in the classroom. The program will deliver direct services to students, teachers, and families, such as in-class educational outreach sessions, field trips, teacher professional development, classroom supplies, Family Science Nights, and free annual family passes.