Appropriate for Ages 6-12. Join us as we explore the exciting world of STEAM! Each month we’ll focus on a new topic—like robotics, forensic science, digital art, or geometry—through hands-on activities and creative experiments. This month: Oozing Pumpkins
Finding quality science assessment tasks doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this content coaching session, participants will learn how to use the Science Task Prescreen as a quick first filter before applying OpenSciEd’s Four Science Assessment Criteria to evaluate the quality of three-dimensional assessment tasks. Together, these tools provide a practical process for...
Join us weekly to play, socialize and explore STEM! Enjoy a hands-on experiment or craft, and free play throughout the center. Open to 2-5 year-olds w/ adult Every Friday, 10:00-11:00...
The Tarwater PTO is proud to fund and organize our annual school-wide S.T.E.M. Festival. Thanks to incredible community support, this event is provided completely FREE for all families, ensuring every student has access to the fun. Each year, over 1,000 guests join us to dive into exciting, hands-on, and curiosity-driven learning! The STEM Festival is...
Curiosity, wonder, amazement! Young children are engaged by and welcome the opportunity to explore their world and confront challenging concepts in science, technology and engineering. Join us for our Early Childhood Educator Science Series as we explore, investigate and reflect on the core concepts and practices that support inquiry in the early childhood classroom. Saturday,...
Finding quality science assessment tasks doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this content coaching session, participants will learn how to use the Science Task Prescreen as a quick first filter before applying OpenSciEd’s Four Science Assessment Criteria to evaluate the quality of three-dimensional assessment tasks. Together, these tools provide a practical process for...
The Surprise SciTech Festival is a high-energy, hands-on celebration of science, technology, engineering, art, and math (S.T.E.A.M.) for all ages. This free community event showcases real-world innovation through engaging exhibits from educational, civic, and business organizations, and local innovators. As a signature event of the Arizona SciTech Institute, the festival also highlights career pathways to...
The 2026 Arizona Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Standing on the Shoulders of Evidence, is a two-day event dedicated to learning, connection, and celebrating science education across Arizona. Join educators, leaders, and partners for inspiring sessions with keynote speaker Dr. TJ McKenna, engaging workshops aligned to our conference strands, and meaningful networking opportunities. All sessions will be...