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Brilliant

Effective learning is interactive, not passive. Brilliant helps you master concepts in math, science, and engineering by solving fun, challenging problems. Brilliant brings together students, educators, professionals, olympiad champions, and enthusiasts from around the world. On a typical day, you'll find a 17-year old user from Minnesota posing a computer science problem to users from the UK, Serbia, India, Bangladesh, Peru, Hong Kong, Egypt, Greece, France, Netherlands, and the US, who solve the problem and submit solutions in 5 programming languages.

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Tagged as Educators | Educational Resources | Parent Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 01, 2018

CoderDojo Muscatine

Located in Muscatine, CoderDojo is a computer coding club for kids. The purpose of this club is to enhance STEM related programs in the Muscatine area.

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Tagged as STEM Opportunities | Parent Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

Des Moines Botanical Gardens

Located in Des Moines, the Botanical Garden engages students in fun, hands-on learning while exploring plants and growing their science skills. They offer interdisciplinary tours and programs aligned with Iowa Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and local curricula for grades pre-K to high school.

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Tagged as Teachers | Educators | Educational Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center

Located in Ely, the Eastern Iowa Observatory and Learning Center promotes the study of astronomy and related sciences through free and educational programs, presentations, guided observing sessions, and other special events.

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Tagged as Educators | Educational Resources | Students Updated on May 09, 2018

Iowa Museum of Natural History

Housed at The University of Iowa, this museum offers permanent and temporary gallery exhibits on a variety of scientific themes, and offers educational programs for all ages.

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Tagged as Universities | Educational Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

St. Mark Youth Enrichment

St. Mark Youth Enrichment hosts a summer learning program. Children can engage in hands-on learning activities that build skills in literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts, math, and music while building meaningful relationships that build them up for success.

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Tagged as Parent Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

Tech Journey

Tech Journey's mission is "To inspire youth to increase their knowledge and interest in technology by providing engaging learning opportunities led by technology professionals." This is achieved by hosting camps and programs for young minds to participate in.

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Tagged as Educational Resources | Parent Resources | Students Updated on May 09, 2018

Wize Girlz

Hosted at The YWCA of Black Hawk County, this program offers girls grades 6-8 a chance for structured academic enrichment, STEM activities, Career & College Preparation, and Health & Wellness activities.

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Tagged as Educators | Parent Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

21st Century Community Learning Centers

The Des Moines Public Schools offers academic programming, recreational enrichment, and family literacy to students and families. STEM activities are necessary for students to gain 21st century workforce skills.

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Tagged as Educational Resources | Parent Resources | Students | Parents Updated on May 09, 2018

Community Youth Concepts

Community Youth Concepts' mission is to engage and connect Iowa students through youth development programming and to provide coaching, training, and technical assistance in best practices to youth-serving non-profits.  Community Youth Concepts also offers STEM Programs where students can explore interests in STEM fields and work together on creative and educational projects. 

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Tagged as STEM Opportunities | Educational Resources | Parent Resources | Students Updated on May 09, 2018

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