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These clubs inspire students to pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). After completing all the weekly meetings, students participate in a Mini STEM competition held at The University of Texas at Austin competing against other local clubs for trophies and bragging rights. UTeach Interns and UTeach Outreach students deliver hands-on STEM lessons to these clubs each week with the support of a teacher sponsor at each school.

For registration please fill out the After-School Club Permission Slip Packet and return it to your 6th grade science teacher!

Advantages of joining this club

While all activities in the after-school STEM club are designed around state and national standards that are appropriate for the learning level of a 6th grade student, they can support and enhance science instruction for grades 6-8. For this reason, enrollment is targeted at 6th grade students – but open to all students in the school who are interested in inquiry, research, and hands-on based learning, per the discretion of the club host teacher.

UTeach Outreach lessons build upon the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirements and the local districts' curriculum. Students who participate in afterschool clubs learn hands-on science, technology, engineering, and math lessons that are aligned and go beyond the TEKS and are given the opportunity to: 

• Increase their self-confidence by participating in fun interactive activities.
• Foster their interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Develop higher math and science inquiry skills.
• Increase their critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Improve their daily understanding of core material during the school year.