STEM in a Bag
Thanks to the support of dozens of partners and volunteers, Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is excited to share our STEM in a Bag program with the public for FREE! Developed in 2019, this project provides convenient, high-quality STEM learning activities to families, classrooms, and community groups across Tulsa and beyond.
Each STEM in a Bag activity delves into essential STEM concepts like engineering, computer science, math, and natural science. The kits include all materials and instructions needed for a short, hands-on experience. Furthermore, every activity highlights a STEM hero, features a list of recommended books, and aligns with Oklahoma Academic Standards. With instructions available in both English and Spanish, as well as instructional videos for guidance, these kits are designed to be inclusive and accessible.
This Month's Kit: Crack the Code!
How it Works
Each month, these self-serve kiosks will feature a different themed hands-on kit, with hundreds available at each location. These kits are designed for use in parks, classrooms, or homes, fostering hands-on learning experiences for families, students, and both formal and informal educators. Conveniently located in the parks’ Community Centers, the kiosks are accessible during normal park operating hours, on a first-come, first-served basis.
Are you unable to get one, or do you need more kits to serve your students?
All the instructions are made available for free through our STEM Experience Playbook, and in most cases, the required materials can be easily or cheaply sourced from home or the grocery store.
Additionally, TRSA offers grants to educators and groups to purchase the materials and bring these activities to your classrooms or out-of-school time activities.
Locations
Chandler Park
6500 W. 21st St.
Tulsa, OK 74107
Martin Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74129
LaFortune Park
5501 S Yale Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
O’Brien Park
6149 N. Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74130
South County Recreation Center
13800 S. Peoria Ave.
Bixby, OK 74008
Get Involved
Fuel the excitement of STEM discovery. Your support enables us to expand our reach, develop new kits, and enhance the overall program. Partner with us to create meaningful experiences that inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Contact us with questions or to help build bags at Volunteer@TulsaSTEM.org.
Looking for STEM in a Bag Class Sets?
We are proud to partner with the Assistance League of Tulsa, a nonprofit organization that empowers youth through community programs. Through their STEM initiative, they purchase and assemble bundles of kits designed to support teachers and afterschool programs.
Educators interested in requesting class sets of these kits can email STEM@ALTulsa.org.