For the month of STEMtember, we’re excited to offer a special opportunity! In addition to Tulsa County park locations, you can now find extra STEM in a Bag kits at the Gathering Place inside the Williams’ Lodge. Don’t miss out on these exclusive kits—available only for a limited time!
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.
In a groundbreaking collaboration with Tulsa County Parks, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of our self-serve STEM in a Bag Kiosks. After launching earlier this year with installations at three prominent Tulsa County Park locations inside their community centers, we’re excited to add a fourth location to further extend access to engaging STEM resources.
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.
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.
