We at UBC Let’s Talk Science are recruiting pod leaders for the SMaRT Program 2019-2020 term 2.
I am Vaishnavi Sridhar, the new coordinator for the SMaRT program.
What is SMaRT?
The UBC-Community Learning Initiative and Let’s Talk Science have teamed up to bring UBC graduate and undergraduate students into elementary school classrooms to deliver hands-on science activities designed for grade 5 – 7 directly relating to their curriculum.
Purpose
- Enrich the scientific knowledge of elementary school students and begin an understanding of scientific method.
Program Description
- UBC students deliver four* 1-1.5 hour science lessons to Grade 5-7 classes (4/5 split classes may participate) between January and April 2020.
* PharmCSL student pods will deliver five 1-1.5 hour lessons (more information during the orientation session)
What is your role as a pod leader (Grad student)?
As a pod leader you will lead a group of 4-5 undergrads and visit East Van classrooms to deliver science activities related to the curriculum of elementary school kids (grades 4-7)
Benefits
- You gain mentorship,leadership and volunteer experience
- Better your teaching skills
- Get reference letters
- Enjoy
Kindly apply via this google form by October 15th and encourage your friends to apply as pod leaders too!
Looking forward to working with you all.
Kindly contact me on this email if you have more questions.
Kind regards
Vaishnavi Sridhar
SMaRT Program Coordinator
UBC Let’s Talk Science
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