Science Teacher
S2J Summer Externship

Who: Middle & High School Science Teachers*

When: July 30, 2024 - August 1, 2024

Where: Missouri Southern State University

Cost: No Charge for This Incredible Opportunity!

Deadline to Apply: March 31, 2024

Science exploration is a key component of a well-rounded education. That is why we have created the Science Teacher S2J Summer Externship, offering middle and high school Science educators resources and experiences that can translate into classroom activities and Science curricula.

Teacher Externship participants will experience hands-on activities and demonstrations, industry partner tours, and exposure to cutting-edge technology in the Sciences. Explore fun and unique ways to engage and cultivate learning opportunities while gaining knowledge about science-related careers in our region.

Join us this summer for a journey that goes beyond the classroom and the textbook, and discover the connections between Science and Jobs!

*The Science Teacher S2J Summer Externship is limited to a total of 45 participants. The S2J Teacher Externship is open to current middle school and high school science teachers in the Avilla, Bronaugh, Carl Junction, College Heights, Diamond, East Newton, Greenfield, Golden City, Jasper, Joplin, Lamar, Lockwood, Miller, Pierce City, Sarcoxie, Seneca, Stockton, Verona and Webb City school districts. Seats have been reserved for each district. On-campus overnight accommodations are available, but not required.

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What To Expect

DAY ONE

8:00am Check-in & Breakfast

8:30am Welcome

9:00am Icebreaker Activity

9:15am S2J Overview

9:45am Break

10:00am Campus Tour

11:00am Lion Mall

12:00pm Boxed Lunch & Guest Speaker

1:00pm Breakout Session with Panel

2:00pm Break

2:15pm Breakout Session with Activity

3:15pm Break with Snacks

3:30pm Industry Demonstration

4:30pm Wrap-Up

5:00pm Dinner (on own)

6:30pm Evening Activity (off campus)

DAY TWO

8:00am Breakfast

8:30am Session #1 with Campus Experts

9:30am Break

9:45am Session #2 with Campus Experts

10:45am Teambuilding Activity

11:45am Lunch Buffet & Guest Speaker

1:00pm Session #3 with Campus Experts

2:00pm Break

2:15pm Session #4 with Campus Experts

3:15pm Share & Socialize with Snacks

4:30pm Dinner (on own)

6:30pm Evening Activity: Walking Tour of Downtown

DAY THREE

8:00am Grab-N-Go Breakfast

8:30am Board bus for Industry Partner Tours

9:00am 1st Industry Partner Tour

10:15am 2nd Industry Partner Tour

11:30am Lunch at Joplin Area Chamber

12:45pm 3rd Industry Partner Tour

2:00pm 4th Industry Partner Tour

3:15pm Return to Campus, Wrap-Up,

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The above schedule is to provide a timeline of events, times and activities are subject to change without notice.

Science Teacher S2J Summer Externship

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