One of the benefits of the HOT Arizona summers is the opportunity to dive into solar science! Here's a few fun activities to explore with your kiddos this summer:

1) Solar Print Fabric

2) Solar Oven S'Mores

3) Crystal Suncatchers

4) Make a Solar Still

5) UV Light Science

6) Ancient Sun Observations

7) Make a Prism

ACRES is a nationally acclaimed coaching program that builds knowledge and skills so afterschool educators, librarians and anyone who works with youth in out-of-school settings can confidently facilitate STEM experiences for youth.

Join their June Cohort on Asking Purposeful Questions starting on June 15.Questions are the beginning of a path towards discovery, imagination, and STEM exploration. How can we help youth expand and clarify their thinking and develop their reasoning through the questions we ask them? This module is a great way to train new summer staff on how to facilitate STEM learning. Experienced educators also love being part of a cohort as a way to connect with other educators across the country, to learn new lesson plans, and to reflect on practice. This is our introductory module and a prerequisite to other opportunities. The expectation is that you will be live at all three sessions and an active member of this coaching cohort. Stipends are offered to participants who complete feedback surveys before and after a module.