What could this idea change?
Students see diverse local pathways and practice safe inquiry on a problem with social relevance.
M-T1-YS-13 · Theme 1
Rotary STEM Engagement Program
Makes STEM visible as a tool for solving community problems through hands-on, inclusive activities led by credible practitioners and educators.
Where this idea came from
- Playbook entry
- M-T1-YS-13 · Rotary STEM Engagement Program
- Theme
- Theme 1: Attraction & Visibility · Subtheme YS: Youth & Schools
- Source material
- Existing checked Theme 1 guide
- Linked playbook entry
- M-T1-YS-13 · Rotary STEM Engagement Program
Could this work in our club?
- Primary or secondary students, teachers, STEM professionals and community problem owners. Use when a school identifies a curriculum link or participation gap.
Before you start
- Teacher-approved learning outcomes and risk assessment for equipment, chemicals or online tools.
- Facilitator screening, supervision and inclusive-language briefing.
- Materials tested for age, disability access, cultural safety and low-bandwidth alternatives.
At the end: Provide the teacher with reusable instructions and a materials list within three days; route student questions through the teacher to the relevant expert.
Before your club says yes
Does the idea fit?
Talk with the people it is meant to serve and check that the need is real.
Who can say yes?
Name the person or group that can approve the work, spending and any safety arrangements.
Are people protected?
Check privacy, consent and safety. Collect only the information you genuinely need.
Can everyone take part?
Check the language, format, place, technology and cost for barriers.
Are the facts and permissions right?
Check names, claims, images, quotations, partner references and Rotary branding.
How will we learn?
Note where things stand now, check in at 30, 60 and 90 days, and decide what to do next.
Worksheets for your club
Open them online, print them or change them to suit the way your club works.
Event and session plan
Use this worksheet to plan who the session is for, when it will happen, how people can take part and what happens afterwards.
Open worksheetRoles, roster and handover
Use this worksheet to decide who will do each job, who can step in and what needs to be handed over.
Open worksheetImplementation and budget plan
Use this worksheet to turn the idea into a short list of actions, dates, costs and responsibilities.
Open worksheetPartnership and stakeholder map
Use this worksheet to agree what the club and any partners will each contribute, decide and protect.
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