6th-8th Grade Activities
To access the virtual presentations, click on each title which will direct you to a video presentation in Google Drive. There are also links to hands-on supplemental activities. For best experience, we encourage the community visiting the Virtual STREAM website to access via Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge. If you have a Google account, we also encourage you to be logged on.
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Presented By: Kevin Lechuga
Course: Introduction to Statistics in Sociology (SOC 125)
Description: The goal of the activity will be for youth to explore a career
that they are interested in and research the average earnings, job
duties and education required.
Presented By: Braeden Feikert
Course: Introduction to Women's Studies (SOC 120)
Description: In this activity, youth will watch a video presentation focused
on the nonprofit organization: Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS). Specifically, learning about the founder Ambareen Siraj, including her background and achievements within cyber. Next, they will gain an understanding of cybersecurity topics as they relate to WiCyS and become aware of an important female figure in cyber, Dr. Siraj. Lastly, they will be encouraged to
participate in TryHackMe.com learning modules where they can perform hands-on labs relating to cybersecurity.
Presented By: Eva Saffar
Course: Introduction to Women's Studies (SOC 120)
Description: Students will learn about Ann Lowe, an African American designer in the 1880's. I will talk about her life and her career. Students will have to create their own T-shirt with dye. I want them to learn about an influential designer and be inspired to create their own clothes.
