| Sisters
4 Science 2003 Wrap Up
 Project
Exploration’s Sisters4Science an after-school
program for girls that combines natural science
explorations with leadership development experiences
for minority middle school girls. This year
Sisters4Science was run in partnership with
two schools, Triumphant Charter School and Young
Women’s Leadership Charter School; over
40 girls ages 12-16 participated in the program.
To the girls, Sisters4Science is…
 NEW
POSSIBILITIES
“Sisters4Science makes me think of the
world in a wider spectrum.”
The girls in Sisters4Science come together once
a week to explore the world. Our weekly after
school sessions are two-hour investigations
into ourselves and the natural world around
us. In all their endeavors, the girls in Sisters4Science
challenge themselves to expand their horizons
and consider new possibilities.
UNITY
“Sister4Science taught me about togetherness
and how to ask questions about myself and others.”
Sisters4Science is a safe space where girls
can come together to be themselves. Sisters4Science
maintains an open door policy- all girls are
welcome to attend. Together, the girls set and
uphold their code of conduct- Sisters4Science
ask questions and respond to the questions asked
of us. In Sisters, all girls feel comfortable
discussing all questions.
 SCIENTIFIC
INQURY
“Sisters4Science is about learning about
science and how to talk to and relate to other
people, including scientists.”
This year Sisters4Science worked with 18
women scientists. Women scientists came with
us on all of our field trips, facilitated
labs, and shared their life experiences with
the group.
Before meeting a scientist, the Sisters brainstormed
questions to ask them and every girl set a
goal of asking at least one question to our
guest.
 FUN
“Sisters4Science is special because the
main purpose here is to have fun while learning.”
Girls’ interests drive the program. We
survey the girls at the beginning of the program
to learn what topics and experiences they want
to cover in the year. We then craft the curriculum
based on these interests. We periodically check
in with the girls to make sure the program is
meeting and exceeding their expectations.
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