1. 8/22/2018
STEM TECHCAMP BRASIL 2018/2019

2. 8/22/2018
OBJECTIVES
Train multipliers who will structure and/or improve STEM programs at public schools in Brazil through science fairs and other strategies that will stimulate:
- the learning of STEM
- the Maker culture
- Entrepreneurship
2) Allow for the connection with the ‘Mais Unidos’ group so that new partnerships evolve between public schools and the private sector.

3. ACTIONS Training session with the TechCamps team from the USA.
8/22/2018
ACTIONS
Training session with the TechCamps team from the USA.
Workshop/hands-on activities with specialists from USP.
Orientation for the development of innovative practices in STEM, science fairs, and other activities throughout Brazil.
With the help of ‘Mais Unidos’, building lasting connections between public school and local businesses.
Development of a web space for exchange of best practices in teaching STEM.
Providing na opportunity for the top participants to participate in na international fair. 3

4. Total of 60 participants in the STEM TechCamp Brasil.
8/22/2018
TARGET AUDIENCE
Ideally:
27 public school teachers (one from each Brazilian state).
27 STEM curriculum developers and/or teacher trainers (one from each Brazilian state).
6 teachers from Federal Institutes.
Total of 60 participants in the STEM TechCamp Brasil. 4

5. 8/22/2018
SELECTION CRITERIA
27 public school teachers, one from each of the 26 Brazilian states + the Federal District:
Junior high or high school public school STEM teacher;
Previous orientation of scientific projects – list which ones and when;
Previous participation in science fairs – list which ones and when;
Include a letter of recommendation from USP, FEBRACE, CONSED or another organization with a strong connection with education/STEM.
27 STEM curriculum developers/teacher trainers one from each of the 26 Brazilian states + the Federal District:
Program implementers will work closely with State Secretariats of Education to select these participants.
6 representatives from Federal Institutes:
STEM curriculum developers/teacher trainers or teachers. 5

6. STEM TechCamp Brasil Activities Training with TechCamp specialists.
8/22/2018
STEM TechCamp Brasil
Activities
Training with TechCamp specialists.
Activities with USP specialists using the APICE online platform, apice.febrace.org.br:
Research methodology
How to organize science fairs
Invited guests will present best practice cases in STEM, creative learning, and entrepreneurship.
‘Mais Unidos’ will present opportunities for learning/improving English language learning.
‘Mais Unidos’ will present best practice cases of partnerships between schools and the private sector.
The use of design thinking to develop strategies for lesson planning, innovative classroom activities, and science fairs.

7. PROGRAM TIMELINE DATA ATIVIDADE October
8/22/2018
PROGRAM TIMELINE
DATA
ATIVIDADE
October
Program details in preparation for the program launch.
November 1-19
Development of content for the website and promotional materials
Creation of the website and design of application form
November 19-December 10
Program launch and dissemination of information about the program.
10/12/17
Deadline for applications.
Until Jan. 11, 2018
Selection of teacher and coordinators.
January 22, 2018
Announcement of results.
USP takes care of program logistics (travel, lodging, meals, local transportation).
Finalization of program content.
February 19-23, 2018
IIP/TechCamp training (Feb ).
USP Workshop (Feb ).

8. Contacts at USP Prof. Dr. Roseli de Deus Lopes
8/22/2018
Contacts at USP
Prof. Dr. Roseli de Deus Lopes
Dr. Irene Karaguilla Ficheman
Ms. Elena Saggio
Telephone:
(55-11)