AIMS Center for Math and Science Education

Happy Fun Fact Friday! Did you know that wind is caused by differences in air pressure? Wind moves from high pressure to low pressure areas. The wind created by the fans in our wind tube exhibit allow objects to fly high in the air!

Welcome to August! Let's kick off the month with some fun in our community!

Earlier this month, we hosted an Institute as part of the Count Play Explore (CPE) initiative. CPE aims to support educators by providing tools and resources to advance STEAM learning experiences across their organizations. Our team members led presentations and coaching sessions, organized event logistics, and even had a chance to get creative alongside participants! We are honored to participate in this multi-agency effort to make STEAM more accessible across California.

Since 2015, AIMS Education Foundation has awarded over $1 million in scholarships to both preservice and inservice math and science teachers, supporting their continued education and advancement in teaching expertise. Visit aimscenter.org/scholarships to apply today!

Did you know today is the longest day of the year? The summer solstice is a perfect time to teach about Earth’s tilt, shadows, and solar energy. Here's a fun way to teach about shadows and sunlight:

SHADOW DRAWINGS 😎

✏️ What you need:
• Paper
• Figurine or toy
• Pencil
• Crayons or markers

✅ What to do:
1. Find a sunny spot outside and place a figurine/toy on a sheet of paper. Trace the outline of its shadow with a pencil.
2. Rotate the figurine. Notice how the shape and size of its shadow changes. Use your imagination to think about what the outline of the figurine’s shadow looks like on your paper then create a picture.

Play isn't just for kids — it’s how we all learn best.

As a proud partner in Count Play Explore, AIMS is dedicated to empowering facilitators with the tools, resources, and strategies they need to elevate math and science education for young learners across the state. Together, we’re building a strong foundation for future innovators, one exploration at a time.🔬✨

Free "Magical" Webinar Next Week -

Free "Magical" Webinar Next Week

Happy Holidays From The AIMS Center -

Happy Holidays From The AIMS Center AIMS Distributes Take-Home Learning Kits While distance learning has presented many challenges to teachers and families, it has also presented an opportunity to explore math and science in everyday environments and experiences. In collaboration with a local elementary school, the AIMS team develo...

Slow Marble Roll Webinar Next Week - Sign up today! https://mailchi.mp/aimscenter/building-paper-rockets-webinar-next-week-12945527

Did you know we are hosting a series of online webinars dedicated to learning? We focus on , , and the world around us.

Next up on September 8 from 3:30-4:30pdt is "Spinning Markers".

Each webinar is free to attend but you need to register at the link below!

Keep checking back as we continue to add more events to the calendar!

Online Learning — AIMS Center AIMS online learning sessions engage educators in hands-on, interactive experiences that they can use with children and adults in their own contexts. Join us for an hour to engage, play, collaborate, and reflect!

There is still time to register for our FREE webinar starting at 3:30pm PDT!

Come hang out with us as we talk through how to make and use a shape viewfinder with our kids!

Shape Viewfinders — AIMS Center Learning the concepts of geometry begins at a very young age. As children are introduced to the names of shapes, they should also be encouraged to recognize these figures in the world around them. Date August 11, 2020 Materials Needed Cereal box, plastic wrap, tape, scissors, permanent mark