The Westbury STEM Partnership is a school-museum teaching model which expands the District's science, engineering, technology and math program beyond the confines of the classroom and utilizes the Museum as a resource to students, teachers and families. Through the program, LICM becomes an extension of the classroom. By enhancing classroom learning, students gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum. The program serves every first and second grade student in the Westbury School District.
Inspiring Students: An Educator’s Viewpoint
The Westbury STEM Partnership introduces the concept of inquiry-based learning - where students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Strategies employed in the program provide students with sustained and repeated access to interactive, creative learning experiences while helping educators meet state-mandated learning standards. Students and teachers are engaged in LICM's learning environment for multiple-visit programs that are unique and designed to enable discovery, ignite curiosity and celebrate success.
“Many of my students expressed how these were the best days ever!" - Westbury STEM teacher
Fish Dissection Workshop - exploring adaptation, anatomy and the food chain
Professional Development – teachers learn to use LICM exhibits as extension of classroom
Community Nights at LICM - a year-end celebration for children, parents and teachers
This program is made possible by the generous support of:
- The Gertrude and Louis Feil Family
- John and Janet Kornreich Charitable Foundation
- Richmond County Savings Foundation
- New York Community Bank Foundation
- Equus Power
- National Geographic Society
- Wells Fargo Foundation
- Investors Foundation
Add your support of this community program by contacting the development office at development@licm.org or (516) 224-5813.