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Six years of STEM education documented in 55 videos and 350 photographs.

55 Videos
350 Photos
10 Collections
10 Locations
We ended up working with Mind Foundry as well, and they were actually one of the best partners to work with.
Gregory Livingston Curriculum Director, Connected Camps
External Partner 2016-2022
On the Mind Foundry partnership
Every day that I arrived at the center, the children were so receptive of me. I would read them stories β€” I'm a storyteller. I was basically the reading teacher, and I am very passionate about reading.
Sharon Nelson Teacher & Administrator
Staff 2019-2021
On teaching at the center
When I started as a program intern, I was working with youth coaches. We kind of built a group together, and we really worked on creating fun online programming.
Burhan Ali Program Manager
Staff 2020-2022
On program development
He placed them in leadership roles, he introduced young people to technology… That's the kind of thing that we need right now in our community. That's the kind of thing that makes your community strong.
Sharon Nelson Teacher & Administrator
Staff 2019-2021
On young people and community
The next time I chatted with him, he said those Minecraft programs were the best thing we ever ran, and it felt like after you left, we never got that magic back.
Gregory Livingston Curriculum Director, Connected Camps
External Partner 2016-2022
Recounting what Mahad told him after he left Connected Camps

Listen to excerpts from recorded interviews. Full interview recordings available upon request.

02

Cooking Science

The science behind everyday food

6 videos
Pizza Dough Science
8:45

Pizza Dough Science

The chemistry of gluten development

Popcorn History
10:12

Popcorn History

Why kernels pop

Popsicle Science
6:30

Popsicle Science

Freezing points

Chewy or Crispy?
12:15

Chewy or Crispy?

Cookie texture science

Baking Powder Muffins
5:20

Baking Powder Muffins

Chemical leavening

No Bake Energy Bites
β€”

No Bake Energy Bites

Nutrition science

03

Minecraft Education

STEM concepts through Minecraft

2 videos
5 Biomes
β€”

5 Biomes

Exploring ecosystems

Missions on Mars
β€”

Missions on Mars

Space curriculum preview

04

Esports Education

Strategy and teamwork through gaming

2 videos
Defensive Tips
7:30

Defensive Tips

Positioning and rotation

Rules & Gameplay
15:45

Rules & Gameplay

Complete competitive guide

05

Program Overviews

Mind Foundry educational initiatives

6 videos
Badges
2:15

Badges

Achievement system

Leagues
2:00

Leagues

Competition framework

Tournaments
1:30

Tournaments

Competitive events

Clubs
0:45

Clubs

After-school structure

Summer Robotics
β€”

Summer Robotics

Camp programming

Volcanoes
β€”

Volcanoes

Hands-on experiments

06

Distance Learning

Success Academy COVID-19 program

8 videos
Session 1
β€”

Session 1

Introduction

Session 2
β€”

Session 2

Classroom session

Session 3
β€”

Session 3

Engagement activities

Session 4
β€”

Session 4

Learning highlights

Session 5
β€”

Session 5

Remote instruction

Session 6
β€”

Session 6

Project showcase

Session 7
β€”

Session 7

Interactive sessions

Session 8
β€”

Session 8

Program summary

07

Community Outreach

Parent and community engagement

3 videos
TV Ad (Oromo)
β€”

TV Ad (Oromo)

Community advertisement

Parent Support Circle
β€”

Parent Support Circle

Welcome video

DLS Webinar
β€”

DLS Webinar

Parent information

08

Platform Demos

Demonstrations of the Inspire learning platform

2 videos
Education Page Demo
0:32

Education Page Demo

Platform walkthrough

Mind Foundry Clubs
β€”

Mind Foundry Clubs

After-school clubs overview

09

St. Paul City School

Polished student project videos from St. Paul

3 videos
Project Atlantis Intro
β€”

Project Atlantis Intro

Student-produced introduction

Roller Coaster Project
β€”

Roller Coaster Project

Physics and engineering design

Volcano Experiment
β€”

Volcano Experiment

Hands-on science demonstration

10

Cedar Riverside Classroom

Raw classroom footage from Cedar Riverside site

3 videos
Classroom Session 1
β€”

Classroom Session 1

Students at work

Classroom Session 2
β€”

Classroom Session 2

Students at work

Classroom Session 3
β€”

Classroom Session 3

Students at work

11

MPS Classroom Clips

Raw footage from Minneapolis Public Schools sites

15 videos
MPS Clip 1
β€”

MPS Clip 1

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 2
β€”

MPS Clip 2

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 3
β€”

MPS Clip 3

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 4
β€”

MPS Clip 4

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 5
β€”

MPS Clip 5

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 6
β€”

MPS Clip 6

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 7
β€”

MPS Clip 7

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 8
β€”

MPS Clip 8

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 9
β€”

MPS Clip 9

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 10
β€”

MPS Clip 10

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 11
β€”

MPS Clip 11

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 12
β€”

MPS Clip 12

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 13
β€”

MPS Clip 13

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 14
β€”

MPS Clip 14

Classroom activity

MPS Clip 15
β€”

MPS Clip 15

Classroom activity