Your school's next outdoor field study is only a STEP away!
About STEP
The Science and Technology Enrichment Program (STEP) is a long-standing, cooperative effort between Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Ruth Patrick Science Education Center.
The purpose of this effort is to enhance the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) skills of students in grades 3-12. The elementary, middle, and high school programs offer hands-on experiences in a stimulating environmental setting. SRNS helps sponsor STEP, therefore, there is no charge to attend.
The Savannah River Site offers beautiful forests with miles of trails, ponds, and a variety of resident wildlife. SRS can accommodate 2 classes or 50 students per day.
Select from a variety of exciting hands-on programs for your students that are environmentally focused, grade specific, inquiry-based and aligned to state standards. A STEP visit includes three 45-60 minute activities addressing the chosen program topic. Those activities will include a lab study, a field study and a hike (unless otherwise stated) with a half hour for a picnic lunch. You must provide your own lunches and drinks. A typical schedule is 9:15 AM – 1 PM. Shorter visits can be accommodated.
Program Offerings and Descriptions
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN SOUTH CAROLINA
PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN GEORGIA
PRE- AND POST-VISIT ACTIVITIES
Request a Reservation
Forms for STEP SRS Visit
A visit to the Savanah River Site requires some special consideration to allow access to the secured government site. You can find some helpful forms below. Other information will be requested of you after your program is scheduled.
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SRS STEP Forms (mailed to contact teacher)
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Contraband List[.pdf]
STEP Teacher Workshops
The following workshops are offered through STEP.
Project Learning Tree - Project Learning Tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for teachers and other educators, parents, and community leaders working with youth from preschool through grade 12.
Flying Wild - Through activities involving language arts, social science and math experiences, coupled with community outreach and service-learning applications, Flying WILD offers a whole-school approach to environmental education using birds as the focus.
Growing Up Wild - Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills.
Environmental Education Links
Environmental Education Associaiton of South Carolinal (EEASC)
South Carolina Science Council (SC2)
Environmental Science Education Cooperative (ESEC)
Savannah River Site Education Outreach Programs
Contact Us
Inquiries may be made to:
Kimberly Fickling
471 University Parkway Aiken, SC 29801
Office & Voicemail: 803-641-3769
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