our stem mobiles
science technology engineering mathematics
The Jaffa Institute launched the Science Mobile Program in 2018 to provide disadvantaged children from diverse backgrounds throughout Israel with engaging STEM education. Through this innovative program, RV trailers outfitted with cutting-edge technologies travel to the Jaffa Institute’s After-School Educational Enrichment Centers for at-risk youth, as well as to underserved public schools.
Each “STEM Mobile” vehicle accommodates 10 students, allowing the instructor to provide the small group of children with individualized feedback and support.
Participants are able to successfully complete increasingly complex projects despite their vast educational gaps, thereby building the children’s confidence in their ability to pursue a career in a STEM field. In addition to developing the children’s scientific skills, these lessons build their creativity, self-esteem, and motivation.
Support our STEM Mobiles today:
Bank Hapoalim supports
The Galileo STEM Mobile Program
in Yafo Dalet
* We are looking for named sponsers for the next 5+ years for the upkeep and maintence of a couple of the mobiles.
Science Mobile
The original Science Mobile is equipped with technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutting machines and robotics kits. The students learn how to use these devices to explore physics, robotics, geometry, electro-magnetics, measuring, fractions, temperature, and engineering.
ROLLING wAVES mOBILE
The Rolling Waves Lab immerses students in the multifaceted world of waves mechanical, electromagnetic, and matter waves. Equipped with an array of tools like cameras, microphones, lighting, and software, the lab fosters hands-on exploration. Projects include constructing crystal radios, dissecting light spectrums with spectroscopes, or experimenting with Doppler effect games
SPACE Mobile
Congruent with the program’s overarching goals, the transformational Space Mobile contains interactive learning tools to broaden participants’ awareness of a variety of STEM subjects, including physics, chemistry, gravity, energy, solar systems, satellites, and spaceships.
Kitchen Mobile
The Kitchen Mobile provides participants with opportunities to discover the wonders of science through cooking. Staff facilitate cooking lessons on topics such as density, thermodynamics, protein denaturation, soluble solutions, measuring, fractions, the carbon cycle, cells, and more.
CHEMISTRY
Mobile
This vehicle's goal is to engage students in hands-on chemistry activities that increase their knowledge and confidence. The lab is outfitted with beakers, microscopes, and other equipment that will allow participants to conduct experiments.
