2014 folt science night webinar
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2014 Folt Science Night webinar. Welcome! We will get started at 3:30 pm; until then, you may not see video or hear speakers. Please take this time to find the AV panel, in the top left of your screen. Click the microphone with a red gear to start the audio configuration wizard. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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2014 Folt Science Night webinar
Welcome! We will get started at 3:30 pm; until then, you may not see video or hear speakers.
Please take this time to find the AV panel, in the top left of your screen. Click the microphone with a red gear to start the audio configuration wizard.
If you experience any technical difficulties, send us a question in the chat box.
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Folt Science Night Agenda
1.) Science Festival Background2.) Program Goals 3.) Overview4.) Planning5.) Making Your Event Unique6.) Activity Advice7.) Next Steps8.) Questions
Kelvin the Spokesbot
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North Carolina Science Festival
2014 Festival
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Participants
2014 Folt Science Nights
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Program Goals
Goals:
1.) Generate enthusiasm among students and families for science and technology
2.) Give families the chance to explore hands-on science activities together
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Overview
• NC Science Festival will provide curriculum, problem solve and provide evaluation data
• We ask that make use of as much of the materials you can for a fun science event for your school community
• We may contact you for a visit if our staff are in your area
• After your science night, we will email you to complete a brief survey
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Planning
– Planning emails with tips sent out on key dates
– The big 3:• Volunteers• Publicity• Materials
– Where to find resources:• www.ncsciencefestival.org/k-12-activities
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Planning
www.ncsciencefestival.org/get-involved/host-an-event/resources-for-events/
Logos!Poster template!Kelvin ideas!
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Making Your Event Unique
– Examples of unique events:• Have middle or high school students host
for elementary students• Take the activities back to the classroom• Ask a parent with a science career to do a
presentation• Go crazy with one activity you really like
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Activity AdviceEach activity has color-coded # that matches kit materials
Great info for your facilitator!
Some have suggestions for integrating into classroom; others feature NC connections
Includes everyday items you need to provide
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Activity Advice
Most activities have table cards with instructions to help your facilitators and attendees
When in doubt, look for the number!
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Activity Advice: Create-a-Coaster
Additional foam insulation tubing can be purchased at any home improvement store (~$2 per 6 foot segment)
Loop using masking tape Binder clips joining the tubes
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Activity Advice: Create-a-Coaster
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Activity Advice
Brand new activity: A Bright Idea
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Next Steps
1.) If you haven’t already, submit your date or changes to Marissa2.) Review your science night kit3.) Check out your promo item box – coming this week!4.) Start recruiting volunteers5.) Think of ways to make your event unique6.) Ask if you have any questions!