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Children’s Museum for Science & Technology Grand Opening Report

By: Rameen Javid August 29, 2017

Thanks to a $7,000.00 seed grant provided by a district 5450 grant, sponsored by University Hill Rotary Club in

Denver Colorado, Afghanistan has opened its first Children’s Museum for Science & Technology in August 19, 2017 in

Taimani District of the capital, Kabul. Rotarian Rameen Javid of University Hill Rotary Club, who is also the founder of

the museum, traveled to Kabul in August 2017 to inaugurate the museum. This district grant was co-sponsored by

Rotary Club of Kabul City (RCKC) with a contribution of $500. RCKC’s bank account is: Afghan United Bank,

001202USD0923738, swift code AFGUAFKAXXX (intermediately bank, Standard Charted Bank, NY acc#:

ES7802198601090096601205 Banque Marocaine Du Commerce Exterieur International, S.A. 28006 Madrid Spain

Swift BMCEESMMXXX).

District grant was approved on August 13, 2017. The Rotary Club of Kabul City held a fundraiser to help raise $500 of

its obligation on August 15, two days before grand opening on August 17, 2017. RCKC is waiting to send the money to

where ever necessary. Mr. Hamid Stanikzai is the 2017-2018 President with an email address of

[email protected].

ABOUT THE MUSEUM

After visiting a small children’s museum Southern California, Rameen Javid thought such a museum can be built in

Afghanistan with very little funds. The purpose of the museum is to show in practice & hands on experience, the

lessons that are learned in school by children. Children’s Museum for Science & Technology focuses on 6 areas of

science including: physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy & mechanics/electronics. Science classes start

from 7th grade in Afghanistan, with physics, chemistry & biology courses as independent classes. In grades 10th & 11th

students are taught geology. Astronomy is not part of the school curriculum independently, but are thought in

physics classes to some degree. Mechanics are taught in vocational schools & universities.

The museum is housed in a 3 story 11 room 4 bathroom basement in Taimani Project of Kabul. There are two

separate companies housed. One is Soft Power Solutions (SPS) belonging to Nadima Sahar, Rameen Javi’d wife, which

is a research company. They are the official tenants of this building. The other company is called LEAD, a woman

chamber of commerce that was recently given official status by the government & will be moving out at the end of

September 2017. The basement consists of a large room plus two adjacent rooms with an area of 1205 square foot

space. The larger room is 900 square foot, while the astronomy room is 180 square foot & biology room is 125 square

foot. The three story -building has 11 rooms, including a roof & backyard.

LEGAL STATUS

The museum is legally backed by a woman owned local NGO called ESOFA (Education & Services Organization For

Afghans) which is registered with the Ministry of Economy & a three campus teacher training institute called

Daneshwaraan-e Afghan (translates as Afghan Knowledge Seekers), which is registered with the Ministry of

Education. A bank account has not been set up, but can be in 48 hours with a local bank.

Due to limited funds, the museum will be completed in three steps; however, the stages will be completed when

funding is available & does not solely rely on this timeline alone. The doors would be kept open at this stage with

skeleton staff & minimal rent. Currently, the rooms are donated by Soft Power Solutions (SPS), Rameen Javid’s wife.

TEACHING METHODS

Due to a shortage of funding, the museum offers two kinds of field trips for schools only – for the moment. The

general public are not encouraged to come largely because the museum does not have the staff and confidence to

deal with the general public as of now. This will change in the future. The two kids of field trips are:

1. Science Specific – schools choose a specific area of science or experiment (how lasers work, black holes, etc)

and the museum will set up the experiments and bring the children for that particular experiment.

2. General – schools come to see what we have already without any special focus on any field.

We have two kinds of exhibitions

1. Behind the Glass – much like a museum, students get to see some of the exhibits from behind the glass and

learn of their properties.

2. Hands on – with the guidance and supervision of the museum staff the students get to experiment with one

of the six fields of science (physics, chemistry, biology, geology, astronomy & mechanics). The museum has at

least one experiment per field that is hands on.

Behind the glass

Hands on

Our philosophy in teaching is that we do not want to replace the teachers, but to compliment the school curriculum

with hands on fun science.

SHORT & LONG TERM PLANS

Step I – 2017 (short term)

Do research

Secure seed grant, perhaps $5000 - $10,000

Purchase basic equipment

Hire basic staff

Built in space

Grand opening

Basic functionalities in place to operate

Step II – 2018 (medium term)

Secure larger grant, perhaps $50,000 - $100,000

Purchase & implement STEM program

Hire professional staff

Offer short & long term courses

Look into opening a science school (grade 7 – 12) in Kabul next to the museum – the first of its kind

Create science societies

Start science fairs

Get its own not for profit status under museum’s name

Step III – 2019 (long term)

Secure large funds of $500,000 +

Work toward an endowment

Purchase professional level technology

Hire scientists

The museum so far has invited 7 schools in the month of August (2017) to visit, each one brining 10+ member. A

Rotary sponsored all girls school & brought over 50 girls. In total, the museum has served over 150 children & adults

in 2 days of exhibitions. The museum needs advertising to attract more customers.

So far, we had some moderate media coverage. Voice of America’s Dari programming actually covered us both in

radio & TV. AlJazeera also covered us in English language but have not aired their program yet.

full VOA TV program of which 2 min is the museum - Aug 27.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X11CGhm61B0 VOA TV 2 min interview - Aug 27.17 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfT_F-2_4Oc VOA - Radio interview - Aug 27.17 https://www.darivoa.com/a/3979647.htm

FLOOR PLAN & MUSEUM OPENING DAY

1205 sq ft Museum space Museum map

Lf to Rt– Ramee Javid, Basir (board member), Nazari - secretary, Luke Beer - past president, Stanikzai - president, background Hashmat - Creative Director

Cake celebrating opening of museum

Physics desk – working wt magnets Chemistry desk – making of a volcano with donation

items by Mines Dept of Chemistry

Physics section – gravity demonstration Geology section – water drainage & flood demo

Outside the astronomy room Operation section next to biology room

Astronomy room Biology room

STAFF

IMAGE QUALIFICATION SALARY

Hashmat “Matt” Safa He is an accomplished foreman for construction, gifted chef and creative designer. He has been instrumental for the museum

$250 / month Creative Director His mother got really sick so he quit his job to care for her. She died recently and he had to deal with everything. His regular job paid $800. I asked him for a pay cut till end of Dec 2017 to work with us while also tending to his own business.

Jilani Paikar Has a BA in Geology and valedictorian of his class in college. He used to work for a construction company before moving to Kabul. His previous job paid him $500 / mnt. He is very smart and knows basics of science.

$100 / month Director of Education

Farid Nasiry He is the manager of the building and my most senior employee. Currently he is studying to be assistant dentist

0 General Manager Works for museum for free.

Jawid Ghaznawi Very hard working and fast, Jawid is a jack of all trades. He is best when making deals and getting something done. He works free for the museum.

0 Logistics Manager

Rameen Javid Rotarian Masters in Near Eastern Studies

0 Founder

Arezo Kohistani MA in Public Policy & Admin Univ of Massachusetts Lives in SF and helps with experiments and overall look and feel of the museum.

$200 / mnt Senior Advisor

ITEMS WE BOUGHT SO FAR

The equipment we bought so far are from 3 websites and what ever else we bought in Kabul. We have all the

receipts.

Vendor: Ms. Grace Liang, Guangzhou Leyte Electronic Co., Limited, Add: Room 322, Daxin business Plaza. Shangjiao

Dashi town, Panyu Area, Guangzhou, China 511430, Tel: 86)13570310027, leyte006, 2033783927,

[email protected], www.leytemedica.com

DESCRIPTION QTTY

PRICE PURPOSE DIS COUNT

APPROX. WEIGHT

SHIPPING COST

TOTAL PRICE

PICTURE

CMST 1 85CM Sexless Torso 20 Parts

1 $115 Display Biology Section

$86 5 KG $80 $163

CMST 2 New Style Giant Ear

Model 1 $25 Display

Biology Section $18 1 KG $16 $43

CMST 3 Expansion Model of

Human Teeth 1 $48 Display

Biology Section $36 1KG $16 $52

CMST 4 New Style Jumbo

Heart Model 1 $34

Display

Biology Section $25 1.5 KH $24 $49

CMST 5 Liver, Pancreas &

Duodenum Model 1 $25 Display


CMST 6 Eye with Orbit 1 $34 Display


CMST 7 Head with Brain 1 $31 Display


CMST 8 Normal Foot 1 $41 Display

Biology Section $30 2.5 KG $40 $70

CMST 9 Advanced Male

Internal & External Genital Organs

1 $48.16 Display Biology Section

$36 1 KG $16 $52

CMST 10

Human Female Pelvis Section (2 Parts)


$39 2.5 KG $40 $79

CMST 11

Dental Care Model (32 Teeth)


$15 1.5 KG $24 $39

CMST 12

Skin Section Model $29.68 Display Biology Section

$22 1 KG $16 $38

CMST 13

The Development Process for Fetus


$202 8 KG $128 $330

SUB-TOTAL $775.80 $580 29 KG

Ship to a hanger in China

$65 $65

Shipping & customs from China to Kabul

$400 $400

TOTAL $1,045 $465 $1045

Vendor: www.amazon.com

FACTORY CODE

DESCRIPTION QTTY

PRICE

SHIPPING COST

TOTAL PRICE

PICTURE

CMST 14

The Everything Kids' Science Experiments Book: Boil Ice, Float

Water, Measure Gravity-Challenge the

World Around You! Robinson, Tom

1 $7.91 Reference Kabul Office

$7.91

CMST 15

The New Way Things Work

David Macaulay

1 $9.99 Reference Kabul Office

$3.99 $13.98

CMST 16

101 Great Science Experiments Ardley, Neil

2 $7.715

Reference Kabul Office x 1 Advisor in SF x 1

$15.43

CMST 17

Echo Toys Apollo & Shuttle Adventure

Space Toy Set

Display Astronomy

$63.21

CMST 18

InAir E-Z Build Model Kit - Apollo Lunar

Module with Lunar Rover

Display Astronomy

$16.99

CMST 19

Space Toy Set - America's Space

Program Collector's Series - 5-Piece

Replica Spaceship

Display Astronomy

$14.95

CMST 20

Iron Filings - 1 Pound Package

Demonstration Physics

$10.70

CMST 21

CMS Magnetics 15 ML or More Magnetic

Ferrofluid for Science Projects or Fun


$13.95

CMST 22

Dark Blue Periodic Table of the Elements Scientific Chart Poster

Print

Display Chemistry

$5.99

CMST 23

(24x36) Introduction to Rocks Geology

Educational Science Chart Poster

Display Geology

$6.16

CMST 24

International Space Rockets, 24x36 Poster

Print Poster Print, 24x36

Display Astronomy

$7.25

CMST 25

Carson Dellosa Mark Twain The Cell Chart

(414019)

Display Biology

$2.49

CMST 26

ToyPark Pocket Self-timer Quadcopter, Folding Drone with

Camera, Altitude Hold Smartphone Mobile

WiFi Remote with LED Night Lights

Demonstration Astronomy

$49.99

CMST 27

Revell Stearman PT-17 Plastic Model Kit

Display Astronomy

$11.08

CMST 28

Revell 1:72 F-117 Nighthawk Stealth

Fighter Desktop

Display Astronomy

$12.99

CMST 29

Revell SnapTite Apache Helicopter Plastic Model Kit

Display Astronomy

$14.54

CMST 30

Revell 1:110 SR-71A Blackbird Desktop

Display Astronomy

$10.66

CMST 31

Educational Solar System Wall Decals – Fun Planets in Space Wall Stickers – Space

Exploration by treepenguin

Display Astronomy

$16.97

CMST 32

Revell 1:39 Wright Flyer "First Powered

Flight"

1 $12 Display Astronomy

$12

CMST 33

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide 2nd

Edition

1 $16.82

Reference Physics

$16.82

CMST 34

Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Electronics Discovery Kit

2 $20.99

Demonstration Engineering

$41.98

CMST 35

Black X-Planes Air Force B-2 Stealth

Bomber Die Cast Jet Plane Toy with Pull

Back Action

1 $8.75 Display Astronomy

$8.75

CMST 36

Revell 1:48 F6F-5 Hellcat

1 $11.08

Display Astronomy

$11.08

TOTAL $385.87

Vendor: www.aliexpress.com

FACTORY CODE

DESCRIPTION QTTY

PRICE

SHIPPING COST

TOTAL PRICE

PICTURE

CMST 37

High Quality 1PC Plastic Science

Technology Experiment DIY

Educational Boat Toys Learning Gifts Model

Building Kits Baby Toys

2 $1.76 Demonstration Engineering

$0.95 $4.47

CMST 38

1:24 3D General Atomics MQ-1 Predator Plane

Aircraft Paper Model Assemble Hand Work Puzzle Game DIY Kids

Toy


$1.365 $5.78

CMST 39

The Air France F-BVFB Concorde 16cm Metal Airplane Models Baby

Birthday Gift Christmas Gift Plane

Models Kids Toy


0 $8.38

CMST 40

Alloy Metal Air Emirates A380 Airlines Airplane Model Airbus

380 Airways Plane Model Stand Aircraft for Baby Gifts Toys

16cm


0 $8.21

CMST 41

Fokker Dr.I 1918 Type Three Wing Fighter Plane Aircraft Paper

Model Assemble Hand Work Puzzle Game DIY

Kids Toy


$1.365 $6.22

CMST 42

Newtons Cradle Steel Balance Ball Physics Science Pendulum

1 $2.07 Demonstration Physics

0 $2.07

CMST 43

MAGICAL SCIENCE Physical experiment

homemade Magnetic Levitation pen DIY materials, home

school educational kit for kids students


0 $1.94

CMST 44

New Arrival Retro Vintage Plane Airplane Model Aircraft Home Decoration Toy Gift For Children Adult


$4.30

CMST 45

Creative Novelty Syringe Pen Peculiar

Shape Lovely Stationery Ballpoint

Pen Automatic Refillable Ballpen

Bullet 5mm

20 $0.47 Shop For sale

$1.16 $10.56

CMST 46

5pcs/lot Syringe Pen Writing Supplies Bone shape ballpoint pens

Wholesale New creative gift school

supply

50 2.11 per

set of 5

Shop For sale

$1.37 $22.47

CMST 47

Magic Plasma Ball Sphere Light 3 4 5 6

inch Table Light Night Lamp Kids Room Gift Box Novelty Crystal Magic Plasma Ball

Lighting


0 $25.37

CMST 48

Magic Musical Lotus Flower Flame Candles Holders Birthday Cake Party Lamp Surprise Gift Lights Rotation Decoration Open

Lotus


$4.50 $42.50

CMST 49

CHAMSGEND Modern Organic Chemistry

Scientific Atom Molecular Models

Links Kit Set Toys for Students Teenager Drop Shipping H26

1 $9.96 Demonstration Chemistry

0 $9.96

CMST 50

pvc figure Genuine simulation model toy

Frog life cycle set

1 $21.91

Display Biology

0 $21.91

CMST 51

2017 Hot Sell DIY The Solar System Nine

planets Planetarium Model Kit Science Astronomy Project Early Education For

Children


0 $4.70

CMST 52

100pcs Strong Round NdFeb Cylinder 5mm Dia x 5mm N50 Rare Earth Neodymium

Magnet


$6.52

CMST 53

20pcs N50 Super Strong Block Cube 10mm x 10mm x 10mm Rare Earth

Neodymium Magnet


$13.27

CMST 54

30 x 10 mm Hole 6 mm Super Strong Ring

Loop Countersunk Magnet Rare Earth Neo Neodymium Magnets Cylinder

6mm


$2.89

CMST 55

20x10x2 mm 10pcs/Lot Strong

Block Cuboid Fridge Magnets Rare Earth

Neodymium


$1.50

CMST 56

Mould Dinosaurs, painted

x $.05 Shop For sale

$.05

CMST 57

10pcs/lot Dinosaur Eggs Action Figure Add

Water Cracks Grow Growing Egg Hatching

Growing Kids Education Toy

20 $0.374

Shop For sale

$7.48

CMST 58

Magic Hatching Growing Dinosaur Eggs Colorful Baby

Novelty Gag Toys For Kids Children Learning & Education Toy 1pc

Retail


$1.47 $8.97

CMST 59

8pcs/lot Awesome Dinosaurs Blocks Toys

Jurassic Park World Models Building Bricks

Toys Compatible Legoe Toys


0 $17.06

CMST 60

Magnetic Plasticine mud Magnetic Silly

Putty Handgum Magnet smart clay

kids Creative Toys new year gift


$1.89 $7.77

CMST 61

Hand putty Brand DIY slime Playdough

Magnetic Rubber Mud Strong plasticine Putty

Magnetic Clay Education Toys Kids

Gift 7 Color


0 $5.98

TOTAL $250.33

Vendor: www.dx.com

FACTORY CODE

DESCRIPTION QTTY

PRICE SHIPPING COST

TOTAL PRICE

PICTURE

CMST 62

3-LED 3-Mode 600lm Cold White Tent Lamp

w/ a Hook for Camping - Green


0 $3.23

CMST 63

DIY Silicone Dinosaur Style 12-Cup

Chocolate / Ice Mold - Coffee

1 $3.73 Production To make dinosaurs from clay for sale

0 $3.73

CMST 64

Cute Dinosaur Style Silicone Cake Soap Chocolate Mold -

Chocolate

1 $3.48 Production To make dinosaurs from clay for sale

0 $3.48

CMST 65

3D Dinosaurs Through the Wall PVC Wall

Sticker Decal - Multi-Color

1 5.89 Display Biology

0 $5.89

CMST 66

T3084KL 12 Dinosaur Species Plastic Toy -

Multicolored


0 $12.48

CMST 67

New Hard PVC Plastic Cartoon Animal

Dinosaur Figures Set (6PCS/Set)

1 8.84 Shop For sale

0 $8.84

TOTAL $37.65

Vendor: various in Kabul

NAME QTTY PRICE REMARKS

Fabric for gravity table 3 mtr $ 4.48

Cement & sand $ 0.75 making dino for shop

Metal screen $ 0.30

Metal Pipes 8 pcs $ 5.97 Gravity table demo

Plant 2 pcs $ 2.98 Erosion experiment

small oil based paint 3 pcs $ 2.69

Small paint Brushes 3 pcs $ 2.24

Metal frame 1 pcs $ 25.37 Biology cabinet

Billiard balls 4 pcs $ 3.58 Viscosity experiment

Small metal balls $ 0.30 Gravity experiment

Medium metal balls 2 pcs $ 1.49 Gravity experiment

Big metal balls 1 pcs $ 3.73 Gravity experiment

pulley 3 inch 1 pcs $ 1.34 experiment

Dinosaurs 7 pcs $ 1.49 For shop

Cricket ball 1 pcs $ 0.15 Gravity experiment

glass marbles 2 pcs $ 1.49 Gravity experiment

Empty plastic bottles 7 pcs $ 4.18 Viscosity experiment

Round pipes 2 pcs $ 17.91 Gravity experiment

white paint 1 pcs $ 17.91 Painting the basement

Cement for walls $ 0.60 Covering wall holes

brush for painting 1 pcs $ 1.19 Painting the walls

Pipe table 1 pcs $ 14.92 Gravity experiment

Ball bearings 2 pcs $ 1.49 Gravity experiment

Transportation for 2 $ 3.88

Truck transport $ 7.46

Cabinet glass $ 67.16 Biology room

Cabinet glass $ 47.76 For shop display

Security box inside $ 119.40

Cookies $ 8.95 Grant opening

disposable cups 50 pcs $ 1.49 Grant opening

green tea $ 2.24 Grant opening

White vinegar 1 bottle $ 1.19 Volcano experiment

Baking soda 1 pkg $ 0.30 Volcano experiment

Cooking coloring $ 0.60 Volcano experiment

Water melon for kids $ 2.09

aluminum foil 1 pcs $ 1.79 Volcano experiment

business cards 1000 pcs $ 14.92 For Rameen

Printing banners 10 mtr $ 22.39

Microscope 1 pcs $ 56.71 Biology room

Pressure gague - German 1 pcs $ 11.94 Operation room

Stathescope - German 2 pcs $ 7.46 Operation room

Face mask 2 pcs $ 2.09 Operation room

While Coats 5 pcs $ 22.39 Operation room

Surgery head cap 1 pcs $ 4.48 Operation room

Dissection set 1 pcs $ 4.48 Operation room

Anatomy chart (Calendar) 1 pcs $ 8.95 Operation room

Rubber gloves 1 box $ 3.28 Operation room

Kidney shaped tray for Op Rm

1 pcs $ 4.17 Operation room

Small skelaton 1 pcs $ 56.71 Biology room

Biology charts 4 pcs $ 4.17 Biology room

exhibition booth 1 pcs $ 51.19 Advertising for CMST

Laptop fixing fee 1 pcs $ 14.92 Manager’s Laptop

Transport 1 $ 1.19

To and from computer lab

Extension cords 1 $ 5.22

Pre-paid tel card to invite schools

1 $ 0.75

Pre-paid tel card to invite schools

1 $ 1.49

transport fee 1 $ 1.49

Pushpins $ 1.49

light bulb 1 pcs $ 2.23

Extension cords 1 pcs $ 0.75

Wall hanger 1 pcs $ 0.89

For white coat in op rm

transport fee $ 1.19

small plates 50 pcs $ 2.23

Exhibition day

foam glass 2 set $ 1.79 Exhibition day

water cups 1 set $ 1.49 Exhibition day

tissue paper 2 pcs $ 1.49 Exhibition day

disposable spoons 1 pcs $ 0.75 Exhibition day

disposable forks 1 pkg $ 0.75 Exhibition day

soft drinks 8 pcs $ 5.37 Exhibition day

bread 20 pcs $ 2.98

small lock 1 pcs $ 0.49

potato 7 kg $ 2.98 Exhibition day

ketchup 1 bottle $ 2.23 Exhibition day

water melon 2 pcs $ 4.32 Exhibition day

cucumber 2 kg $ 0.89 Exhibition day

tomato $ 0.89 Exhibition day

lettuce 3 pcs $ 0.89 Exhibition day

Cake for opening day $ 28.35 Exhibition day

taxi for transport $ 2.08

kabab 40 pcs $ 83.58 Grand opening

transport for kabab guys $ 7.46 Grand opening

Anti virus software 1 pcs $ 24.47

Museum laptop

Food items $ 6.71 Grand opening

Fans 3 $14.92 2 small fans, fixing 1 fan

TOTAL $ 884.91

ITEMS DONATED

IMAGE DESCRIPTION DONATED BY

Glassware for chemistry and goggles Chemistry Lab at Mines, Denver Colorado, with the assistance of Joseph Sanderson, Rotary Scholar

EXPENSE PARTIAL FOR MUSEUM

TILL DEC 2017 TOTAL IF INDEPENDENT

Rent 0 0 800

House Tax 10% $80

Creative Director $250 1250 250

Education Director $100 500 100

Guards x 2 0 0 500 for both

Cleaner 0 0 100

General Manager 0 0 250

Finance 0 0 300

Employee tax

Electricity 0 0 100

Technical Advisor $200 $1000

Lunch 0 0 200

Gas 0 0 70

Internet $20 100 100

Maintenance 100

Pictures

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/57fjfs6nlhg3276/AAC740CNo0Ga0N83eCmWjn_Sa?dl=0

fundraising site

https://www.launchgood.com/project/children_museum

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/57fjfs6nlhg3276/AAC740CNo0Ga0N83eCmWjn_Sa?dl=0

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