make it! move it! eat it!
DESCRIPTION
Presentation for the 2009 Eureka! Leadership Institute on Everyday Science program for public libraries.TRANSCRIPT
NOVATO LIBRARY'S TEEN SCIENCE AND MATH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM:
MAKE IT! MOVE IT! EAT IT!:AN INTRODUCTION TO
EVERYDAY SCIENCE
BACKGROUND
North Bay Leadership Council’s spring economic insight report “How to Make the North Bay a Jobs Magnet,” calls for visible math and science programs for youth in grades K-12.
BACKGROUND
Inspires partnership with
Physicist Jack Deslippe
Engineer Linh Nguyen
to develop a series of fun and inspiring school year math and science programs aimed at middle youth.
BACKGROUND
LSTA grant allows expansion to include circulating materials, including science kits and recreational reading centered on math and science.
PURPOSE
middle school
students to increase their interest in the study of math and science for future academic and career achievement.
RESULTS
80% of responding participants
indicated they were as or more
interested in pursuing a higher degree in math or
science.
RESULTS
Four afterschool programs: Motors, Magnets, Optics and Waves
10 circulating patron science kits
20 staff science kits
63 recreational reading books
RESULTS
It was lots of fun and I'll always remember it. This was a great experience. My kids came
three times and loved it! Please do this again.
It was fantastic… really good and my son thoroughly enjoyed it.
NEXT STEPS
Continue the program and expand it to include all ages.
Identify a project lead for Science Programming
Expand program system-wide.
QUESTIONS?Thank You!
Amanda Jacobs FoustActing Electronic Services Librarian
Marin County Free Library
[email protected](415) 499-7451