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Science Museum of Virginia
We have established partnerships with schools in a number of ways. A
few activities are listed below:
1. Teacher education workshops (some of these are customized) offered
at school sites and at the museum.
2. Earth science lessons in the classrooms (A local school system had
this special need. Center for Science Education staff went to the high
schools and taught earth science concepts; the results of the
end-of-the-year test were amazing. Example: few students who have
failed in other subjects passed earth science test in flying colors!!!)
3. Technology Integration Institutes for all K-12 teachers (Integrating
internet in instruction, project based learning with Jason,
inquiry-based learning with computer microscopes; use of handheld
devices and probeware, Concept mapping in instruction, integrating video
streaming in projects, CBL and more)
4. With NCLB's EdTech grant, the state asked the schools to form
consortiums to apply for the competitive grant. Local school systems
requested the Science Museum of Virginia to help form the consortium.
We have formed Central Virginia Consortium for Transforming Teaching and
Learning with Technology with 14 school divisions as members. Next
year, we will have 15 school divisions. The consortium's goal is to
develop technology competencies in teachers and students through
intensive technology immersion workshops (NOT how to use Excel or
PowerPoint; rather Data driven decisions in science instruction or
social studies instruction)
It is important we identify the need of the teachers in your new school.
Hit that target of need with enthusiasm and commitment to help them.
Initially this is done at your cost.
They will then come to you for more help, at which point, funding
opportunities will arise.
Teachers are now looking for ways to go beyond PowerPoint and surfing
the web.
Science and Technology centers have a great opportunity to form
partnerships with local community colleges and universities to
demonstrate innovative teaching strategies and emerging technologies.
Mano
Mano Talaiver
Science Museum of Virginia
homepage: http://WWW.SMV.ORG
For monthly museum updates by e-mail: http://www.smv.org/extra.htm
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From: Bill Watson [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2003 2:03 PM
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Subject: Re: Science Center-School Partnerships
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I don't know who the contact is, but the folks at the Science Museum of
Minnesota have a great partnership with the school down the street.
Bill
Bill Watson
Education Director
Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Mobile, AL
(251) 208-6851
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From: Informal Science Education Network
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Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2003 7:12 PM
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Subject: Science Center-School Partnerships
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A new elementary school will be opening within a 5-minute walk of our
science center. We are interested in formalizing a relationship with the
school.
I am wondering what sorts of models already exist for science
center-school partnerships? How can we design the partnership so that
it's a win-win situation for all involved? What funding opportunities
are out there to sustain the partnership?
Any ideas or contact would be greatly appreciated.
--
Mackenzie Tysell
Program Director
Explorit Science Center
3141 5th Street
P.O. Box 1288
Davis, CA 95617
530.756.0191
fax 530.756.1227
http://www.explorit.org
Explorit engages children and adults throughout the greater Sacramento
area in hands-on science discovery. Programs travel to schools and
community sites in the region and are offered at the family-friendly
center in Davis, where you can "Think it ... Try it ... Explorit."
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