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Chabot Space & Science Center and the California School for the Blind,
Fremont are pleased to announce the release of Explore It After School!
Technology <http://techbridgegirls.org/ExploreIt.html>  and Science for
Students with Visual Impairments. This resource guide includes lesson plans
for technology and science projects and career exploration resources to
broaden the academic and career options for students with visual
impairments. 
 

Techbridge was launched in 2000 by Chabot Space & Science Center in order to
engage girls in technology and science, fields where females have been
underrepresented. Recognizing the potential of this multi-faceted program,
Chabot Space & Science Center adapted Techbridge for students with visual
impairments. The after-school program introduces challenging and rewarding
activities that encourage students to work independently and to challenge
stereotypes regarding academic and career options for persons with visual
impairments. Techbridge projects include building telephones, creating
websites, dissecting squid, and learning about solar technology. With the
lessons learned from hosting Techbridge at the California School for the
Blind, we developed Explore It After School! This guide includes:

 

*                     lesson plans for technology and science projects 

*                     career exploration activities 

*                     tips for role model visits and field trips

*                     case study of an internship  

*                     ideas for hosting a technology or science program

 

Generous support from the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation and the
Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation has made the development of this resource
possible. Seeing the exciting results of Techbridge at the California School
for the Blind, we hope that many more students can benefit from the lessons
we learned. Explore It After School! is available online at
http://techbridgegirls.org/ExploreIt.html
<http://techbridgegirls.org/ExploreIt.html> . For more information about
Techbridge, contact [log in to unmask]
<mailto:[log in to unmask]>  or 510.336.7332.

 

 

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Jennifer Wei

Chabot Space & Science Center

10000 Skyline Blvd.

Oakland, CA 94619

510.336.7339

www.techbridgegirls.org

 


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