ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions. ***************************************************************************** I don't know that I can offer anything truly unique but I am coordinating an-after school science outreach program in the schools for grades K-2 and 3-5 and of course we have to adapt the activities for the grade level. I think I can learn alot from Paul and Lorraine! Peggy M. Zemach Education Coordinator Discovery Museum at the Powerhouse 1099 Main Ave. #316 Durango, CO 81301 970-422-2034 [log in to unmask] www.durangodiscovery.org ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lorraine Kenny" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2007 4:07 AM Subject: Re: assistance requested > Hi Paul > We would be very interested in being involved in this session. We have a > couple of shows which we deliver on outreach which focus on the science of > light and although the scienfic concepts and content are quite similar in > both shows they are delivered using different styles. We do alot of > outreach work with 4 -5 year olds and use a story based format which works > well. > If any of this is of interest for your session do not hesitate to get in > touch. > Kind regards > Lorraine > > Lorraine Kenny > Science Outreach Coordinator > Thinktank > Curzon Street > Birmingham > B4 7XG > UK > 0044 121 202 2278 > > -----Original Message----- > From: Informal Science Education Network on behalf of Paul Taylor > Sent: Wed 14/11/2007 14:59 > To: [log in to unmask] > Cc: > Subject: assistance requested > > > > ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers > Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related > institutions. > ***************************************************************************** > > Dear Educators, > > I am looking for a few fellow presenters for an ASTC session. You can > find a brief description below: > > In order to have a successful outreach program, shows need to be offered > on a variety of topics to a variety of grades. Frequently you perform > the same basic show for a variety of grades within the same school. > Teachers are often concerned that the material is adapted to the > specific grades. But thus is easier said then done. How can the same > basic concepts and demonstrations be adapted for kindergarten versus an > eighth grade class? How does the vocabulary and presentation of the > concepts vary as we ascend into secondary grades? > > In this practical session, we will begin with a single science topic and > convey the best developmental mode and level to present this information > to a kindergarten audience. The session will progress in a cognitive > format as we continue to demonstrate and discuss developmental > appropriateness for each phase through the secondary grades. > > Are there any developmental experts out there who could lend a hand? > Please contact me as soon as possible. Thanks. > > -Paul > > -- > Paul Taylor > Traveling Science Show/Community Outreach Manager > The Franklin Institute > 222 North 20th Street > Philadelphia, PA, 19103-1194 > Phone: 215-448-1169 > Fax: 215-448-1219 > > > *********************************************************************** > For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and > the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. > > Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at > www.exhibitfiles.org. > > The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. > To learn more, visit > http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. > > To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the > message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to > [log in to unmask] > > > > > Thinktank Trust > Thinktank Trading Limited > Millennium Point Curzon Street > Birmingham > B4 7XG > > www.thinktank.ac > > Registered charity no. 1061898 > > > This email has been scanned by Softscan *********************************************************************** For information about the Association of Science-Technology Centers and the Informal Science Education Network please visit www.astc.org. Check out the latest case studies and reviews on ExhibitFiles at www.exhibitfiles.org. The ISEN-ASTC-L email list is powered by LISTSERVR software from L-Soft. To learn more, visit http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html. To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the message SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to [log in to unmask]