Science and Engineering Library - Accessible to Inner-City Communities through Science 101 Aleteia Greenwood and Eugene Barsky, Science and Engineering Library, University of British Columbia and
Vancouver Downtown Eastside
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Science Background Structure of class Curriculum Students
Science 101 Lecture Topics What is Learning For? Infra-red - Invisible Light Mapping the Universe (including the invisible parts) Megaquake in Southwest BC! Atmospheric science - What does that mean? The Mathematics of Evil
Science 101 – Science and Engineering Library Involvement How did the UBC Science & Engineering Library became involved in this class?
Developing the Class Presentation Overall approach to class Changes in library presentations over time
Examples of Methods Used by Librarians for Science 101 A course research guide A search strategy worksheet – ategy_Worksheet.doc ategy_Worksheet.doc A list of movies about science and scientists Websites for evaluating print and internet resources
Lessons Learned Ability to respond to a range of motivation and learning styles Ability to respond to a range of computer skills and life experiences Ability to market with enthusiasm, be friendly, open, engaging, and non-threatening
Science 101 – Science and Engineering Library Impact