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Folt Science Night Agenda 1.) Science Festival Background 2.) Program Goals 3.) Overview 4.) Planning 5.) Making Your Event Unique 6.) Activity Advice 7.) Next Steps 8.) Questions Kelvin the Spokesbot

North Carolina Science Festival 2014 Festival

Participants 2014 Folt Science Nights

Program Goals Goals: 1.) Generate enthusiasm among students and families for science and technology 2.) Give families the chance to explore hands- on science activities together

Overview NC Science Festival will provide curriculum, problem solve and provide evaluation data We ask that make use of as much of the materials you can for a fun science event for your school community We may contact you for a visit if our staff are in your area After your science night, we will you to complete a brief survey

Planning – Planning s with tips sent out on key dates – The big 3: Volunteers Publicity Materials – Where to find resources:

Planning involved/host-an-event/resources-for- events/ Logos! Poster template! Kelvin ideas!

Making Your Event Unique – Examples of unique events: Have middle or high school students host for elementary students Take the activities back to the classroom Ask a parent with a science career to do a presentation Go crazy with one activity you really like

Activity Advice Each activity has color-coded # that matches kit materials Great info for your facilitator! Some have suggestions for integrating into classroom; others feature NC connections Includes everyday items you need to provide

Activity Advice Most activities have table cards with instructions to help your facilitators and attendees When in doubt, look for the number!

Activity Advice: Create-a-Coaster Additional foam insulation tubing can be purchased at any home improvement store (~$2 per 6 foot segment) Loop using masking tapeBinder clips joining the tubes

Activity Advice: Create-a-Coaster

Activity Advice Brand new activity: A Bright Idea

Next Steps 1.) If you haven’t already, submit your date or changes to Marissa 2.) Review your science night kit 3.) Check out your promo item box – coming this week! 4.) Start recruiting volunteers 5.) Think of ways to make your event unique 6.) Ask if you have any questions!