2. About the Festival Sally Ride Science Festivals are designed to encourage 5th-8th grade girls in science. An inspiring talk given by astronaut Ellen Ochoa Discovery Workshops for 5th-8th grade girls, given by local scientists and engineers (examples include chemists, veterinarians, microbiologists, and others) Workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support students' interests in science and math A Street Fair with booths, hands-on activities, food, and music

3. Event Schedule 11:00am-12:45pm Check-in, eat lunch, enjoy the Street Fair 1:00-2:00pm Featured Talk by astronaut Ellen Ochoa 2:00-2:15pm Break (assemble and go to workshops) In the afternoon, girls go to 2 workshops, while adults go to one longer workshop. 2:15-3:00pm Discovery Workshop #1 3:00-3:25pm Break (assemble and go to workshops) 3:25-4:10pm Discovery Workshop #2 4:15pm End of the Festival

4. Call for Presenters Presentations for the girls or parents/educators – 45 minute presentation/hands-on activity for 5 th -8 th grade girls e.g. Discuss your career and having the girls experiment with water bottle rockets Either present at 2:15-3:00pm Discovery Workshop #1 or 3:25- 4:10pm Discovery Workshop #2 – 1½ hour presentation for parents or educators e.g. Discuss an activity that will help engage the girls in science/technology

5. Call for Volunteers Shift #1 (9:30am - 2:15pm) set-up and helping out with street fair exhibitors Shift #2 (12:30pm - 4:15pm) “Mother and Father Duckies” that take the girls to and from their workshops Shift #3 (9:30am - 4:15pm) the all day volunteers will get a morning assignment and also lead the kids to and from the workshops

6. Contact & More Information If interested in presenting or volunteering or for more information, contact before Saturday, October 24: Becky Decker bdecker@sallyridescience.com Website: http://www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/09rice 1024 http://www.sallyridescience.com/festivals/09rice 1024