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2014 Folt Science Night webinar

2014 Folt Science Night webinar. Welcome! We will get started at 3:30 pm; until then, you may not see video or hear speakers. Please take this time to find the AV panel, in the top left of your screen. Click the microphone with a red gear to start the audio configuration wizard.

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2014 Folt Science Night webinar

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  1. 2014 Folt Science Night webinar Welcome! We will get started at 3:30 pm; until then, you may not see video or hear speakers. Please take this time to find the AV panel, in the top left of your screen. Click the microphone with a red gear to start the audio configuration wizard. If you experience any technical difficulties, send us a question in the chat box.

  2. 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

  3. North Carolina Science Festival 2014 Festival

  4. Participants 2014 Folt Science Nights

  5. 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

  6. 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 email you to complete a brief survey

  7. Planning • Planning emails with tips sent out on key dates • The big 3: • Volunteers • Publicity • Materials • Where to find resources: • www.ncsciencefestival.org/k-12-activities

  8. Planning Logos! Poster template! Kelvin ideas! www.ncsciencefestival.org/get-involved/host-an-event/resources-for-events/

  9. 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

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

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

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

  13. Activity Advice: Create-a-Coaster

  14. Activity Advice Brand new activity: A Bright Idea

  15. 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!

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