NOAA Family Science workshop

Announcing a unique opportunity to learn about Family Science, and to be the first to see the newly created Family Science kits that focus on earth's "final frontier"--the deep sea.  We are offering a combined session that will feature family science activities from The Foundation for Family Science" and NOAA Ocean Explorer-based activities on topics such as bioluminescence, density, and deep sea diversity and adaptations.

This workshop will equip you with the tools you need to host a Family Science Event at your school site, and by attending the workshop you are entitled to check out a FULLY STOCKED FAMILY SCIENCE KIT for your event.  Choose from the following kits and grade levels:

• Family Science Grades K-3
• Family Science Grades 4-6
• Family Science Grades 6-8
• NOAA Family Science Grades 4-6
• NOAA Family Science Grades 6-8

Each kit contains 8 or more short activities for students and families to do together.  Then you can personalize the event to showcase the science students are learning at school.

Location:  San Diego County Office of Education, 6401 Linda Vista Rd, Room 301
Date/Time:  January 20th, 2011      4:30-7:00pm

There is NO FEE for this workshop, and dinner will be served.  Please RSVP at http://sdcoe.k12oms.org/1022-45014

There is also an opportunity for upper level teachers to receive a small stipend to create a few additional activities for a forthcoming High School kit.  If you have questions, please contact Adrienne Marriott  adrienne_marriott@hotmail.com

"Kids love to share what they are learning  in science with their parents, and they love making new discoveries with their families.  Hosting a family science night is a great way to encourage kids and their families to do hands-on science together."--from a write-up on the value of Family Science Events in this month's CSTA Newsletter.  Check out http://www.classroomscience.org/family-science-nights