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ABOUT FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT


Family Science Night presents science related activities at your school for parents and children to enjoy together as they participate in a variety of hands on projects.

The goals of Family Science Night are to provide:

* Students and their families the opportunity to find "science" in real world activities.
* Cooperative learning activities that develop problem solving, questioning, and communication skills.
* Meaningful science study opportunities using many commonly found, everyday materials.
* Involvement in the scientific process - making predictions, collecting and evaluating data, modifying the original experiment, and trying again.

Research shows that student test scores and enjoyment of learning dramatically increase with parent participation. Thus Family Science Night seeks to involve parents by presenting:

* Opportunities for parents and students to be partners in learning.
* Informal learning activities that supplement the child's school experience.
* Activities that use inexpensive and readily available materials.

Rates and Guidelines for use:

* The program is available for grades 2-6 at your school, 6:30 - 8:00 PM. Please contact us for available dates.
* Adult volunteers are required: A minimum of 25 teachers and parents.
* Participation is limited to the maximum number of people permitted in the school multi-purpose room.
* Topics for examination include motion/physics, air, physical senses, animals/botany/biology, chemistry, electricity and magnetism, optical illusions, optics, and sound. Activities change on a regular basis as we create new ones.

* The rate is $600 per program. For information and reservations contact us at info@familysciencenight.org

UPCOMING FSN EVENTS

SCHOOL YEAR 2009-2010

April 15, 2010
Conejo Elementary School
280 Conejo School Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
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May 2010
OPEN AND AVAILABLE


SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011

Oct. 21, 2010
Trinity Pacific Christian School

Nov. 4, 2010
Westlake Hills Elementary

 

FAMILY SCIENCE NIGHT VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

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FOR SCHOOLS AND VOLUNTEERS
Documents Available For Download

FSN Application (Word) - download
Fill this form out and fax or e-mail to us.

FSN Brochure (PDF) - download
A printable brochure that can be circulated to other members of your organization.

FSN Activities List (PDF) - download
This list may be copied and handed out to parents.

FSN School Flyer (Word) - download
Add your school name and FSN date/time to this form and hand out to parents.

FSN Workbook (PDF) - download
Make one copy of this workbook for each student. Handed out night of event.

FSN Volunteer Questionnaire (PDF) - download
To be handed out to all volunteers at end of event.

Day of Event Timeline (PDF) - download
Provide to your volunteers so they will know what to expect.

CONTACTS

Terry Staler, Director
E-mail: t.staler@familysciencenight.org

Diane Darling, Events Coordinator
E-mail: d.darling@familysciencenight.org

Information and reservations
E-mail: info@familysciencenight.org

MAILING ADDRESS:
The Discovery Center for Science and Technology
ATT'N: Family Science Night

5655 Lindero Canyon Blvd., Suite 422
Westlake Village, CA 91362

Office Phone: 818-879-2021

The Discovery Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization.

 

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