Science for
Out-Of-School
Time
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Goals
 To
review DSC’s two programs for out-of school time
science
 The
Science Explorer, K-6
 AfterSchool
 To
KidzScience, 3-5
answer any questions
AfterSchool KidzScience
Lawrence Hall of Science
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Established in 1968
Renowned resource center for math and science education for children
pre-school to high school
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A public science center with exciting hands-on experiences for learners
of all ages
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At the University of California, Berkeley
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A national leader in the development of innovative materials and
programs for students, teachers, families, and the public at large.
How was KidzScience developed?
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Partially adapted from tried-and-true science curricula (GEMS
guides)
Revised to meet the needs of after-school leaders and children
  Collaborative development process
  Team meetings and reviews of drafts
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Pilot test
  Field test
  Scientific Review
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Editing and final production
What is AfterSchool KidzScience?
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Grades 3–5
Inquiry-based science program
  Designed specifically for out-of-school settings
  Hands-on science activities
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Activities:
  Are engaging
  Are easy to lead
  Excite children about science
Build science knowledge and inquiry abilities
  Help children learn important cooperation and team work skills
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Goals for Children
Children will:
  Do hands-on cooperative activities and learn how to
investigate the way scientists do
  Leave
each of the sessions thinking, “Science is cool and I
can do it!”
What is Available?
4 Physical Science Kits
  Magnets
  Oobleck
  Bubbles
  Falling and Flying
4 Life Science Kits
  Exploring Habitats
  Predators and Prey
  Colors in Nature
  Beach Science
4 Green Science Kits (coming
April 2011)
  Alternative
Energy
  Fresh Water
  Waste Not
  Food From Plants (coming later)
What are the components?
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Currently 12 kits
Each kit contains 4 sessions
Each session is about 45
minutes
What’s included in a kit?
The Session Format
  Every
session starts with a question of the day
  Engage
Each session begins with a quick introduction and
a question of the day designed to engage the children and
get them thinking
  Explore
During this part of the session, the children
explore and experiment.
  Make
Sense Each session ends with an opportunity for
the children to reflect and make sense of what they’ve
experienced and discovered.
Support for the Leader
The program includes:
  Step-by-step
instructions for each session
  Questions to stimulate children’s thinking
  Alignment to the National Science Standards
  Science background for the leader
  A glossary
  Most of the materials needed
  Helpful tips
What’s Included: Overview
What’s Included: Handbook
What’s Included: Session Guide
What’s Included: Session Guide
What’s Included: Session Guide
What’s Included: Question Cards
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(Front)
What’s included in a refill kit?
What’s Included: Video Clips
  How-to
Videos
  What
to expect in that kit’s sessions
  How to explain the main science learning goal
  How to prepare, use, or clean up the materials in selected
activities
  Leader
Tips Videos
  Valuable
strategies for guiding and managing children in afterschool science activities.
  Help leaders with all of the AfterSchool KidzScience™ kits and
are also helpful when leading other hands-on activities.
The Science Explorer
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The Exploratorium
 Since 1969
 Founded by Fran Oppenheimer
 More than 650 exhibits
 Hands-on museum of science, art, and human perception in San
Francisco, CA
 Well-known for innovative science exhibits
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What is The Science Explorer?
Based on Research
 Correlated with National Educational Standards (NCTM/NSE)
Inquiry-based learning
 Learn-by-doing approach
Designed for After School Leaders
 Designed specifically for out-of-school time
Easy to Implement
 Materials included for 40 kids
 Applicable for grades K-6
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Goals of The Science Explorer
 To encourage children’s invention, curiosity, and eagerness
to explore
 To introduce children to the scientific approach by helping
them develop problem solving and critical thinking skills
 To be engaging and fun!
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Important Scientific Strategies
  Forming
hypotheses
  Experimenting
  Observing
  Measuring
  Inferring
  Predicting
  Asking
questions
  Classifying
  Communicating
Themes
 Blowing, Bouncing, Bursting Bubbles
 It’s Colorific
 Seeing Isn’t Believing
 Rings, Wings, and Other Flying Things
 Dramatic Static
  Marvelous Music and Astounding Sounds
  Hear Here!
  Mysterious Mixtures
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Support for leaders
Leader’s Support
 What do I need?
 Simple directions
 Now what do I do?
 Tips
Content Support
 Wow! I didn’t know that!
 What’s going on?
 Additional reading and research information
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What’s Included?
 Leader’s Guide
 The Science Explorer for Groups Guide
 Materials for 30 experiments
 Enough materials for 40 children
 Task cards
 Sturdy storage tubs
Also available
 Task cards in Spanish
 Refill kit
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Implementation Support
Staff development available for both, AfterSchool KidzScience and
The Science Explorer from Developmental Studies Center
Questions
What questions do you have?
For More Information
Contact Megan Green, ext.289
[email protected]