Family and Exhibit NightsMuseum Magnet School St. Paul, Minnesota Dedicated to the museum process of explore, experiment, explain, and exhibit, the Museum Magnet School hosts four Family and Exhibit Nights each year for different grade levels to show what they have learned and to help parents support their children’s learning at home. Following a light supper, Family and Exhibit Nights feature presentations by two grades that incorporate demonstrations, props, storytelling, and interactive learning stations. Two nearby high schools share their students to help run the learning stations and serve food. More... Patricia Fuchs, Family Liaison 651-325-2600 Patricia.Fuchs@spps.org Type 4 | Elementary Grades| Science |
''Oops—Turn Me Off!'' Science Family NightRoosevelt Elementary St. Paul, Minnesota When families arrived at Roosevelt Elementary School’s “Oops—Turn Me Off ” Science Family Night, they found the cafeteria transformed into an interactive science lab, with seven stations for learning about energy. Wearing long, white lab coats, members of the school’s Action Team for Partnerships (ATP) staffed each station. Scientist Casey, the school’s science teacher, greeted the kindergarten through third-grade students and their parents with an energy-efficiency quiz, rewarding correct answers with a free book. More... Christine Cardinal, Parent Educator 651-293-8655 christine.cardinal@spps.org Type 4 | Elementary Grades| Science |
Understanding Science Fair ProjectsStrategic Learning Initiatives Chicago, Illinois Any adult who has ever gotten involved in a youngster’s science fair project can appreciate the practice undertaken by Strategic Learning Initiatives (SLI) in three Chicago schools. “Understanding Science Fair Projects” was only one of more than a dozen workshops intended to involve parents in their children’s learning, but what a welcome workshop it was. About 130 parents attended. More... Cris Whitehead, Parent Engagement Director 312-738-0022 cckkh@hotmail.com Type 4 | Organization| Science |