Powerof discoverystem lhs

Welcome!

Introducing AfterSchool KidzScienceTM

Bubbles Activity

AfterSchool KidzScience kits…

• are designed specifically for out-of-school settings

• are for children in grades 3 – 5

• have 4, ~45 minute sessions in each kit. The 4 sessions stand alone

but build on each other.

• include nearly all the materials you need to serve up to 20 kids

• have one science learning goal per kit

• are aligned to the National Science Education Standards (with

state standards to come)

• are inquiry-based

• foster cooperation and teamwork

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 after school science activities

• Help leaders with all of the AfterSchoolKidzScience kits and are also helpful when leading other hands-on activities

Selected Video Clip

Bubbles How-to video clip.Go to:http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/collections-2/afterschool-kidzscience/

Scroll down to “Videos and Reviews.”Select “How-to Videos”Select “Bubbles.”Select full size screen and hit “Play.”

1 Handbook

16 Question Cards

Selected Video Clip

How People Learn Leader Tips video clip.Go to:http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidsite/collections-2/afterschool-kidzscience/

Scroll down to “Videos and Reviews.”Select “Leaders Tip Videos”Select “How People Learn.”Select full size screen and hit “Play.”

How are AfterSchool KidzScience kits developed?

• Based on research-based design principles:

• Hands-on activities

• Flexible child-driven activities

• Materials communicate science

directly to children

• Short stand-alone sessions

• Multi-session kits• Limited specific learning goals

• Low demand on afterschool

instructors • Sessions are self-contained

• Communicate science concepts

in child-friendly language• Child-centered meaning making

Connections to the Learning Cycle

Invitation

Exploration

Concept

Invention

Application

Reflection

4 Session Guides

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.

Leader Tips Videos

• Asking Questions

• Encouraging Curiosity

• Encouraging Learning

• Encouraging Working Together

• Leading “Engage”

• Leading “Explore”

• Leading “Make Sense”

• Managing Spaces

• Managing Materials

• Taking Children Outside

• Using Question Cards

• What is Science?

For More Information

For more information visit:www.lawrencehallofscience.org/kidzscienceE-mail: [email protected]: 510.642.7771

Questions or Comments?