After School Science Plus

Download or read book After-School Science Plus written by Linda Colón and published by Educational Equity Concepts. This book was released on 2000 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two-volume set, Planning Guide & Activity Guide, provides the tools for implementing inquiry-based science that meet the National Science Standards in after-school settings. The Planning Guide, for administrators, has sections on staff development, family outreach materials in English & Spanish resources. The Activity Guide, for group leaders consists of 11 hands-on, step-by-step activities, career & role model materials, print & web site resources, family letters in English & Spanish & much more. Facilitate fun, hands-on, physical science activities. Dispel stereotypes about girls/women in science. Create opportunities for students to see science as part of their daily lives. Involve parents/family members in science activities. Reinforce literacy skills. Provide information on career options & diverse role models. Create an environment that says, "Science is for everyone." Costs: 2-Vol. Set $49.95, Planning Guide $24.95, Activity Guide $29.95 (5 or more @ $22.00ea.) Add 15% ; postage/handling. Visit our website for other science titles, e.g.: Playtime is Science: An Equity-Based Parent/Child Science Program, for children with & without disabilities, K-3 grade. Educational Equity Concepts, Inc., 100 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Fl., NY, NY 10011. (212) 243-1110. www.edequity.org.