Mrs. DuBose’s Class: AdVeNtUrEs iN ScIeNcE

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer program in North Carolina is a fun and free science education initiative that helps elementary and middle school children “grow into science.” Children in seven central North Carolina counties will explore science firsthand through a unique GlaxoSmithKline educational program hosted by local libraries.

GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer will offer a free five-day program for elementary school students at 20 libraries. Middle school students will also participate in Science in the Summer through an intensive one-day laboratory experience aboard a mobile science laboratory, part of UNC’s Morehead Planetarium and Science Center’s DESTINY program.

The 2009 program will focus on chemistry. Students will learn about chemical reactions, build models of molecules, experiment with common foods, explore the density of water and examine how chemistry affects their lives each day.

Each site will offer classes at three levels:

• Level I, for students entering grades 2 and 3, will meet daily from 9 a.m. until 12 noon.
• Level II, for students entering grades 4 and 5, will meet daily from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m.
• Level III, for students in grades 6, 7 and 8, will meet one day during the week, performing science activities aboard the DESTINY mobile science laboratory.

To find the a Science in the Summer programs scheduled in 2009 in your area..click here   Each library has its own guidelines for registration, and spaces are limited. Parents should contact libraries directly for more information about registration.

2009 FCS TECHNOLOGY CAMPS

 DIGITAL EXPRESSISONS      ROBOTICS         GEOCACHING

It’s time again to think about what are going to do after the first week of being lazy on the couch.  Ahh, I got it.  Apply for a Summer Technology Camp with FCS. Camps are available for rising third- to twelfth-grade students with topics including digital photography, animation, robotics, geocaching, and more. Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 15th. For more information, click here. Summer Technology camps are now open for registration.  Deadline for registration is FRIDAY, May 15, 2009. There is no fee for these camps. 

Important rules to remember

1. One child per application, please.
2. Camps begin at 8:00 am and end at 12:00 pm.
3. By registering your child for camp, you are giving permission for your child’s photograph to be posted on the Franklin County Schools webpage. 
4. More info and the registration forms are available by clicking HERE. REMEMBER SPACE IS RUNNING OUT FAST!!

Imhotep Academy at North Carolina State University is a successfully-established program, and a great opportunity for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to learn about mathematics, science, and technology in a fun and interactive way. Preregistration can be completed at the Science House website by clicking HERE.  Imhotep Academy, North Carolina State University’s science and math program for middle school students, has two summer sessions, each of which are still only about half-filled.

Important info…

1. Each session lasts one week.
2. The first session focuses on Chemistry.  This session starts Monday June 9 – Friday June 13 from 7:45 – 12:15, and is tentatively set to focus on Chemistry. There’s a mandatory orientation for this session on Thursday May 29 at 6:30pm.
3. The 2nd session focuses on algebra. This session starts Monday July 21 – Friday July 25 from 7:45 – 12:15 each day. The Algebra session is designed to give students a head start on Algebra, which can be difficult to understand for some. Students consistently come out of this week with a better grasp on algebra than they had coming into it.  The mandatory orientation for this session is on Tuesday July 15 at 6:30pm.
4. The cost for each session is $150. 

Imhotep Academy is open to all middle school sudents, and is a great opportunity to learn, and we would love to have them. If you have any questions, please contact l Joshua Saville by email jpsavill@ncsu.edu or call (919) 515-9404

Adventures in Science & Math 2008 @ Louisburg College
 

The Scholar Camp – Rising 4th, 5th, & 6th graders:  July – 14-18, 2008  (focus is on the scientific method & analytical reasoning in the physical & biological sciences)

The Researcher Camp – Rising 7th, 8th & 9th graders:  July 21-25, 2008    (a week-long course in the fundamentals of a particular subject, stressing critical thinking and laboratory skills) 

Important Info to remember…

1. All camps meet Monday through Friday, from 8:30-4:00.  
2. The fee for each camp is $190.00.  The discounted fee for each camp is $165.00 if PAID IN FULL by July 1, 2008.  A nonrefundable deposit of $80.00 is due with your application. 
3. SPACE IS LIMITED and students will be registered in the order that full payments are received.  Louisburg College reserves the right to cancel any session due to insufficient enrollment. 
4. CONTACT LOUISBURG COLLEGE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND APPLICATIONS!   Call 919.496.2521

                         Sally Ride Science Festivals bring together hundreds of girls for a festive day of science and socializing. Parents and teachers are welcome too!

Each festival features: an inspiring talk; workshops for girls, given by local veterinarians, astronomers, microbiologists and engineers; workshops for parents and teachers on ways to support girls’ interests in science and math; a street fair with hands-on activities, booths, food and music. Check out the website http://www.sallyridefestivals.com/  

 These unique camps provide girls an opportunity to explore science, technology, and engineering while having fun on a college campus.  For more information, contact our partners at Education Unlimited at 1.800.548.6612, and ask for information on the Sally Ride Science Camps. http://www.sallyridecamps.com/

Spaces are available in the fall for Imhotep Academy for middle school students (6th-8th grade) “Exploring Our World through Physics: Forces and Motions “. Middle school students will discover how mathematics, science and technology impact our lives through Physics applications. Fees to reserve your space are $125 before August 30 and $150 afterward. Mandatory Orientation is on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 at 6:30 PM and class sessions are Saturdays, September 22 – October 27, 2007. Learn more and register at

http://www.science-house.org/student/imhotep/ Spaces are limited and students are encouraged to enroll early.

About….

Imhotep Academy introduces under-represented students (African-Americans Hispanic, Native Americans, Women) sixth through eighth grades to science, mathematics and technology at NC State University. The program introduces students to the rigorous and exciting worlds of: chemistry, mathematics, marine, earth and atmospheric sciences, physics and statistics through laboratory experiments, research projects, classroom instruction, and field trips.