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Newsletter, Summer 2011 www.sciencehotline.ca Your vital link to the scientific and ESON educational communities Network Special points of interest: News Year End Summary Community Events Thank you for another successful year! Partnerships Over the past year, ESON has presentations and hands-on activi- 2010-11 Program Highlights: committed itself to providing the ties. We provide a range of other New Classroom Resources best possible science outreach to services and programs including More than 20,000 students, adults & general public reached the students and teachers we classroom resource kits, science Scientists and Engineers in the serve. This service to our teach- workshops, science fair judges, through our programming. Classroom ing and learning community cannot career sessions, field trip assis- Over 300 school visits, science be done without the many volun- tance, and community-based fairs and community events. Fall 2011 Science Symposium teers that ESON is dependent on. science events, festivals & compe- These volunteers are a network of titions. Visit our website for more Over 1000 volunteer hours science and engineering special- information about our programs. logged. ists within the Edmonton area. As the school year comes to a Thanks to the valuable support close, we would like to say THANK contributed by our generous vol- Our Board of Directors unteers and donors we have YOU for your participation in an- achieved great things this year— other successful program year. Lucio Gelmini Chair which marks our 20th Anniversary We wish you a refreshing summer Chemistry Instructor Grant MacEwan University of providing science outreach in break and remind you to book the Edmonton area. early for your classroom presen- William McGregor Past Chair ESON continues to offer a variety Technology Development tation and resource kit requests. of programs to aid and support DOW AgroSciences Canada teachers in their science teaching. These services are free of charge, Our signature program is but due to high demand, we are Monica Chahal Vice Chair limited to filling requests based on Faculty of Secondary Education ―Scientist & Engineers in the University of Alberta Classroom‖ where volunteers the availability of our volunteer engage students through class presenters and resources. Ron Kachman Treasurer Dean, retired NAIT Community Events and Partnerships Don Byers Director ASLA Board Representative This year ESON participated in judged during the Clean Air Day and Geophysicists of Alberta President, Algold Consultants various community events includ- celebrations in June and awards (APEGGA) recognized the Alberta Marie Caley Director ing programming to celebrate the were presented by the Minister of Science Literacy Association Principal International Year of Chemistry the Environment. We were also (ASLA) at the 2011 Summit Awards Edmonton Public Schools (IYC), attendance at the Northern pleased to sponsor two teams in April. ESON is a founding mem- Alberta Children’s Festival, and the from the Edmonton area to partici- ber of ASLA and we were proud to Ken Erickson Director Young Scientists Conference. pate in the provincial Envirothon contribute to a video which was Facilities Manager Edmonton Public Schools Once again, we co-sponsored the competition held at Long Lake produced for the Summit Awards EnviroBLAST (Building Leadership Environmental Center in May. with APEGGA's generous support. Lawrence Thenu Director for Action in Schools Today) stu- ESON looks forward to these This excellent promotional piece Business Development Officer dent conference with The Lung events and others next year. gives an overview of the ASLA Line of Fire, Inc. Association, an air quality and As one of our key partners in sci- science networks and our role in Daryl Chicak Director health program for junior high ence outreach, the Association of science outreach in Alberta. Check Vice Principal students. Student projects were Professional Engineers, Geologists, out the video link on our website. Edmonton Catholic Schools 20 Years of Service Connecting the Scientific & Educational Communities ESON Network News Page 2 Summer 2011 Edition New Classroom Resources Classroom Kits: This year, ESON produced 5 new These kits are curriculum based improve our programming and classroom resource kits including and are designed to help bring a services to teachers and their Gr. 2: Boats and Buoyancy Gr. 2 Small Crawling and Flying hands-on aspect to the classroom. students. Animals, Gr. 4 Building Devices and Every kit includes a variety of We are continually developing new Gr. 2: Magnetism Vehicles that Move, Gr. 6 Evidence materials and activities that are classroom resources . If there is a Gr. 2: Small Crawling & Flying Animals and Investigation. Gr. 6 Flight, & directly connected to each learner specific topic you would like to see Gr. 3: Rocks and Minerals Gr. 6 Trees and Forests. Our re- expectation within a given unit. developed, please contact us. Gr.3: Hearing and Sound source kits are available to all Teacher participation and feed- teachers in the Greater Edmonton back are encouraged and appreci- Please visit our website for more Gr.4-6: Water Quality Testing Area to borrow free of charge. ated. This feedback allows us to information and to book a kit. Gr. 4: Light and Shadows Gr. 4: Building Devices Gr. 5: Electricity and Magnetism Gr.6: Sky Science Gr.6: Evidence & Investigation Gr. 6: Flight Gr. 6: Trees and Forests Bring Science to Life with Hands -on Activities & Demonstrations As a non-profit organization, ESON’s Scientists & Engineers-in-the- or engaging demos that enhance In addition to our continuing Classroom is our core program student learning and get kids partnership with APEGGA, this programs and for students. ESON matches en- excited about science! Teachers year we were able to partner with thusiastic scientists, engineers learn from the presentations too, services are made other professional organizations and technologists with requests impacting future classes. possible through the for curriculum-related presenta- such as the Alberta Society of Professional Biologists, Alberta generosity of tions from schools in the greater Edmonton area. Institute of Agrologists, and the corporations, College of Alberta Professional Volunteers share their passion for foundations, science and engineering, explain Foresters to help recruit addition- al volunteers and broaden the government grants, the relevance of science to every- day life and provide information base of expertise for the Scien- and our volunteers! about science-related careers. tists & Engineers in the Classroom Visits include hands-on activities program. Looking for new ways to get your students excited about science? ESON is delighted to be hosting a Each evening symposium will have The evening is a great way to series of science workshops for teachers participating in 3 curric- network and is an excellent addi- grade 1-9 teachers during our fall ulum connected 75 minute work- tion to your teacher professional 2011 Science Symposium, Nov. 1-3 shops with dinner and refresh- growth plan. at Grant MacEwan University, City ments included! Proposed Schedule: Centre Campus. 4:00–4:30pm Registration These workshops will inspire you Mark your Calendars! 4:30–5:45pm Workshop #1 with a range of exciting hands-on 5:45– 6:15pm Dinner Division 1: Tue, Nov. 1, 4:30–9pm activities and practical ideas for 6:15–7:30pm Workshop #2 Division 2: Wed, Nov. 2, 4:30–9pm use in your classroom including 7:30–7:45pm Coffee & Dessert Division 3: Thur, Nov. 3, 4:30–9pm 7:45– 9:00pm Workshop #3 ready to use lesson plans, and the Online registration will be availa- materials to implement them! st For more information email: ble beginning September 1 . [email protected] Experience the Connection...visit us at www.sciencehotline.ca .