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PSC's Life Sciences Research Weekend (Nov 6-8)
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER’S LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH WEEKENDNovember 6-8, 2009 at Pacific Science Center; Event opens daily at 10 amPacific Science Center has teamed up with the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research for the third annual, Life Sciences Research Weekend, November 6-8, 2009.Join us as we meet real scientists, ask questions and find out what scientists do every day. Over twenty research organizations and companies will be present to lead interactive, hands-on activities and talk about the focus of their research. Our state's biotech and medical device companies, education and non-profit research institutions will be present. You will have the opportunity to view and experience their research. For additional event details please visit our website, information is listed in our events section. From: PSC
Science at the Pumpkin Patch
  A visit to the pumpkin patch is an excellent family activity, and If you look for it, an outing full of science curiosities as well. At Craven Farms in Snohomish, there were biology lessons sprouting in the pumpkin patch and genetics lessons in the barrels of squash and corn varieties. There were physics questions whizzing through the air at the pumpkin slinger. There were animal behavior observations rooting and scratching away in the animal barn.
Field Science Workshops
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, Pacific Education Institute, and Olympic Park Instituteinvite you to participate in an evening teacher training to show you how to translate tried and true field science techniques from the wilderness to your schoolyard FIELD SCIENCE: FROM THE WILDERNESS TO YOUR SCHOOLYARD - Professional development for Washington State Certified Teachers
- Three clock hours available
- Light buffet dinner served
Learn about field science techniques that engage students inmeaningful investigation sof the outdoors with staff from two organizations equipped with years of experience in guiding student investigations and in designing curriculum that facilitates inquiry outdoors. In this three hour training participants will examine student generated field data, explore the types of questions asked about our environment, complete an investigation with outdoor data collection, and identify Washington State's core content standards achieved by field science. Teachers will leave with tools and curriculum for engaging students in field science in the schoolyard. Three workshops to choose from. Bellevue: - LOCATION: Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center1625 118th Ave, SE, Bellevue, WA 98005
- DATE AND TIME:Monday, October 19, 2009, 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- COST:Free
Tukwila: - LOCATION: Tukwila Community Center 12424 42nd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
- TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- DATE: Tuesday, October 20, 2009
- COST: Free
Edmonds:- LOCATION: Francis Anderson Center 700 Main Street, Edmonds, WA 98020
- TIME: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
- DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2009
- Cost: Free
TO REGISTER: Contact Eva Foster. Send an email to Eva Foster or call Eva Foster at 206.382.6212 x 14.
Theater Production about 1918 Flu Pandemic
The Cornish Theatre Department (Capitol Hill) is hosting a production of Kevin Kerr's Unity 1918. Here is a little teaser: Kevin Kerr's Unity (1918) is set in the small town of Unity, Saskatchewan in 1918. As the Great War rages on, claiming the lives of thousands of soldiers, the world is suddenly stricken by a mysterious and deadly virus. The small town of Unity seals itself off in an attempt to keep the flu at bay, but despite all the precautions, the disease descends. The community struggles to survive with courage, humour, compassion and romance. Unity (1918) is set in a chapter of Canadian history now long past, when more people died of the Spanish flu epidemic, affecting young people in the prime of their lives, than at the front lines. Kerr however, has dramatized these events with a contemporary treatment both in the creation of the characters, their painful and funny dialogue, and the structure of the play.
Ticket information ($5-10) is here. From: Theresa Britschgi
Become a FAN of Laughing Crow Curriculum
Laughing Crow Curriculum has launched a Facebook page. Show us some love by becoming a fan and while you're at it, you'll keep abreast of company news.
Celebrate Earth Science Week Oct 11-17
Established by the American Geological Institute in 1998, Earth Science Week reaches more than 20 million people each year with information, activities, and resources to promote better understanding of the geosciences and stewardship of the planet. This year's celebration also includes No Child Left Inside Day (Tuesday, October 13), the first annual Women in the Geosciences Day (Thursday, October 15), the launch of AGI's Earth Science Organizations web site , the Edward C. Roy Jr. Award for Excellence in Earth Science Teaching, and the annual Earth Science Week essay, photo, and arts contests. In addition, events are being organized nationwide by schools, universities, museums, science centers, nonprofits, and government agencies. To learn more or find out how you can participate, contact AGI's Geoff Camphire or visit Earth Science Week online. From: American Geological Institute
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