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Randolph College Science Day

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The Randolph College Society of Physics Students and Education Department  would like to invite all 3rd through 6th graders in the Lynchburg and surrounding areas to take part in our exciting Science Day.

Science Day is one event in our Amazing Science Festival for all ages (children and adults). For more information on Science Festival, please go here.

We invite teachers to attend Science Day, to consider bringing  your students, and to register to receive recertification points and access to educational resources.

When: Saturday, March 27, 2010, 11:45 - 4:30 pm
Cost:
With the help of AREVA, we are able to offer this for FREE!
Where:
Randolph College Physical Education and Recreation Building (PER) Directions are at this link.
Sign up:
The online application form can be accessed at the following links:
-- Registration for children in your household (including friends)
-- Registration for groups of children (e.g. a class, a girlscout troop, etc.)
-- Registration for teachers not accompanying children
Applications will be accepted until we have 225 students. When we reach the limit, that will be clearly noted here. Please note that you will not receive confirmation other than the confirmation you get when you click submit on the online application. Special information for teachers can be found here.
If you would like to be notified when the application form is available for 2011 please click here.
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  • Students will be divided into groups and guided through a series of fun, hands-on science demonstrations and activities that reinforce the Virginia Standards of Learning. Activities include:
    • Building Bridges
    • Science Activity Booths
    • Lasers!
    • Chemistry: Slime!
    • Recycle-mania!
    • Animal Activity with Pelts
    • Organic Garden: planting and chicken activities
    • Biology

  • There must be a parent or guardian present for all students (one adult can bring a group of students). Parents can observe or can relax in a provided space with wireless internet access. There will also be planned activities for parents, to be posted here closer to the date. Snacks and coffee are available for purchase.
  • Additional information for teachers can be found here. We invite teachers to participate, to consider bringing your classes, and for the teachers to register (using the same registration form as for the children) to receive lesson plans and additional classroom information.
  • There will be exciting activities and wonderful prizes. All students will be given a t-shirt, a light snack, and a certificate of completion.
  • Students do not need to prepare or bring anything. They should wear comfortable clothing for activities indoors and out, and they should eat lunch before they come.
  • As well as the main sponsorship from AREVA, this event is funded by Randolph College.
  • 2011's science day will be March 26, 2011. If you would like to be notified when the application form is available for 2011 please click here.
  • Follow these links for summaries of other Science Days:
  • For more information, please contact Peter Sheldon psheldon@randolphcollege.edu

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