[4alabama] 2008 NFB Junior Science Academy

[David Andrews]

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>Ground Breaking Program for Elementary Students from NFB Jernigan
>         \Institute: The Jernigan Institute is pleased to announce the latest
>breaking addition to its Science Academy-the 2008 NFB Junior Science
>Academy.  This program is the first NFB  Science Academy for elementary
>students and their parents, and will be held July 23-27, 2008 in
>Baltimore, MD.  at the National Center.  The program will accept thirty
>students in grades third through sixth, or ages eight to twelve, and one
>parent or guardian to participate.
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>Modeled after the NFB's previous successful Science Academies for teens,
>this four-day session will expose blind and low vision children to the
>excitement of science in real-life applications.  The students will
>learn that science can be fun through hands-on instruction, field trips,
>and interactive activities as they learn about how different aspects of
>the environment work together to create the world around them.  In
>addition to sparking their interest in science, technology, engineering,
>and math (STEM) subjects, the program aims to teach students how
>alternative techniques can help make STEM subjects accessible and more
>engaging.  Workshops for parents of blind children will take place in
>conjunction with the children's activities for those individuals
>accompanying their child
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>The Education department is also looking for individuals over 18 years
>of age who are interested in serving as a mentor to  help facilitate the
>children's activities.
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>Interested families or individuals who would like to serve as a mentor
>can learn more about the program and submit an application online at
>www.blindscience.org. Applications are due by March 31, 2008.  For
>more information, please contact Mary Jo Thorpe, Education Programs
>Specialist at the Jernigan Institute at (410) 659-9314 ext. 2407.
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>Mary Jo Thorpe, MEd, NOMC
>Education Program Specialist
>Jernigan Institute
>NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND