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Bethany Rocket Academy

Submitted by dfields on Wed, 07/20/2016 - 12:26
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Manager Input
Manager's Decision: 
Approved
Is staff available for coverage?: 
Yes
Library budget available for this amount and for this target audience?: 
Yes
Program Identification
Location: 
Bethany Library
Date: 
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
10001.5 hours11301 hour
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Middle school students! Learn the history and theory of rockets while you build and launch your own model rocket. Go beyond your school science class! Students may attend the academy with an adult mentor to make it a family experience. The model rocket kit and supplies are provided by the library free-of-charge. You will assemble your rocket at the morning session at Bethany Library and launch it in the afternoon at a location to be announced.
Primary Age Group: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
No presenter
  Oklahoma
United States
Program Justification
Is a program the best way to meet the expressed need or present information?: 
Yes
Does the program fit the goals of the MLS?: 
Yes
How & why does this program meet the goals of the MLS?: 
The Bethany Rocket Academy allows middle school students to extend their school classroom learning through a hands-on lesson and access library resources to extend their knowledge of science and technology.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Visitors explore their interests using the variety of information at the library.
Why will this program be successful?: 
This program with its hands-on approach to build and launch a rocket and foundation of rocket sciences will prove popular as evidenced by earlier workshops.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
Goal is to fill the workshop to the allowable limit of 16 students. Expect students to show active engagement by completing a rocket and launching it. They will demonstrate a knowledge of basic principles of model rocketry.
Program Engagement

Marketing

Is sufficient time available to have a Info Magazine Listing?: 
Yes
Is sufficient time available to request MaC materials and display them for at least 2 weeks (45 days)?: 
Yes

Community Engagement

How will you promote this event to the community?: 
Create an in-Library Book Display or Exhibit
Share event in a community calendar, newsletter, or newspaper
Submit for sharing on Library System's Social Media sites
Up-sell the event with customers (verbally or with printed Marketing pieces)
Visit a community organization to promote
What library resources and services will you connect to this program?: 

Books, e-books and additional science themed programs.

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Rocket kits and rocket engines. Including supplies on-hand.
Final Comments: 
Funding for this program is through a grant administered by the development office. The grant number is #933 (aerospace). An afternoon session from about 1:00pm to 2:30pm will be held with prior notification to the OKC parks department at Route 66 Park. The alternate date for this program would be November 5.
Are you ready for your supervisor to evaluate this program?: 
Yes
Program Evaluation
Are you ready to evaluate your program?: 
No
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
Move Forward?: 
Yes, I'm ready to move on.
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