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Crazy Science Activities

Submitted by jhilbert on Wed, 11/18/2015 - 15:35
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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: 
Southern Oaks Library
Date: 
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Program Time: 
Start Time (hour)Start Time (minutes)Setup TimeEnd Time (hour)End Time (minutes)Take-Down Time
1302 hours3301.5 hours
Program Details

Blurb

Would you like to use a description from the Blurb Bank?: 
No, I'll create my own blurb.
Program Description: 
Come do crazy science activities with the Southern Oaks Library Teen Advisory Board. Race balloons, learn science tricks, and more. For kids and teens.
Primary Age Group: 
PreTeen (ages 9-12)
Additional Age Groups: 
Teen (ages 12-18)
Primary Event Type: 
Science & Technology
Additional Event Types: 
Arts, Crafts, Games

Presenter

Will your program have a presenter?: 
Yes
Does the presenter have the proper credentials, training & positive references?: 
Yes
Presenter Type: 
professional librarian
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?: 
This program is designed to help PT & Teens learn motor skills, critical thinking and teamwork skills. It also is designed to teach physics principles and pique young peoples interest in science.
Which Strategic Plan Response/Goals does this program meet?: 
Satisfy Curiosity: Your libraries are centers that offer access to civic, cultural and community enrichment opportunities.
Why will this program be successful?: 
7th grade online students need STEM training and do not get enough of it. They also need socialization/teamwork skills training. I will advertise to this group.
How will success be measured/determined?: 
If participants learn something. And if participants, their parents, and teachers from online schools are satisfied with the outcomes.
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
Share on my personal Social Media sites (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
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?: 

Epic Charter School - Virtual School

Are volunteers needed?: 
Yes

Supplies

Are supplies needed?: 
Yes, order through RFP or shop locally for additional supplies.
Supply/Shopping List: 
Balloons various sizes and shapes, paperclips, binder clips, fishing line, straws, Ivory Soap, paper plates, tape, glue, hot glue, card stock, card board, dowel rod...to start. Much of this I already have in stock at the library.
Final Comments: 
I may probably do this as two programs in February. One during the daytime for online charter school students only.
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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