BOEING AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: 2009-2010
WABS and The Boeing Company have partnered to provide afterschool math and science classes facilitated by Boeing engineers.
Grade Levels: 4-5 and 6-8
Structure:
- Boeing employees volunteer their time to conduct six one-hour lessons in math, science or both after school at your school during the Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of the 2009-2010 school year.
- The Boeing volunteers have been trained to present a special curriculum designed to enhance Science and Math state standards. The Boeing Math and Science In Action Program was designed by local teachers to help promote science and math “hands-on” learning experiences in an afterschool environment. These activities can help struggling students and reinforce math and science concepts.
- To implement the program, your school will need to commit to the following
- Recruit a coordinating teacher for each class requested to provide a classroom with at least one computer with internet access;
- Recruit a minimum of 10 students (max=25) to attend the 6 (1-hour) sessions for each class requested; create a flyer to send home with students one month prior to the start of each quarter;
- Coordinate and assist the Boeing Volunteers;
- Arrange for transportation home for participating students;
- Remain in the classroom to provide supervision and assistance
- Supply Kits (materials and handouts) are supplied by WABS.
- One – three Boeing Volunteers will instruct each class.
Implementation dates for the 2009 – 2010 sessions:
1) Fall Session: October 26, 2009 through December 18, 2009
2) Winter Session: February 1, 2010 through March 19, 2010
3) Spring Session: April 26, 2010 through June 3, 2010
Class time and day of the week will be determined by the coordinating teacher.
Lesson Content: Choose a Math class, a Science class or both.
Fall, 2009
Grades 4-5
Math: Mirror Math: Exploring Geometry
Science: Slip n’ Slide Science: Exploring Friction and Motion
Grades 6-8
Math: Measurement is Cool and Hot!
Science: Design Squad: On the Moon
Winter, 2010
Grades 4-5
Math: Number Sense Activities & The Hex Game
Science: Designing Solutions: Gliders, Trebuchets/Catapults
Grades 6-8
Math: Exploring Probability and Number Operations
Science: Design Squad: Hidden Alarm, Dance Pad mania, Rubber Band Car, Motorized Car, High Rise, Kicking Machine
Spring, 2010
Grades 4-5
Math: Fractions & Decimals: Ratios/Rational Numbers
Science: Designing Solutions: Balloon-Powered Cars & Wind Spinners
Grades 6-8
Math: Telling Someone Where to Go: Using Math to Navigate
Science: Aquatics: The Science of Water
Questions? Please contact Jonelle Adams 425-408- 7956 (jadams@nsd.org) for more information.
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