| Newsletter :: December 2009 | |
"The
recess bell rang and no one reacted. They were so excited about the scientist's
presentation that no one wanted to leave." Teacher
Quote |
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| In this issue: Alberta Science Literacy Association CSN AGM - January 19 Membership renewals Living Literacy New sponsors Science events and scholarships |
We are working on some new initiatives for spring. Announcements will be coming soon! |
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CSN welcomes the appointment of Tamara McCarron, the Alberta Science Literacy Association's new executive director. In conjunction with Patty Rooks, she is working to expand ASLA's reach and to implement initiatives that will strengthen all the Alberta science networks. Grande Prairie Environmental Science Education Society (GPESES) is the newest network to join ASLA and more are anticipated in 2010. |
Members and supporters of science outreach are welcome
to attend the AGM on January 19 from 6-8 pm, at Calgary Technologies
Inc details. After the business meeting a presentation on "Exciting
New Initiatives for 2010" will be shared. Join us to hear more and
find out if there's a role you can play. |
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Literacy involves “reading the word and the world” in a variety of contexts. Individuals need literacy skills to obtain and use information effectively, to act as informed players and to manage interactions in a variety of contexts whether the context is making decisions about health care, parenting, managing household finances, engaging in the political process or working. The Government of Alberta recently published Living Literacy: A Literacy Framework for Alberta's Next Generation Economy. Viewing literacy in it's broader sense the document notes "Literacy is not just about reading and writing." CSN believes
that science is integral to daily life and that discerning
consumers of scientific information are a necessity in the world of technological
change that we live in, where climate change, pandemics and energy usage
are top of mind. |
CSN membership renewals are due! If you are interested in promoting science literacy click here to join or renew your membership. Membership is free and open to all, but expires on December 31, 2009. If you have not renewed for 2010 please do it now! |
Thank you! With the generous support from foundations, corporations and individuals, CSN's programs are FREE to all schools, and Teacher Workshops are subsidized. |
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Science Events Earth Science for Society Exhibition - May 10 & 11 at the Stampede Corral. Free for the public, bussing and tours available for Junior High students. TELUS World of Science is developing content for the new Science Centre which opens in 2011. The prototype lab is open to the public and children are especially welcome. |
Scholarships The memory of those who lost their lives at École Polytechnique 20 years ago is kept alive through numerous scholarships provided by the Canadian Engineering Memorial Foundation each year. Scholarship application deadline is January 15, 2010. |
Please forward this newsletter
to your colleagues, and tell them about the school
programs and teacher
workshops that Calgary Science Network has to offer. |
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