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<div align="center"><font size=2><b>Gear Up for Greatness! <br>
National Federation of the Blind<br>
2010 Junior Science Academy<br>
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<div align="center"><font size=2>A STEM Program for Blind Children<br>
Ages 8-12<br>
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<font size=2>In 2008, the National Center for Blind Youth in Science
(NCBYS), a program of the National Federation of the Blind Jernigan
Institute, offered its first Science Academy program for elementary
students. Once again, we are making this program possible for
children in grades three through six. The NCBYS developed its Junior
Science Academy (JSA) in 2004 in order to spark and enhance blind
students’ interest in scientific study, an academic area that many
falsely believe is too difficult for the blind. This year, with
hands-on experiences, tactile materials, and innovative nonvisual
teaching methods, the JSA will open its doors again to young explorers
with two sessions of the program. Applicants can apply for one of
the following dates:<br>
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<font size=2>Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010<br>
Session 2: August 4-August 8, 2010<br>
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<font size=2>The Junior Science Academy is a four-day session that will
expose blind children to the excitement of science in real-life
applications. The students will learn about how much fun science
can be through hands-on instruction, field trips, and interactive
activities. Attending parents will participate in a corresponding seminar
with workshops designed to focus on meeting the needs of their blind
children.<br>
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<font size=2>Program Costs <br>
There is a $150.00 registration fee for accepted pairs of students and
parents/chaperones. All other expenses, including travel, room,
board, and program materials will be covered by the NFB Jernigan
Institute for all participants, including accepted mentors. .
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<font size=2>Mentors Needed<br>
We are also looking for mentors to work in one or both sessions of the
program. mentors help facilitate student activities while parents
are engaged in parent programming. Mentors can apply online at the
site below. Please visit this page to learn more about this
opportunity and to apply to be a mentor this summer. <br>
How to Apply <br>
Whether you are an interested family, or someone who is interested in
serving as a mentor, please visit
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org">www.blindscience.org</a> to learn
more about this exciting event, or to apply. You may also contact
the NFB Jernigan Institute at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407. <br>
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<font size=2>Come join us! <br>
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<font size=2>Sincerely,<br>
</font><font face="Georgia" size=2><b>Mary <i>Jo T. Hartle<br><br>
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<font face="Georgia" size=2>Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC<br><br>
Director of Education <br>
Jernigan Institute <br>
NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND <br>
200 East Wells St. <br>
Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407<br>
Email: <a href="mailto:MHARTLE@nfb.org">MHARTLE@nfb.org</a> <br>
</font>Fax: (410) 659-5129<br>
Visit <a href="http://www.nfb.org/">www.nfb.org</a> or
<a href="http://www.blindscience.org">www.blindscience.org</a> <br>
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