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id=AOLMsgPart_0_e379f648-056a-4db3-9f23-a7c9473e305d><BR>Gear Up for
Greatness! <BR>National Federation of the Blind <BR>2010 Junior
Science Academy <BR>Baltimore, Maryland, at the NFB Jernigan
Institute <BR> <BR>A STEM Program for Blind Children <BR>Ages
8-12 <BR> <BR>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> <BR>Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010 <BR>Session
2: August 4-August 8, 2010 <BR> <BR>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> <BR>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. . <BR> <BR>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
title="http://www.blindscience.org>www.blindscience.org/"
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more about this exciting event, or to apply. You may also contact the NFB
Jernigan Institute at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407. <BR> <BR>Come join
us! <BR> <BR>Sincerely, <BR>Mary Jo T.
Hartle <BR> <BR> <BR>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.
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