[New-hampshire-students] 2010 Junior Science Academy

[Marie Johnson]

Good morning all,

Passing along this opportunity for everyone that may be interested, or know someone else that is.



Have a great weekend.



Marie



*  Gear Up for Greatness!
 National Federation of the Blind
 2010 Junior Science Academy
 Baltimore, Maryland, at the NFB Jernigan Institute
 
 A STEM Program for Blind Children
 Ages 8-12
 
 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:
 
 Session 1: July 28-August 1, 2010
 Session 2: August 4-August 8, 2010
 
 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.
 
 Program Costs
 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.  .
 
 Mentors Needed
 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.
 How to Apply
 Whether you are an interested family, or someone who is interested in 
 serving as a mentor, please visit 
 <http://www.blindscience.orgwww.blindscience.org to learn more about 
 this exciting event, or to apply.  You may also contact the NFB 
 Jernigan Institute at (410) 659-9314, ext. 2407.
 
 Come join us!
 
 Sincerely,
 Mary Jo T. Hartle
 
 
 
 Mary Jo Thorpe-Hartle, MEd, NOMC
 
 Director of Education
 Jernigan Institute
 NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND
 200 East Wells St.
 Baltimore, MD 21230
 Phone: (410)659-9314 ext. 2407
 Email: <mailto:MHARTLE at nfb.orgMHARTLE@nfb.org
 Fax: (410) 659-5129
 Visit <http://www.nfb.org/www.nfb.org   or 
 <http://www.blindscience.orgwww.blindscience.org
 
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