Science House Calendar of Events - Fall 2008
This calendar will be added to frequently. Please check back regularly.
You are more than welcome to visit during scheduled events to borrow materials, meet a colleague, or browse our library.
Science House members are invited to drop in to any of the following events at Science House. For more information contact our librarian, Sarah Carter, at
or (651) 221-2524.
Scratch Support Drop-in Session
For All Science House Members
Thursday, November 20, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Please RSVP for this event by calling (651) 221-4563 or emailing
Scratch is a multimedia programming software that enables you and your students to design and create your own video games, animations, and interactive stories using its visual programming language. For more information on Scratch visit www.scratchr.org.
Co-hosted by the Learning Technologies Center and Science House, these sessions will provide an introduction to Scratch for those new to the community and troubleshooting, support, and lesson ideas to veteran users. A classroom set of 30 Scratch Boards is also now available for check out.
These are monthly meetings. The next one is scheduled for:
Thursday, December 18, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Additional dates will be added for 2009.
Science House Book Club:
Can We Talk about Race? by Beverly Daniel Tatum
For Science House Members
Wednesday, December 3, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Chapter 3
Please RSVP for this event by calling (651) 221-4563 or emailing .
Our first book will be Can We Talk about Race? by Beverly Daniel Tatum. Come meet others who teach in similar settings, make connections, discuss challenges and questions, and consider how to use Science House resources to support learning for all students. The book is available in most libraries and in many district curriculum centers. Please let us know if you are having a difficult time getting your hands on a copy. You do not need to attend all of the meetings to participate in this informal sharing of ideas about race and education. We will have coffee and snacks to support our discussion.
Our final meeting to discuss this book will be:
Wednesday, January 7, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Chapter 4 & Afterword
Special Event: Music Night at Science House
For All Science House Members and Friends
Thursday, December 4, 6-9 p.m.
Bring your acoustic instrument and come jam with Science House staff and patrons! All ability levels are welcome. We'll have our tuning fork sets and some cool Vernier probes out to play with as well. Enjoy a drink and some appetizers while you are here. Come early and stay late!
Please RSVP for this event by calling (651) 221-4563 or emailing so we are sure to have enough refreshments on hand.