Science Teachers- Save the Date-9/25/07

New Jersey Center for the Book
Stellar Science Spectacular – Promoting Science Literacy

http://www.njcenterforthebook.org

Date: Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Location: Jennifer A. Chalsty Center at the Newly reopened Liberty Science Center
Liberty State Park, Jersey City

9:15 – 10:00 Registration and coffee

10:15 – 11:00 Welcome and Keynote Address
Master of Ceremonies, Dr. Gustav Friedrich, Dean of the Rutgers
School of Communication, Information and Library Studies;

Welcome to LSC; Renee Swartz, Chair of NJ Center for the Book;
and Keynote Speaker, Lucille Davy, NJ Commissioner of Education

11:00 – 3:00 Vendor Exhibits (eight publishers)
11:00 – 4:00 ON SITE – ALL DAY: Rutgers Science Explorer Program
A 40-foot bus, run by Rutgers University’s Math & Science Learning Center, offering
on demonstrations of science experiments. Director: Dr. Kathleen Scott (Grade 6-8)

11:15 – 12:15 Workshops – Session A
1. Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology, CIESE – Hands-on activity from
“Catching the Wind” an Engineering is Elementary module from the Museum of Science,
Boston (Grades 2-5)

2. Dan Smith, Director of the Abbott Partnership Program, Liberty Science Center – Using Liberty Science Center as a teaching tool and resource.
In this session we will conduct a brief overview of each new exhibit and the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center and how they can aid you in teaching your students. (Grades K-8)

3. Jessica Trujillo, New Brunswick Free Public Library – recipient of the IDEAS grant through NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute to bring science to our kids: the grant process, reasons why libraries should offer science activities, and some of the resources used. (Grades K-5)

4. Susan Fichtelberg, Bonnie Kunzel, and Sharon Rawlins– Just the Facts:
Science Books for the Curriculum (Grades K-12)

5. Pat Morris, Executive Director, NJ Connection – Science Web Sites (Grades K–12)

12:15 – 1:30 Luncheon
Dr. Gustav Friedrich, Dean of SCILS, master of ceremonies
remarks by Congressman Rush Holt; presentation of Miss Rumphius Award,
and the opportunity to browse vendors exhibits and the Teacher Learning Lab.

1:30 – 2:30 Workshops – Session B

1. Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology– Learn about free online collaborative projects sponsored by CIESE (Grades 1-5)

2. Dan Smith, Director of the Abbott Partnership Program, Liberty Science Center –
Using Liberty Science Center as a teaching tool and resource. In this session we will conduct a brief overview of each new exhibit and the Jennifer A. Chalsty Center and how they can aid you in teaching your students. (Grades K-8)

3. Sally M. Walker, author of Secrets of a Civil War Submarine, winner of the 2006 Robert F. Sibert Medal, Informational Book Award for the most distinguished informational book for Children
– a workshop on how she researches her material and a book talk on current science books.(Grade K-8)

4. Presentation of five plays from Experiment on This! – The Science Comedies
– the appreciation of SCIENCE through the use of comedy.
Discussion with playwright Luigi Jannuzzi, director and actors. (Grade K-12)

5. Jessica Trujillo, New Brunswick Free Public Library – recipient of the IDEAS grant through NASA and the Space Telescope Science Institute to bring science to our kids:the grant process, reasons why libraries should offer science activities,
and some of the resources used. (Grades 6-8)


2:45 Drawings for door prizes

NOTE: Early Bird Registrations postmarked by June 30, 2007, includes free IMAX admission and eligibility for a drawing for a laptop computer.
Other prizes include a basket of science books from Baker & Taylor and Barnes & Noble gift cards

3:00 IMAX Theater (free to participants registering by June 30;
($7.50 admission for all others)

3:00 Tours of LSC

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Up to six professional development hours will be awarded for full day attendance.
Registration Fee - $25.00 (includes parking, lunch, admission to LSC)
Early Bird Registrations postmarked by June 30, 2007, will receive free IMAX admission and will be eligible for a drawing for a laptop computer.

Registration closes September 7, 2007.

Print out and complete the registration form and enclose a $25 check made payable to:
New Jersey Center for the Book

Mail to:
New Jersey Center for the Book
Monmouth County Library Headquarters
125 Symmes Drive
Manalapan,NJ 07726
Questions? Contact: Phyllis Anker, phyllisanker@gmail.com,
(609) 448 4129
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Harry Potter Fans Alert! May 24th Deadline

Newark Public Library Is Only One In NJ To Host Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Knight Bus Tour

Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company has announced the schedule for the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Knight Bus Tour whose only stop in New Jersey will be at The Newark Public Library, 5 Washington Street, Saturday, June 9 from 3 to 6 p.m.

The Knight Bus, based on the unique triple-decker bus described in the Harry Potter books, will depart from New York City on June 1 and over a seven week period travel to 37 libraries across the country. It will wind up back at Scholastic headquarters to kick off the seventh and final book in the series at 12:01 a.m. on July 21.

At The Newark Library, as at each location where the vehicle stops, a select number of fans will have the chance to board the Knight Bus to make a video sharing their thoughts and feelings about why they love the Harry Potter books. Select video clips from each location will be uploaded for viewing on www.scholastic.com/harrypotter Each person will receive a unique user name and password so that they can view their video online.

The lucky fans will be randomly selected from entry forms that are available at all library locations (main and branches) and on the Web site, www.npl.org Completed forms may be dropped off at any Newark Public Library location or mail to: Michelle Cappetta, Harry Potter Knight Bus, Newark Public Library, PO Box 630, Newark, NJ 07101. Entries must be received by Thursday, May 24, 2007.

Winners will be notified by telephone by May 30, 2007. Official Knight Bus wrist bracelets will be distributed to the lucky fans. Only those with a bracelet may enter the Knight Bus. Any age may participate, but those under the age of 18 must have a signed parent/guardian permission form on June 9, 2007.

Science teachers Alert: Women in Science site

The National Academy of Sciences have launched I was Wondering a new interactive site to highlight the achievements of women scientists.

Visitors to the site can travel along a timeline, build a robot and play games.

Try it out at http://www.iwaswondering.org/

KEAN University Education Job Fair-5/16/07

TEACHER'S JOB FAIR AT KEAN UNIVERSITY--5/16/07
CAS* Building
First Floor
100 Morris AvenueUnion, New Jersey 07083

WEDNESDAY, MAY 16, 2007 3:00--6:30 PM
http://www.kean.edu
*(CAS--Center for Academic Success)
More than 30 school districts--urban, suburban,private, vocational schools--will be in attendance!
Bring plenty of resumes.

PROFESSIONAL ATTIRE MANDATORY.

You can post your resume on:http://www.Collegecentral.com

Sponsored by Career Development and Advancement Office
CAS Building #123 --
908-737-0320 FAX 908-737-0325
career@kean.edu

NOT ALLOWED AT THIS JOB FAIR: sneakers, hats,backpacks, pets and children.

Please pass this email on to colleagues, friends,family, students and teachers searching for employment!

YA Authors Abound This Saturday in Princeton

On Saturday May 5, 2007 from 12-5 in the Albert E. Hinds Community Plaza (next to the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ ) popular young adult authors such as Eireann Corrigan, E. R. Frank, K. L. Going, David Lubar, Wendy Mass, Ann Rinaldi, Ned Vizzini and many others will read from their work, and sign copies of their books.
This is a rain or shine event.

More information is at http://www.princetonlibrary.org/teens/books/TeenBookBash.html