K-12 Resource Guide: Edit Resource: Atmospheric Sciences School Outreach Program

Edit Resource: Atmospheric Sciences School Outreach Program

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The Atmospheric Sciences School Outreach Program stimulates interest in science among students in Seattle area schools. Through this program, UW graduate students visit public and private schools to speak about topics related to the atmosphere and science. The talks may generate interest in science as a career and motivate middle and high school students to pursue science-related activities in college and beyond. Presentations are typically made by two graduate students and can involve any aspect of the atmosphere and climate, as well as other topics in the physical sciences. The format and style of presentations is very flexible; students usually prepare their presentations specifically for the class they plan to visit. The presentations are most appropriate for grades 6 to 12, and can be adapted to fit into most regular class periods. Special Requirements: In order to make sure that volunteers can be found and that they are given sufficient time for preparation, requests for speakers should be made a minimum of two weeks before the desired visitation date. Speakers work with the classroom teacher prior to the presentation to arrange details of the visit (such as time, class size, type of presentations, etc.) and to make certain any equipment, props, etc., needed for the presentation are available. Close coordination between the speakers and the teacher is essential to make the school visitation a positive experience for everyone involved.

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Architecture and Urban Planning
Arts
Business Administration
Computers and Technology
Construction
Dentistry
Education
Engineering
Forest Resources
History
Humanities
International Studies
Languages
Law
Library and Information Sciences
Literature
Mathematics
Medicine
Military Studies
Nursing
Ocean and Fishery Sciences
Pharmacy
Public Affairs
Public Health
Sciences
Social Sciences
Social Work
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Type of Resource:

UW Coursework
Conference
Curriculum Resource (guides, materials, staff support)
Fellowship
Grant
Institute (a week or more in duration)
Internship, partnership
Lecture Series
Library
Performance
Professional Development
Seminar
Speaker, Presentation, Visit
Tour, Field Trip
Tutoring
Workshop
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Teachers
Students
Classrooms, schools
Families
Administrator
Underserved /At Risk
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pre-K
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Summer only
Year-round
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Distance Learning
On-site at school
UW Bothell campus
UW Seattle campus
UW Tacoma campus
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Yes. Contact organization for details.
None.

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Notes to the K-12 Resource Guide Administrator
(This information will be submitted to the administrator, but will not be included in the resource guide.)