Fermilab: Research Lab on the Energy Frontier
Fermilab: Research Lab on the Energy Frontier
Contact: Karen Smith, Fermilab MS 777, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510, (708) 840-8258, e-mail: klsmith@fnal.gov
Objective: To demonstrate the change in properties of materials when they are exposed to very cold temperature.
Description: This program is designed to turn on teachers and students to science. Fermilab engineers have developed liquid nitrogen demonstrations that can be presented to teachers and students of all ages. Presentations are given at schools, for youth groups and in conjunction with other science activities upon request on a first-come first-served basis. In FY93 over 120 presentations were made in 52 schools to about 12,000 students.
Application Deadline: None
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Contact: Karen Smith, Fermilab MS 777, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510, (708) 840-8258, e-mail: klsmith@fnal.gov
Objective: To give students direct experience with the phenomena and principles of science and technology.
Description: Classroom activities use a collection of traveling learning tools which is available on loan to schools. Teachers are able to provide for their students a depth of insight and involvement with science that cannot be matched in most regular classroom programs. At least one teacher from each school must attend the workshop in order to reserve the collection of traveling learning tools.
Application Deadline: Reservations can be made at the beginning of the school year.
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Contact: David A. Abler, Fermilab MS 777, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510, (708) 840-5059, Decnet: FNALV: :DABLER
Objective: To offer kindergarten through senior high school students, their parents and their teachers hands-on science activities.
Description: Fermilab offers classes for students, families and teachers throughout the calendar year. Classes which cover a variety of science and mathematics topics are taught by experienced teachers and are announced on a quarterly basis. Brochures are available upon request. Over 1400 individuals have participated to date.
Application Deadline: Call for current brochure.
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Contact: Lee R. Marek, Naperville North High School, Ogden and Mill Streets, Naperville, IL 60540, (708) 420-6513
Objective: To motivate young students to study science.
Description: Weird Science is a fast-paced (like MTV) series of short, easy and sometimes "weird" demonstrations and ideas on chemical and physical phenomena designed for teachers, students and the general public. The program presents novel demonstrations guaranteed to hook kids and adults into thinking about science concepts. It lasts between one and six or more hours. Weird Science entertains while it educates. Weird Science treats each demonstration as a learning experience that will send students back to the classroom or home talking about science. Be ready to answer their questions! Many of the demonstrations are open ended and will set the stage for further class discussion and demonstrations. Discrepant events are the backbone of Weird Science. The program takes many forms depending on the needs of the participants and is tailored to the audience.
Application Deadline: NA
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Contact: David A. Abler, Fermilab MS 777, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510, (708) 840-5059, Decnet: FNALV: :DABLER
Objective: To encourage elementary school science students and encourage to continue their interest in science.
Description: Fermilab sponsors a science show for area elementary students and their parents during National Science and Technology Week. Students in grades three through six and their parents come to a Sunday program where high school science teachers entertain the guests with the wonders of science. Students receive a demonstration kit based on the show's activities which they can share with their classmates. Students attend on a first-come first-served basis.
Application Deadline: March 1
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