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MARCH 9: HARLEM GLOBETROTTERSScouts can save up to $12 per tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotter's 2010 World Tour at Tupelo's Bancorp South Arena on Tuesday, March 9 @ 7 p.m.
CLICK HERE for order form.
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MARCH 9: PROJECT BASED INQUIRY SCIENCE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Please join us at the Memphis Zoo on Tuesday, March 9th from 9:00 – 3:00 for a free professional development workshop with Dr. Mary Starr, leading author, on the concept of Project-Based Inquiry Science. This professional development workshop is guaranteed to provide educators with techniques on how to promote student learning. It is designed to facilitate hands-on experience and share strategies on how to teach students to investigate, gather evidence, and form explanations to real world problems. Dr. Starr is a Research Specialist in Science Education at the
The workshop is sponsored by “It’s About Time” a division of Herff Jones Education (publishers for the National Science Foundation (NSF) which specializes in Inquiry-based approach pedagogy). Come prepared for a great exchange and camaraderie. To reserve your space, call the Memphis Zoo Education Department information line at 901-333-6600 by 3:00pm, Thursday, March 4, 2010.
A professional development certificate for 5.0 hours will be provided to each participant at the end of the workshop.
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SUMMER VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AT ST. JUDE'S CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL - DEADLINE MARCH 12
Do you know any teenagers between the ages of 15 and 18 who would be interested in participating in summer activities with St. Jude patients?
The Volunteer program is a two-session summer program that invites 15 teenagers to each session to participate in a summer experience of learning, personal growth and creative fun. The program is highly demanding, as teens work closely with patients, siblings and parents. It also allows them to explore possible career paths and develop leadership, interpersonal team building and self awareness. If you know any teens who may be interested in this program, direct them to the Volunteer Program Website, where they can complete the online application.
The application deadline is March 12.
For more information e-mail vs@stjude.org.
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MARCH 15: WOMEN IN ENGINEERING
Mississippi University for Women's Department of Sciences and Mathematics Science Enrichment Program presents Women in Engineering. Learn about the various fields and careers in engineering and participate in Mission Eggcellence, where you will learn Physics concepts that are related to car crashes, vehicular design and safety problems facing today's car manufacturers. This includes building and testing models to protect a raw egg.
Open registration for female students grades 8-12th. Spots are limited. This workshop is FREE!
For more information or to register, visit our website.
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Spend the night at one of NASCAR's premiere attractions, the Daytona 500 Experience!
This program will accomplish the mission set forth in Girl Scouting by focusing on the following Outcomes of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Discover: 1,4 & 5 Connect: 2,3 & 4 and Take Action: 2,3 & 5
CLICK HERE for more information.
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The Alliance for a Healthier Generation: July 2010
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.
Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.
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