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““DiscoverDiscover””

The The ““Big PictureBig Picture””

Parent VolunteersParent Volunteers

LogisticsLogistics

Volunteer Roles Volunteer Roles

Volunteer ProceduresVolunteer Procedures

Expectations of StudentsExpectations of Students

ResourcesResources

Tips for Kid InteractionTips for Kid Interaction

Note to INTEL parentsNote to INTEL parents

Q & AQ & A

Room Room ““tourtour””

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomThe The ““Big PictureBig Picture””A Science Museum in a

Classroom

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomThe The ““Big PictureBig Picture””

A room where kids can play and explore A room where kids can play and explore beyond what they do in the classroom.beyond what they do in the classroom.

Science and Engineering FocusScience and Engineering FocusEngineering/InventionEngineering/InventionEarth and Space Science: e.g. Geology, Earth and Space Science: e.g. Geology, Paleontology, Archeology, Meteorology, Paleontology, Archeology, Meteorology, AstronomyAstronomyPhysical Science: e.g. Mechanics, Physical Science: e.g. Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Chemistry, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, Chemistry, PhysicsPhysicsLife Science: e.g. Biology, Botany, Zoology, Life Science: e.g. Biology, Botany, Zoology, EcologyEcologySUSTAINABILITY? HEALTH? NUTRITION? SUSTAINABILITY? HEALTH? NUTRITION? Linked, but not tied, to Kyrene Science curriculumLinked, but not tied, to Kyrene Science curriculum

Staffed by parent volunteers, ASU pre-service Staffed by parent volunteers, ASU pre-service teachers, and ASU Interns. teachers, and ASU Interns.

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomASU and Parent ASU and Parent

VolunteersVolunteersFirst 3 weeks, Aug 19 – Sep 9, Parent Guest First 3 weeks, Aug 19 – Sep 9, Parent Guest Stars: My Plate, Take Apart, OPEN PLAYStars: My Plate, Take Apart, OPEN PLAY

ASU pre-service teachers coming to observe(?)ASU pre-service teachers coming to observe(?)

3-5 parent volunteers per day (3 at least)3-5 parent volunteers per day (3 at least)

Remaining semester roughly divided into 2-3 Remaining semester roughly divided into 2-3 week rotating themes (unless...)week rotating themes (unless...)

Teachers present thematic mini-lessons (8-15 Teachers present thematic mini-lessons (8-15 minutes)minutes)

Student participation is OPTIONAL, but incentives Student participation is OPTIONAL, but incentives will be given to encourage participation will be given to encourage participation (see (see certificate)certificate)..

Parent Volunteers can encourage participation Parent Volunteers can encourage participation but also supervise/play with kids in the rest of but also supervise/play with kids in the rest of the roomthe room

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomFall Schedule Fall Schedule

Science Thematic Rotation Schedule (Fall)Aug 05-Aug 16 Aug 05-Aug 16 Room Set-Up & OrientationRoom Set-Up & OrientationAug 19-Sep 06 Aug 19-Sep 06 My Plate/Open-PlayMy Plate/Open-PlaySep 09—Oct 04Sep 09—Oct 04 Student Teachers Student Teachers (Sustainability, Health?)(Sustainability, Health?)Oct 07 – Oct 11Oct 07 – Oct 11 Fall BreakFall BreakOct 14Oct 14 School Closed – reorganization School Closed – reorganization daydayOct 15 – Oct 18Oct 15 – Oct 18 Open Play/Parent Guest StarOpen Play/Parent Guest StarOct 21 – Nov 08Oct 21 – Nov 08 Student Teachers Student Teachers Nov 12- Nov 15Nov 12- Nov 15 Open Play/ Guest Star Open Play/ Guest StarNov 18 – Nov 22Nov 18 – Nov 22 Student Teachers (final week)Student Teachers (final week)Nov 25 – Nov 29Nov 25 – Nov 29 Thanksgiving Week – DR closed Thanksgiving Week – DR closed to studentsto studentsDec 02 – Dec 13Dec 02 – Dec 13 Open Play/Guest Stars/5Open Play/Guest Stars/5thth grade grade dissectiondissectionDec 16 – Dec 20Dec 16 – Dec 20 DR Closed to students (Clean DR Closed to students (Clean Up, Reorganize)Up, Reorganize)

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomSpring Schedule Spring Schedule (subject to change)(subject to change)

Engineering Thematic Rotation Schedule (Spring)Jan 06 – Jan 31Jan 06 – Jan 31 Parent-Led: Guest Stars, Take Parent-Led: Guest Stars, Take Apart, BuildingApart, Building

KitsKitsFeb 03 – Feb 21Feb 03 – Feb 21 Lego Bridge-Building ContestLego Bridge-Building ContestFeb 24 – Mar 07Feb 24 – Mar 07 Parent Guest Stars or Student Parent Guest Stars or Student Guest StarsGuest StarsMar 10 – Mar 14 Spring BreakMar 17 – Apr 11Mar 17 – Apr 11 Parent Guest Stars or Student Parent Guest Stars or Student Guest StarsGuest StarsApr 14- Apr 18Apr 14- Apr 18 Science BeeScience BeeApr 21 – Apr 25Apr 21 – Apr 25 CARL SAGAN PresentorsCARL SAGAN PresentorsThurs Apr 24? Celebrate Learning Night/

CARL SAGAN Science FairApr 28 – May 09Apr 28 – May 09 Parent – Lead ThemesParent – Lead ThemesMay 13 – May 17May 13 – May 17 Open Play/5Open Play/5thth grade dissection: grade dissection: FrogsFrogsMay 19 – May 23May 19 – May 23 DR Closed: Clean-up/LastSchool DR Closed: Clean-up/LastSchool Day: May 21Day: May 21

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomLogisticsLogistics

Availability to studentsAvailability to students

During lunch-recess based on a rotating During lunch-recess based on a rotating pass-system. pass-system.

All students rotate through the first cycle. All students rotate through the first cycle. After that students can After that students can ““passpass”” on a pass! on a pass!Volunteers’ kids get “special passes”Volunteers’ kids get “special passes”Adults visiting for lunch count as a pass! Adults visiting for lunch count as a pass! (be sure they check in!(be sure they check in!

K and 1K and 1stst are picked up by a volunteer at are picked up by a volunteer at the MPRthe MPR

Students Students ““check-incheck-in”” at the attendance table at the attendance table outside the room and are dismissed to their outside the room and are dismissed to their classrooms classrooms (EXCEPTION: KINDERGARTEN)(EXCEPTION: KINDERGARTEN)

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomLogisticsLogistics

24-30 students per 20 minute period 24-30 students per 20 minute period Mondays and Wednesdays 11:15am-Mondays and Wednesdays 11:15am-12:45pm12:45pm

11:15-11:30 set up (parent volunteers)11:15-11:30 set up (parent volunteers)

44thth grade 11:30-11:50 grade 11:30-11:50

22ndnd grade 11:50-12:10 grade 11:50-12:10

11stst grade 12:10-12:30 grade 12:10-12:30

12:30-12:45pm clean-up and close-down 12:30-12:45pm clean-up and close-down (parent volunteers)(parent volunteers)

Tuesdays and Fridays 11:05-12:35Tuesdays and Fridays 11:05-12:3511:05-11:20 set up (parent volunteers)11:05-11:20 set up (parent volunteers)

Kindergarten 11:20-11:40Kindergarten 11:20-11:40

3rd 11:40-12:003rd 11:40-12:00

55thth grade 12:00-12:20 grade 12:00-12:20

12:20-12:35 clean-up and close-down (parent 12:20-12:35 clean-up and close-down (parent volunteers)volunteers)

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomStudent ExpectationsStudent Expectations

Students “sign their face” & drop passes into plastic bin Students “sign their face” & drop passes into plastic bin at attendance table as they enter. at attendance table as they enter. Students remain with the room unless bathroom or Students remain with the room unless bathroom or nurse is needednurse is needed

Use restrooms in classroom across the hall. Use restrooms in classroom across the hall. K-2 students should go with a DR volunteer. 3-5 can go K-2 students should go with a DR volunteer. 3-5 can go by themselves but a volunteer should “keep and eye by themselves but a volunteer should “keep and eye out.” out.” Classroom (as opposed to playground) behavior is expectedClassroom (as opposed to playground) behavior is expected

Indoor voicesIndoor voicesNo running, throwing, etc.No running, throwing, etc.Respect other people and their workRespect other people and their work

Students can use anything out in the open. Students can use anything out in the open. Items in cubbies, cabinets, drawers or under the tables Items in cubbies, cabinets, drawers or under the tables are off limits. are off limits. EXCEPTION: Top “critter” drawers by EXCEPTION: Top “critter” drawers by microscopes OK)microscopes OK)Only 4-6 people at a station at one time. Adults will help Only 4-6 people at a station at one time. Adults will help them rotatethem rotate

All room contents remain with the room. All room contents remain with the room. EXCEPTION: EXCEPTION: Invention bin recyclables and scientist cards. Invention bin recyclables and scientist cards. Students are expected to clean up (the last 2-5 minutes) Students are expected to clean up (the last 2-5 minutes)

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomParent Volunteer Parent Volunteer

ProceduresProceduresSign in at office, put on badge Sign in at office, put on badge 15 min. prior to first group visit (11:15 on Mondays, 15 min. prior to first group visit (11:15 on Mondays, Wednesdays, 11:05 on Tuesdays, Fridays), set upWednesdays, 11:05 on Tuesdays, Fridays), set upOne volunteer per shift needs to :One volunteer per shift needs to :

Collect passes and kids from MPRCollect passes and kids from MPRTake attendanceTake attendanceAccompany Ks back to classAccompany Ks back to classSet timer for 15 minutes at start of each 20-min. grade Set timer for 15 minutes at start of each 20-min. grade visitvisit

Allow the last 2-5 minute of visit for clean-up (Ks need 5, Allow the last 2-5 minute of visit for clean-up (Ks need 5, 5s need 2)5s need 2)After last group leaves (12:30 Mon/Wed, 12:20 Tues/ Fri):After last group leaves (12:30 Mon/Wed, 12:20 Tues/ Fri):

Clean-up anything remaining (wipe down as needed)Clean-up anything remaining (wipe down as needed)Make any necessary notes on shortages, broken items, Make any necessary notes on shortages, broken items, purchase needs, problems, any other commentspurchase needs, problems, any other commentsTurn off electric/battery-powered items, turn off lightsTurn off electric/battery-powered items, turn off lightsReturn passes to teachersReturn passes to teachers’’ mailboxes mailboxes

IF YOU CANIF YOU CAN’’T MAKE YOUR SHIFT T MAKE YOUR SHIFT , as early as possible, please , as early as possible, please contact contact Marni at 480-540-4599; or the Cielo Office at 480-Marni at 480-540-4599; or the Cielo Office at 480-541-2400. Discovery Room Phone 480-541-2441.541-2400. Discovery Room Phone 480-541-2441.

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomVolunteer RolesVolunteer Roles

Help set-up and clean-upHelp set-up and clean-up

Help kids track their attendance on attendance Help kids track their attendance on attendance picture sheetspicture sheets

Monitor behavior, address problems, mediate Monitor behavior, address problems, mediate conflicts, change batteries, etc.conflicts, change batteries, etc.

Highlight opportunities, provide demonstrationsHighlight opportunities, provide demonstrations

Encourage kids to rotate as necessary to enable Encourage kids to rotate as necessary to enable everyone to try their favorite activityeveryone to try their favorite activity

Actively engage with the kids: PLAY!!!!! This is Actively engage with the kids: PLAY!!!!! This is recess!recess!

Monitor the time, ensure a clean-up period (last 2- Monitor the time, ensure a clean-up period (last 2- 5 minutes) and send the kids back on time5 minutes) and send the kids back on time

ENJOY YOURSELF! If the kids see you engaged and ENJOY YOURSELF! If the kids see you engaged and enjoying the room, theyenjoying the room, they’’ll take your cue. ll take your cue.

What do I do with these kids? What do I do with these kids? Join them in their playJoin them in their playAsk them questions about their playAsk them questions about their play

What do you have happening here?What do you have happening here?What do you think will happen next?What do you think will happen next?TELL ME (MORE) ABOUT ITTELL ME (MORE) ABOUT IT

Ask them about the items on the tablesAsk them about the items on the tables• Does anyone know what this is/does?Does anyone know what this is/does?• How do you know that?How do you know that?• Can you show me? Can you show me? • What do you think would happen if we ______? What do you think would happen if we ______?

– Point out the challenge cardsPoint out the challenge cards• What is this talking about? What does it What is this talking about? What does it

mean?mean?• What makes you think so? What makes you think so?

– Kid misconceptions? Question them out of Kid misconceptions? Question them out of them if you canthem if you can

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomKid TipsKid Tips

Discovery RoomDiscovery Room ResourcesResources

– On-Line - We will have volunteers regularly On-Line - We will have volunteers regularly researching resources for us this year, such researching resources for us this year, such as:as:• Kyrene School District Educational Kyrene School District Educational

Resources: Resources: http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/5262http://sw.kyrene.org/Page/5262

• Kahn Academy: Kahn Academy: http://www.khanacademy.org/http://www.khanacademy.org/

• Bill Nye:http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-Bill Nye:http://www.billnye.com/for-kids-teachers/printable-one-sheets-for-teachers/teachers/printable-one-sheets-for-teachers/

• NASA websiteNASA website• International Observe The MoonNight, etcInternational Observe The MoonNight, etc

– In the DR: In the DR: • ASU Cupboard – teacher manuals, student books ASU Cupboard – teacher manuals, student books

etc.etc.• All the DR cupboards – All the DR cupboards – Rummage Rummage Rummage Rummage

Rummage!Rummage!• Challenge Cards at the stationsChallenge Cards at the stations• Scientist Fun Cards!Scientist Fun Cards!

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomNote to INTEL ParentsNote to INTEL Parents

• If you are from INTEL, please let us If you are from INTEL, please let us know! You can log your volunteer know! You can log your volunteer hours athours at

Http://volunteer.intel.com/hoursHttp://volunteer.intel.com/hours

• INTEL pays $10/hour of volunteer time INTEL pays $10/hour of volunteer time to Cielo which can earn up to $15,000 to Cielo which can earn up to $15,000 annually from this type of contribution* annually from this type of contribution*

• INTEL Discovery Room volunteer time INTEL Discovery Room volunteer time can support the DR financiallycan support the DR financially

* * Source: Renee LevinSource: Renee Levin, Intel Corporation - Corporate AffairsEmployee Engagement Manager, , Intel Corporation - Corporate AffairsEmployee Engagement Manager, updated 9/9/13updated 9/9/13

Discovery RoomDiscovery RoomContact InfoContact Info

Questions? Need more info? Questions? Need more info? Marni Anbar (M) PTO Discovery Room Chair: Marni Anbar (M) PTO Discovery Room Chair:

marnibo1@mac.com marnibo1@mac.com 480-491-0836 H480-491-0836 H

480-540-4599 C480-540-4599 C

Committee Members: Committee Members:

Ben French (M)Ben French (M)

Lenea Logvin (T)Lenea Logvin (T)

Oslynn Benjamin (T/W) Chandra Mitnik (T/W) Oslynn Benjamin (T/W) Chandra Mitnik (T/W)

Mimi Narayan (W) Judith Slentz (W) Kelly Mimi Narayan (W) Judith Slentz (W) Kelly Wooldridge (W)Wooldridge (W)

Mary Bombardier (F)Mary Bombardier (F)

Discovery RoomDiscovery Room

• THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR HELPING TO MAKE THE HELPING TO MAKE THE DISCOVERY ROOM AND CIELO DISCOVERY ROOM AND CIELO A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS!A GREAT PLACE FOR KIDS!