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We want you to rave about NanoDays, but first please provide 1-2 sentence descriptions of each of your events.:
Nano Days was a great success with schools and families enjoying the hands-on activities illustrating nano-science. The event was part of additional science exhibits in the Discovery Place Children's Museum.
What worked well with your events?:
Allowing students to work with the teachers or other adults to understand the activities.
What wasn't as successful?:
Small number of activities for students in a group to share.
What would you do differently next year?:
More than one of each activity allowing more children to enjoy at a time,
What changes did you make to what NISE provided to fit your institution?:
Made copies of materials in Nano Days book to let participants find additional resources.
Tell us if there is anything that the NISE network could have done to make your NanoDays more of a success:
We were very pleased with the activities. Easy to present and teach to students and adults. National promotion in national newspapers or radio(media) of participating institutions would help promote the event.
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Who are you?:
Who else in your institution helped organize and participated in this event?:
Sammy Wacasey, programmer, hands-on demonstrations
Who did you collaborate with from <em>outside</em> your institution? (Please note if this relationship began with NanoDays):
High School
Please tell us how your NanoDays were marketed.:
Press releases provided in planning guide. Also, on website, www.texarkanamuseums.org. Area media, newspaper, radio and tv covered event.
Nano Days were presented for
Nano Days were presented for the week with the activities available during all hours of operation. Promotion in area newspaper and to schools increased interest and participation. National public radio interviewed teachers, director, and programmer of event. Would like to do again. Will continue to use kit with special activiity days in museum.