Fermilab Education Office News
Past Year's News from the Education Office
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Family Outdoor Fair Coming Up (Display With Photo)
05/08/2012 00:00:00
The Family Outdoor Fair is coming up on Sunday, June 10th, 1-4 PM. Please join us as families enjoy the outdoor world at Fermilab through hands-on exploration with nature.
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The Family Outdoor Fair is coming up on Sunday, June 10th, 1-4 PM. Please join us as families enjoy the outdoor world at Fermilab through hands-on exploration with nature.
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LSC CLOSED Monday, January 16
01/10/2012 00:00:00
The Lederman Science Center will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, January 17.
The Lederman Science Center will be closed on Monday, January 16 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, January 17.
Congratulations David Schmitz, 2011 Director`s Volunteer Award recipient!
12/09/2011 00:00:00
On December 7 David Schmitz was named the recipient of the 2011 Director`s Volunteer Award. The award is given every year to a Fermilab employee, user or contractor who volunteers their time in support of the Education Office`s K-12 programs. David and fellow scientist Mike Cooke developed the FUNdamentals of Physics show, which he has performed at the Family Open House, DASTOW, and other local events. David also visits students at their schools and meets with them when they come to Fermilab to talk about physics and being a scientist.
On December 7 David Schmitz was named the recipient of the 2011 Director`s Volunteer Award. The award is given every year to a Fermilab employee, user or contractor who volunteers their time in support of the Education Office`s K-12 programs. David and fellow scientist Mike Cooke developed the FUNdamentals of Physics show, which he has performed at the Family Open House, DASTOW, and other local events. David also visits students at their schools and meets with them when they come to Fermilab to talk about physics and being a scientist.
Lederman Science Center holiday hours
12/09/2011 00:00:00
The Lederman Science Center will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 22 and remain closed from December 23 - January 2. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 3. The Get to Know Fermilab tour WILL take place on December 28.
The Lederman Science Center will close at 3:00 PM on Thursday, December 22 and remain closed from December 23 - January 2. Regular hours resume Tuesday, January 3. The Get to Know Fermilab tour WILL take place on December 28.
Annual holiday sale in Wilson Hall Dec. 6 - 7
12/01/2011 00:00:00
Come get your Fermilab apparel, logo items and science toys! The annual holiday sale is in Wilson Hall December 6 & 7, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, next to One West. Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted.
Come get your Fermilab apparel, logo items and science toys! The annual holiday sale is in Wilson Hall December 6 & 7, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, next to One West. Cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover cards accepted.
Lederman Science Center CLOSED November 24 & 25, 2011
11/11/2011 00:00:00
The Lederman Science Center will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25, 2011. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 AM.
The Lederman Science Center will be closed for Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 24 & 25, 2011. Regular hours will resume on Saturday, November 26 at 9:00 AM.
Visit us at our booth at ISEC on October 28 at the Tinley Park Conference Center
10/20/2011 00:00:00
Fermilab Education Office staff will have special handouts, “goodies” and demonstrations at our booth at the Illinois Science Education Conference in celebration of Fermilab’s Tevatron and future Fermilab science. We have scheduled sessions and booth sessions at 7:45 a.m. on dark matter, 1:30 p.m. on neutrinos, and 4:00 p.m. on accelerators. Field trips on Saturday are available by registration on the conference website. See you there.
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Fermilab Education Office staff will have special handouts, “goodies” and demonstrations at our booth at the Illinois Science Education Conference in celebration of Fermilab’s Tevatron and future Fermilab science. We have scheduled sessions and booth sessions at 7:45 a.m. on dark matter, 1:30 p.m. on neutrinos, and 4:00 p.m. on accelerators. Field trips on Saturday are available by registration on the conference website. See you there.
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Lederman Science Center to close early on Friday, September 30, 2011
09/19/2011 00:00:00
The Lederman Science Center will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2011.
The Lederman Science Center will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 30, 2011.
TRC Giveaway Day helps get resources into the hands of teachers
09/13/2011 00:00:00
On August 20, the Fermilab Education Office Teacher Resource Center held a TRC Giveaway Day, giving slightly outdated or duplicate curriculum materials, supplies and other resources to Chicago-area teachers. Even after teachers selected a wealth of materials, there were additional materials left to send to Joplin, Missouri schools and to The Center Pole at Wellknown Buffalo, Montana. The TRC is able to free up space for new editions and get materials into the hands of other educators. Thank you to the many publishers for their continued donations and support of the TRC.
On August 20, the Fermilab Education Office Teacher Resource Center held a TRC Giveaway Day, giving slightly outdated or duplicate curriculum materials, supplies and other resources to Chicago-area teachers. Even after teachers selected a wealth of materials, there were additional materials left to send to Joplin, Missouri schools and to The Center Pole at Wellknown Buffalo, Montana. The TRC is able to free up space for new editions and get materials into the hands of other educators. Thank you to the many publishers for their continued donations and support of the TRC.
Take a cosmic ray shower at the Lederman Science Center!
09/07/2011 00:00:00
Come see our new exhibit and take a cosmic ray shower! Powerful cosmic rays hit the earth’s atmosphere creating showers of particles. Our exhibit detects particles called muons passing through overhead counters and traces them on the person taking the shower with an array of low-powered laser lights. We also count the frequency of the particles. See how many pass through you in a minute!
Come see our new exhibit and take a cosmic ray shower! Powerful cosmic rays hit the earth’s atmosphere creating showers of particles. Our exhibit detects particles called muons passing through overhead counters and traces them on the person taking the shower with an array of low-powered laser lights. We also count the frequency of the particles. See how many pass through you in a minute!
LSC CLOSED Monday, September 5.
08/30/2011 00:00:00
The Lederman Science Center will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011 for Labor Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 6.
The Lederman Science Center will be closed Monday, September 5, 2011 for Labor Day. Normal hours resume Tuesday, September 6.
Lederman Science Center will open late Wednesday, August 17
08/01/2011 00:00:00
Due to a scheduled power outage the Lederman Science Center will only be open 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
Due to a scheduled power outage the Lederman Science Center will only be open 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 17, 2011.
Sign up for the TRC Give-Away Day on August 20!
07/15/2011 00:00:00
Back by popular (and space) demands! Those of you who use the wealth of PreK-12 math, science and technology resources in the Fermilab TRC know how fast we grow and how quickly resources exceed our space. We keep on top by weeding materials such as educational software that is no longer available or old editions of curriculum. We know that creative, innovative educators may find a use for these materials. Come and see what`s available before it`s out the door. Due to the extent of materials available, we are not able to detail all that is offered. Come and see. Event is free, but registration is required!
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Back by popular (and space) demands! Those of you who use the wealth of PreK-12 math, science and technology resources in the Fermilab TRC know how fast we grow and how quickly resources exceed our space. We keep on top by weeding materials such as educational software that is no longer available or old editions of curriculum. We know that creative, innovative educators may find a use for these materials. Come and see what`s available before it`s out the door. Due to the extent of materials available, we are not able to detail all that is offered. Come and see. Event is free, but registration is required!
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Sign up for the Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Intervention Analysis Workshop on September 29
07/15/2011 00:00:00
What should you consider when choosing among available math intervention materials? The Teacher Resource Center is holding an open enrollment workshop to help you learn about and analyze several intervention materials. Workshop is free and offers 4 CPDUs. Space is limited. Plan ahead.
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What should you consider when choosing among available math intervention materials? The Teacher Resource Center is holding an open enrollment workshop to help you learn about and analyze several intervention materials. Workshop is free and offers 4 CPDUs. Space is limited. Plan ahead.
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