Did you know the study of science improves logic, enhances the ability to reason and builds problem-solving skills? Join us for this upcoming edition of parents and schools on OPEN/net to discuss how parents and children can learn more about science at school and at home.

Tuesday
August 4, 2009
8-9p.m.

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Guests:

Beverly Vance
Interim Section Chief of K-12 Science in the K-12 Curriculum, instruction and Technology Division of the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Carol Wooten
Fifth Grade Science Teacher at Hunter Elementary School. Ms. Wooten was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.

Dr. Fran Nolan
Executive Director of the Grassroots Science Museums Collaborative headquartered at the NC State Museum of Natural Sciences

Keith Nealson
Superintendent of Eno River State Park

More information:

North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation
www.ncparks.gov
(919) 733-7275
(919) 733-Park

Grassroots Science Museum Collaborative
(919) 733-7450
www.grassroots-science.org

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