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On Tuesday morning, the Brooklyn Book Bodega dropped off 750 books at the Kiddie Science Lab. Combined with the grant from Awesome NYC, and individual donors like you, Kiddie Science is going to be pushing out learning resources for the children in our community which includes books! This generous donation includes selections of new and like-new books for age 2 to 10. Book bundles and science kits will be available later on this month, stay tuned for details! During this time of extraordinary circumstances, the support of many allows us to continue to fulfill our mission in new and exciting ways. Together, we will continue to engage and inspire young learners so that we may continue to plant the seeds of science, and much more. Thank you for your incredible support during this difficult time. Although our doors are closed, you make it possible for our impact to go far beyond our walls. We have some news!! Kiddie Science is the recipient of a grant from Awesome NYC in support of our science kit initiative. This means more science kits are coming!! And there's more!!! In collaboration with the Brooklyn Book Bodega, each kit will also contain new and like-new books. UPDATE: Science Kits are coming the week of May 24th! Families with children age 5 and under will receive a book bundle only, families with children age 5 to 10 will receive a science kit and a book bundle. Science kits are limited to one per family and include materials for exploring geology and color & light. Includes log-in information for live Zoom workshops that support the learning associated with the science kits. We are working with local volunteers to deliver science kits and book bundles to families throughout the community and will have kits and books available for local pick-up at the Kiddie Science Lab. Follow our Facebook page for the latest updates.  Over the years, Con Edison has played an integral part in supporting our mission through programming grants. These grants allow us to secure necessary items for hands-on science exploration without having to pass costs onto our participants. Con Edison's commitment to Kiddie Science has made several programs possible, which have impacted the lives of hundreds of young scientists. We are delighted to share that Con Edison has awarded Kiddie Science $5,000 toward the Family Science program! The goal is to get families exploring science together and continue the engagement at home through custom science booklets. We aim to empower, educate, and support families in becoming more engaged in science. Over the next ten months, we will be developing and presenting family-friendly hands-on science workshops on weekends and select holiday dates. Learn more and register online.  To highlight the important role that science has in society, the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) proclaimed November 10th to be World Science Day for Peace and Development. In addition to recognizing the importance of science in our everyday lives, World Science Day aims to engage the public in scientific discussion and exploration.
This year, the World Science Day for Peace and Development will focus on the theme “Science, a Human Right”. This theme highlights that everyone has a right to participate in and benefit from science and reminds us #whyweneedscience. This month at Kiddie Science, we highlight the simple and complex ways science benefits us. Check us out on FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | TWITTER Although Brooklyn isn't in the path of a full eclipse, we expect to see about 71% of the sun blocked out by the moon. Here's what you need to know about the solar eclipse: What's happening? On August 21st, the moon is going to pass between the sun and the Earth, blocking all or part of the sun for a few hours. Depending on where you live, you may see a full eclipse, where the moon completely covers the disc of the sun. You can learn more HERE. Why does an eclipse happen? Based on the periodic alignment of the round bodies involved (sun, moon, Earth) there are scientifically predictable times when they are lined up perfectly to block part of all of the sun. In the case of a lunar eclipse, the Earth blocks the sun, creating a partial or full shadow. You can learn more HERE. How can I see the solar eclipse? An eclipse is an exciting time in Earth science, but safety is important. Much like you wouldn't look directly up at the sun on a bright day, it's unsafe to look directly up at the solar eclipse without proper eye wear. Even with solar filters, direct viewing of the solar eclipse is limited to a few minutes at a time. It's important to give your eyes a break when viewing the eclipse and never ever view with regular eyeglasses. You can learn more on viewing the eclipse safely HERE.  |
