Our Plans for 2010-2011
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Your support is needed to put these plans into action!
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'Science Fair In A Binder:'
A detailed guide for teachers about how to run a science fair.
- Printing and Distribution: $10,000
"Science Takes Flight" Bursary:
This is an opportunity for your organization to provide participation costs for one young scientist to compete at the annual Canada-Wide Science Fair.
Each year, regional science fair committees struggle to fundraise in order to send all deserving scientists to the national fair, but this is not always possible. Your donation will ensure that no child is left behind from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
- $2,500 (Per Student) / $25,000 (Goal)
Supporting Regional Science Fairs – March/April, 2011:
NS YES! offers publicity, organization and judging support to the ten regional science fairs that will take place in March and April, 2011.
Team Nova Scotia Showcase - April 30 to May 2, 2011:
The signature event of NS YES!: a team-building and media event for Team Nova Scotia, the regional science fair winners who will be competing at the Canada Wide Science Fair in May. Nova Scotia sends about 40 students to the nationals each year. The Showcase is a reward for, and celebration of, their success.
- Team Jackets: $5,000
- Accommodations: $7,000
- Event Costs: $10,000
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Nova Scotia School Board Association (NSSBA) Annual General Meeting - May, 2011: School boards, as well as teachers, need to understand the importance of science fairs in order for province-wide participation to increase substantially.
Atlantic Science Teachers’ (AST) Conference - October, 2010: This event is a great way to reach our prime target for science fair promotion: science teachers. This annual conference is held each October, attracting over 800 science teachers from across Nova Scotia.
Project-Based Learning Presentations - Fall, 2010: Travel around Nova Scotia giving talks to teachers about how to incorporate science fairs into lesson plans. The program was piloted in 2008 with rave reviews; we found that there was a real need for this kind of support in order to increase science fair participation.
- Travel and accommodations: $10,000
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Starting in 2010, NSYES! will be reaching out to student groups that are under-represented in science fairs. Thanks to the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation, the first step of identifying the groups in each of the regions has just begun.
Grade 4 and 5 Provincial Science Olympics Challenge - October:
October, 2007 saw the first provincial Science Olympics Challenge co-organized by NS YES!, the Department of Education, and Conserve Nova Scotia. It will grow, introducing separate regional competitions before the final provincial event.
- Regional Competitions and Provincial Finals: $70,000
Grade 6 Road Show: "A Little Light Magic":
An assembly-type demonstration about the physics of light targeting grade six students. Based on the experience of Executive Director, Cliff Coveyduc, this is a great way to spark an interest in science in this age group.
- Supplies: $12,000
- Travel: $10,000
- Staffing: 4-month co-op term: $14,000
Science on the Street (Summer 2011):
NS YES! wants to create a buzz about science on the streets of Halifax next summer by performing a variety of fun and exciting science demonstrations for the public at locations like the waterfront, Spring Garden Road, the Citadel, and at other outdoor summer events and festivals.
- Supplies: $7,000
- Staff – 2 persons for 3 months: $18,000
NSYES! is in the process of exploring a partnership with CEED to link science and entrepreneuership, and we believe it is time to bridge the gap between these two endeavors, Young people with an interest in science need to see what the opportunities are for independent, science-based business in Atlantic Canada.
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Administrative Assistant/Communications Officer (full-time): $45,000
Director (part-time): $40,000
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Nova Scotia Youth
Experiences in Science
2021 Brunswick Street, PO Box 578
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2S9
Tel (902) 424-8641
Fax (902) 424-0614
nsyes@sciencefairinfo.ns.ca
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