January 2009   
 
 Greetings! 

And Happy New Year! We at The Children's Science Center are in the midst of planning another Enchanted Forest slimeexciting year filled with interactive activities and programs, even as we continue toward our goal of building a world-class children's science museum.  

These activities and programs will take place at community centers and other venues, as well as at major events throughout Northern Virginia and surrounding areas. To help build this program, The Children's Science Center is looking for two part-time administrative assistants/outreach  specialists.
 
These part-time positions offer a professional work environment and the opportunity to be an instrumental part of developing the museum. The successful candidates will have previous experience with clerical tasks, volunteer coordination, and event planning.
 
The duties of the administrative assistants include, but are not limited to: creating communications vehicles, coordinating outreach and fundraising events, helping to develop and implement community based educational programs and managing the database of donors and volunteers. Some evening and weekend work will be required.



Don't forget to visit us on the Web at www.TheChildrensScienceCenter.org.
  
Schedule a Program
for Your Group

If you would like to schedule an interactive science program at your organization, The Children's Science Center is happy to provide you with all the training, resources and materials.

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The Children's Science Center is pleased to provide these services for just a small fee to cover expenses.

To schedule a program or for more information, please send an e-mail to
 

Fundraising  for the
Children's Science Center

Do you know of an organization whose members would like to see Children's Science Center open its doors as much as you?

We can work with school parent-teacher organizations, educators, homeschoolers, community and neighborhood groups, church associations and others to customize a fundraising program.

All proceeds from these fundraising programs will go directly toward supporting Children's Science Center and the group will receive recognition and rewards commensurate with its level of giving.

To set up a fundraising drive for your organization, please contact Executive Director Ann Myers at A.Myers@TheChildrensScienceCenter.org.
 
The Children's Science Center is a 501 (c)(3) organization and donations are fully tax deductible.
 
Kids' Corner
Consider This Fun Activity For Your Children  

In honor of Chinese New Year, which began Jan. 26 this year, we offer the ancient math puzzle known as the tangram. It's easy to make, and you can use the cutouts to make all sorts of shapes.  
 
Tangram
Instructions and illustrations from Tom Scavo on Math Forum
 
What you'll need:
Sheet of paper
Scissors
 
How to make it:
 
Fold a rectangular piece of paper so that a square is formed. Cut off the extra flap.
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Cut the square into two triangles.
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Take one triangle and fold it in half. Cut the triangle along the fold into two smaller triangles.
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Take the other triangle and crease it in the middle. Fold the corner of the triangle opposite the crease and cut. 
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Fold the trapezoid in half and fold again. Cut along both folds.
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Fold the remaining small trapezoid and cut it in two.
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To find out more about tangrams and enjoy playing them online, here are other resources: 
Links Learning: Video tutorial on tangrams 
PBS Kids: Online tangram game
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics: Online game
     
The Children's Science Center is a  nonprofit museum dedicated to sparking children's interest in science through interactive exhibits and engaging programs that encourage exploration of math and science, stimulate creativity, and inspire through active learning. For more information, visit www.TheChildrensScienceCenter.org. Please direct all inquiries to Executive Director Ann Myers at (703) 648-3130 or Children's Science Center, 485 Spring Park Place Suite 500, Herndon VA 20170.