Children on the Autism Spectrum: Supporting Their Needs During Covid-19 – May 5, 2020
Join Be Well at Work Work/Life and Autism Spectrum Therapies as they share strategies based on applied behavioral analysis, and answer your questions regarding helping you and your family adjust during COVID-19 restrictions. Families with children of all abilities are welcomed to attend. Date: Tuesday, May 5 (add to your calendar) Time: 12 – 1 […]
Replay: Lab’s Open Mic Performers Shine
The talented employees of Berkeley Lab once again shared their unique musical and spoken word talents in the Lab’s second Open Mic last Friday. Where else can you hear “Ode to Joy” on a didgeridoo, guitars, an accordion, and a compilation of coronavirus songs on the violin?
Need Homework Help? Lab Co-Workers to the Rescue
If you have a middle or high school student looking for personalized help with math, science, English, or history homework, sign up at the Lab’s K-12 site for an hour-long session of homework help over Zoom. Sign-ups start Friday, April 24. REGISTRATION and more information on the Berkeley Lab K-12 site. Berkeley Lab staff are […]
New: Parents Network for Lab Employees – April 23, 2020
Berkeley Lab is launching a Parents Network for employees. The objective is for members to share tips, resources, activity ideas, and other helpful tools for supporting parents and their families, especially given the current challenges with shelter in place. Resources shared can be internal or external to the Lab. This will be an informal group […]
science@home: The Lawrence Hall of Science
You and your child can do science in your kitchen or back yard. The Lawrence Hall of Science has a slate of videos, activities, and resources and a full schedule of live streams to keep your family engaged without having to leave your home. Check out the resources!
Family Friendly Science Session: Water in the 21st Century
Water Supplies in the 21st Century: Old Systems, Emerging Threats, and some Clever New Approaches Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2020 Time: 12 noon – 1 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/816753971 Even in the midst of a major new problem (you-know-what), the old problems don’t go away. Water remains a critical issue threatening the economic vitality of California, the […]
Inaugural Chat: Calling All Parents – Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Trying to balance homework and work? Join Faith Dukes, the Lab’s K-12 STEM education program, manager, in a chat with parents. Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 Time: 1 – 2:30 pm Zoom: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/514150984 It is not easy balancing homeschooling and work. Faith is a passionate science educator who will share some ideas with you on […]
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Upcoming Outreach Opportunities
Mentors Needed for Spring Mentoring When: Spring 2020 – Beginning February What: We are partnering with Pilot City to provide students an opportunity to conduct a small project this spring. Mentors will provide a project for students to complete in their classrooms over a six week period. High School teachers will guide students with the help of their […]
Bring a Kid to Work Day – April 17, 2020
Berkeley Lab will be celebrating Bring a Kid to Work Day on April 17, 2020! Formerly known as Daughters and Sons to Work day, kids from ages 9 to 16 are welcome to participate in activities around the Lab. T-Shirt contest opens Feb 3, 2020 Registration opens March 16, 2020 To volunteer, sign up here
Berkeley Lab K-12 STEM Outreach Opportunities for January – April
JANUARY K-12 Outreach Training Sessions When: Thursday, January 23, 2020, 9:00 am and 1:00pm (Sessions are 2 hours in length) Where: 2-100B What: Volunteers interested in learning how to facilitate BLISS KIT modules should attend this session. Sessions are two hours in length and will cover module content, science communication and classroom management. Sessions will […]
