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Photo by Sean Cayton |
Cool Science is a Colorado Springs nonprofit dedicated to getting kids, parents and teachers excited about science. Cool Science, partnering with local corporations and universities, currently engages in chemistry, physics and earth science outreach to El Paso County 3rd – 8th graders in their classrooms, home schools, scout troops, and after school clubs.
We bring only the really Cool Science – solutions that change colors, liquids that turn into solids, solids that turn into liquids, glowing things, slimy things, bubbling dry ice, explosions (safe ones!), and electricity demonstrations that will make your hair stand on end! We are committed to showing students the fun side of science!
Further, Cool Science conducts exciting demonstrations and hands-on activities that are open to the public at both Colorado College and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Cool Science also conducts workshops in public venues such as "Who Killed the Principal's Dog" at the USAFA, “The Art and Science of Photography” at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry, Cardboard Boat Races at the Southeast YMCA, and Civil Engineering Day at the United States Air Force Academy.
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Photo by Sean Cayton |
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Media Coverage:
Media coverage exploded this school year with our new regular monthly spot on KRDO's Good Morning Colorado program (watch clips from the show here).
Plus the Gazette featured a cool article on the CC Presents Cool Science!
The following statistics show quantitatively and qualitatively the success that Cool Science has had over the school year (2005-2006).
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Comparison of Total Number of Students Served Year to Year |
Distribution of Demonstrations |
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Distribution of Demonstrations Grade Level: target age range is 3-8 |
Distribution of Demonstrations School Districts in El Paso County |
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Number of Presentations |
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2005-2006 Teacher Quantitative Feedback |
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2005-2006 Teacher Qualitative Feedback: |
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What Teachers had to say about the Quality of the Presentation |
Fabulous! Lizzy did a great job connecting with the students. You spoke "right to" the students at a level they could understand. Presenter did a great job keeping students' interest from one concept/demo to the next. Energetic, easily accessed materials, comfortable with students, constantly questioning |
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What Teachers had to say about the Content of the Presentation |
Your presentation aligns well with the 5th grade chemistry Core Knowledge Curriculum. Perfect- don't change a thing. Excellent, exciting, interesting and motivating |
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What Teachers had to say about the Style of the Presentation |
It's great how the students are involved in the experiments. Very good. The students felt very comfortable. They asked questions freely. Relaxed, inquisitive, encouraged thinking |
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Other Comments |
Lizzy did an excellent job. She kept the students interested and engaged. I would love to have Cool Science return next year. This is an excellent presentation that provides motivation for students to study science and provides a wealth of information that assists teachers in teaching state standards. |
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Demonstrations at schools and home schools will be scheduled throughout 2006-2007 to bring cool chemistry, physics and earth science into classrooms. Sign up on the Cool Science website or send an email to demos@coolscience.org to schedule a demonstration. | ||||||||
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Cool Science Days: Five are planned for the 2006-2007 school year. | ||||||||
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Public Demonstrations: Cool Science at UCCS is planned for October 26, 2006. Find more details on the Cool Science website, or email admin@coolscience.org for more information. | ||||||||
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Workshops, Camps and Scout Badges:
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Website:
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The website will undergo continuous improvement in 2006-2007 to optimize the utility for students, teachers and parents. |
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President: Kathleen Watson - Intel, Quality and Reliability Engineer email me! |
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Vice President: Dr. Ronald Furstenau - Professor of Chemistry USAFA email me! |
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Secretary: Jennifer Rivers - Intel, Thin Films Maintenance Manager email me! |
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Treasurer: Phil Erickson - CPA, Erickson, Brown and Kloster, P.C. email me! |
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Board Member: Elaine Naleski - D11, Director of Communications email me! |
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Board Member: Victoria Stone, Director of Sales & Marketing, Today's Homes - email me! |
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Board Member: Aimee Smith - Intel, Lithography Process Engineering Group Leader email me! |
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Board Member: Judy Cara - Intel, Director of Public Affairs email me! |
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Board Member: Brian Dominic, Esq. Mulliken Weiner Karsh Berg & Jolivet, P.C. email me! |
Changes in the Board:
Welcome to Brian Dominic who joined the board in December 2005 with much needed and appreciated legal advice!
THANK YOU to our 2005 Sponsors!
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> $2000 |
The Jerome V. Bruni Foundation (For more information, see J.V. Bruni and Company)
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> $1000 |
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>$500 |
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In Kind |
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| Sponsorship Level | Individuals |
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Albert Einstein (> $1000) |
Ron and Julie Furstenau Art and Heidi Lacy Melissa and David Luppino Steven and Sarah Roach Kathleen Watson and Jim Andrews |
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Thomas Edison ($500 - $999) |
Chuck and Val Donley Phil and Kelley Erickson Jennifer and Mike Rivers Aimee and Jim Smith |
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Isaac Newton ( $200 - $499) |
Elaine Naleski Victoria Stone |
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Galileo Galilei ($100 - $199) |
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Aristotle ($25 - $99) |
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Archimedes ($1 - $24) |
