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SUN School services for Winter 2008
The School Corps offers these fun, literacy-related programs to SUN Schools. We can also present the programs we offer during the school year. Programs can be offered on a one-time or a regular or series basis.
The minimum length of the presentations is noted in the descriptions but may be adjustable to meet your needs. Some presentations require special equipment (that School Corps brings).
Please note:
- There is no charge for any of our programs.
- We have a minimum group size of 8 youth.
Story scouts series (grades K-2)
Patricia Gallagher series (6 sessions)
The Patricia Gallagher award is a children's choice award for picture books. At each session, we'll read one of the nominees and engage students in discussion and activities involving literacy skills and art. At the last session students will vote for their favorite title, and votes will be submitted to the Oregon Reading Association.45 minutes-1 hour for grades K-2.
Multicultural series (1-10 sessions)
At each session, we'll read a different multicultural picture book aloud, involving kids in literacy skills, discussion and questions. Then kids will participate in one or two activities related to the story.45 minutes-1 hour for grades K-2.
Research Ranger series (grades 3-5)
These classes can be offered individually or as a series. Students use books to do a scavenger hunt on popular topics and earn a Research Ranger certificate. We can do book scavenger hunts, or if you have access to a computer lab, we can also do computer scavenger hunts. The descriptions below can be used to encourage students to attend these programs. 45-60 minutes.
Gross and Yucky Stuff:
Is it true that if you chop off the head of a cockroach it can live for up to a week? Do boogers really contain particles from outer space? Learn the answers to these questions and many more, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!
Pirates:
Arrgh! If you get captured by pirates, you won't have to walk the plank. After taking this class you'll be a pirate expert!
Space:
What do astronauts eat? What's a black hole? Find out more fascinating facts about space, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!
Pets:
Is a guinea pig really a pig? How can you tell if a parakeet is male or female? Learn the answers to these questions and many more, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!
Research Ranger series (grades 6-8)
These four classes can be offered individually or as a series. Students use books to research popular topics and earn a Research Ranger certificate. This summer we will not be offering the computer portion of Research Rangers.45-60 minutes.
Gross and Yucky Stuff:
Is it true that if you chop off the head of a cockroach it can live for up to a week? Do boogers really contain particles from outer space? Learn the answers to these questions and many more, and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!
The Mysterious and Unexplained:
Is Bigfoot real? Did a UFO really crash in Roswell? We can't guarantee you'll know for sure, but you'll be a mystery expert after taking this class!
Junk Food Junkies:
What's in your doughnut? Do kids in Japan really eat squid-flavored ice cream? Become a junk food expert and earn a certificate to show it!
Extreme Adventure:
Are you a fan of extreme sports or adventure racing? Complete the Extreme Adventure scavenger hunt and earn a certificate to show that you're an expert!
Curriculum support
School Corps offers curriculum support to all locations for any project, without a need to apply for the service. Just contact School Corps at least three weeks in advance of needing lists or materials.
Bucket of Books (grades K-12)
These tubs contain 24-30 books on a topic plus a teacher's guide with an annotated list of age-appropriate Web sites, a pathfinder for doing research on the topic at Multnomah County Library and instructions on how to obtain additional copies of the books. Visit the Bucket of Books Web site for a current list of topics and instructions on how to request a bucket through the online library catalog.
Booklists (ages 5-18)
If we don't have a Bucket of Books (see above) on your topic, we can create a customized booklist on a topic and send one copy of each book on the list to a nearby library for you to check out. Requires a three-week lead time.
Online Research
The two classes below can be offered individually or as a series. The descriptions can be used to encourage students to attend these programs.
Live Homework Help (grades 4-12, adult)
Learn how to access this program, which connects students one-on-one to qualified tutors online. Students will need their Multnomah County Library cards to use Live Homework Help, but it can be demonstrated without student cards. This is a one-time presentation. An Internet connection is required. 15 minute minimum
Think before you click (ages 4-12)
This one-time presentation about Internet safety and etiquette covers topics such as online privacy, advertising, spam, viruses, false information, and appropriate online behavior. Computer lab preferred1 hour
Presentations for parents
Safe Space: Social Networking for Parents, Educators and Caregivers:
Forget the hype and fear-mongering! Learn what kids are really using social networking sites like MySpace for and how can you educate them about being safe online. 25 minute minimum.
Homework Resources Parent Night (parents of grades 4-12):
Parents learn how to access free library resources to help their students succeed in school. Resources covered include the library catalog, Live Homework Help, the Homework Center, or library databases, depending on the age of the students. An Internet connection is required. 30 minute minimum.
To schedule a School Corps presentation at your site, contact the School Corps Lead Worker at 503.988.6004 or lib.school.corps@multcolib.org.