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This is the CSLP training for the 2014 science theme developed by the Indiana State Library.
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Spark a ReactionSuzanne Walker
Children’s ConsultantDirector – Indiana Center for the Book
Indiana State Library
Twitter: @[email protected]
Direct Line: (317) 234-5649YouTube: suzieecw
Who are you?
• Teen Librarians?• Youth Librarians?• Wearing multiple hats?
The LEU Conversation
First things first…
• Teens– Resources– Why do it?– How to do it– Ideas
• Adults– Resources– Why do it?– How to do it– Ideas
Teens
Science Theme: Spark a Reaction
Resources
Read your manual.
• Programming ideas• Clipart and images• Booklists• Printables (really good ones too)• Guidelines on Starting a Teen Program• Justification for having an Early Literacy
Summer Reading Program• Copyright…please use CSLP the right way…
no time to discuss, but ask me if you have questions…
Read your manual.
• Aligns CSLP with the Search Institutes 40 Developmental Assets
• Using Volunteers• Public Performance Rights for Movies• Using Parents• Ideas on decorating• Evaluating the program afterwards• Sample Donation Letter Request• And so much more!
Good Resources
• Pinterest - http://www.pinterest.com/suzanneewalker/2014-spark-a-reaction/
• Twitter #fizzboomread / #cslpreads / #summerreading
• http://fizzboomread.weebly.com/• http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?lid=3797• Each other• Past Summer Reading Manuals– Metamorphosis, Make a Splash, Beneath the Surface
More Science Resources
• http://mooresvillelib.org/teens/homework-help/- Websites
• http://www.scientificsonline.com/ - Cool Products
• Science Fair section of the library• http://www.lovemyscience.com• http://www.scienceagogo.com/
Why do we do this?
• State Standards don’t say that you have to:
“Children’s services that include the following…an annual summer reading program for a minimum of six (6) weeks at each fixed location.”
7 Developmental Needs of Adolescents:
– Physical Activity– Competence and Achievement (Independence)– Self-Definition (Identity)– Creative Expression– Positive Social interactions with peers and adults
(acceptance)– Structure and Clear Limits– Meaningful Participation
Center for Early Adolescence in North Carolina
Why do we do this?
• Because they need it.– Fosters independence– Helps develop identity– Outlet for creativity– Puts teens with like minded teens
Why do we do this?
• One of the best ways to market your library.
• CSLP Teen Video Contest
How do we do this? How do you?
• Counting – Pages, books, time
• Goals (Reading Contracts)– We set a goal / They set a goal
• Chances for prizes– Fill out a form for a chance at a big prize
Incentives for Teens – Your ideas?
• Books• Bookmarks• Gift Cards• Flash Drives• Cups• Pencils / Pens• Notepads• Lanyards• Ear buds
• Desk Toys• Coupons to businesses• Tee Shirts• Bags• Posters• Water Bottles• Larger prizes like
electronics• Dunk the Librarian et al.
In the Manual…
• For each topic they give you at least two activities. • There are about 50 program topic ideas:– Tardis Art– Building Catapults– Star Wars Afternoon– Volunteer Fair– Fire Activities!
• Plus:– Resources– Reproducibles
In the Manual
• Science Mix – variety of science experiments• Science Fiction and Fun – bookclubs etc.• Artistic Expression – science of art• Free Speech – pen mightier than the sword• Sparks – fire and fireworks• Spark a Change - activism
General Ideas for Ages 13-18
Empower / Pop Culture / Connect to Each Other• Star Wars, Dr. Who, Star Trek, Myth Busters, Back
to the Future, Sherlock Series, Homestuck• http
://www.bbcamerica.com/doctor-who/extras/doctor-who-party-guide/doctor-who-party-planning-guide/
General Ideas for Ages 13-18
Empower / Pop Culture / Connect to Each Other• Computer Science – Videos, video games, apps,
Hour of Code, Alice.org, Zodu, Scratchwww.sploder.com
General Ideas for Ages 13-18
Empower / Pop Culture / Connect to Each Other• Robots – making, fighting, not so simple machines,
carshttp://robotics.nasa.gov/edu/9-12.php
General Ideas for Ages 13-18
Empower / Pop Culture / Connect to Each Other• Zombies – post apocalyptic programshttp://www.livescience.com/38527-surviving-a-zombie-apocalypse-math.html
General Ideas for Ages 13-18
Empower / Pop Culture / Connect to Each Other• Personalities / Relationships / Self Discovery– http://www.learnmyself.com/
Binary Necklaces
• Not just for kids…
Check out Pinterest…
• SRC 2014• CSLP 2014• Spark a Reaction
Remember…you can use the whole manual…
• Now for the craft!• Binary Necklaces
BREAK
Adults
Science Theme: Literary Elements
Resources
Manual is still very helpful.
• Whole section on promotion• Science / Literature• Four Major Science Sections – Science– Family Programs– Outreach and the Underserved Populations– Science in Literature and the Arts
Why program for Adults?
• Great model for young children• Expand adult reading (genres)• Great for your stats• Great publicity• Excellent opportunity to attack eReading• Excellent opportunity to promote the classics
General Ideas for Adults - Science
• Science of Travel – time zones / weather• Astronomy• Science and Cooking – wine? Beer?• Science Fiction Book clubs• Science and art – paper making, color
wheel• Bodies – yoga, health• Science of the garden
General Ideas for Adults - Literature
• Acting Class• Shakespeare Programming• Read a Thon• Jane Austen Tea Party• Book / Movie Pairings• Fibonacci Art contest • Jeopardy / Bee Literary Quiz Contest
Optional Fibonacci
• http://www.goldennumber.net/fibonacci-series/
Literary Elements
Suzanne WalkerChildren’s Consultant
Director – Indiana Center for the BookSammy’s Suffering Mama
Indiana State Library
(317) 234-5649
