Thursday, April 3, 2014

Virginia Tech KTU exhibits on April 5th!


The exhibits below are for KTU registered kids and parents in the Virginia Tech Kids' Tech University program on April 5th! 

Exhibit title- "Sinkers or Floaters"

Solve this mystery: Will it sink or float? Make a prediction and test your prediction. Draw some colnclusions. Why do some objects sink? Why do some objects float? It has to do with the science of density and buoyancy.

Group hosting exhibit- VT Service Learning group

The undergraduate students presenting the activity are Virginia Tech Service Learning Students. As part of their classes, students participate in service projects where they donate a portion of their time and write a final report on their experience. Kids' Tech University is excited to work with these students!
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Exhibit title- "4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program"

Are you an outdoor and wildlife enthusiast?  Do you enjoy birding and other wildlife viewing?  If so, then the Virginia 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) program may be for you.  4-H offers a WHEP competition in which youth can test their skills in wildlife identification and general wildlife knowledge.  This workshop will have a sample identification contest using wildlife pictures, skull, skat, track and pelt collections or specimens, and other general wildlife knowledge games.  See what you know about wildlife and wildlife habitat and learn more about the 4-H WHEP contest including how you can get involved in the program in your county.  

Group hosting exhibit- Montgomery and Bedford County 4-H

4-H is the youth development education program of Virginia Cooperative Extension.  Through 4-H, young people are encouraged to participate in a variety of activities that emphasize 4-H's "learn by doing" philosophy.  With volunteer support, 4-H offers many programs and activities for youth, ages 5 to 18. These include community clubs, special interest and project clubs, school enrichment programs, after-school programs, day and residential camps, and leadership and citizenship opportunities.  To learn more about the Montgomery County 4-H program, contact Michelle Dickerson at (540) 382-5790 or adickerson@vt.edu.  To learn more about the Bedford County 4-H program, contact Beth Hawse at (540) 586-7675 or bhawse@vt.edu.  
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Exhibit title- "Get Ready for Spring Gardens! "

Stop by to make these gardening projects:
Make Pinecone Birdfeeder
Decorate Plant Journal
Plant seeds
Save the Bees Bookmark


Group hosting exhibit- NRV Master Gardener Booth

Master Gardeners are committed to learning and to communicating their knowledge of gardening to others. Master Gardeners will direct their efforts to creating and maintaining an awareness of the need for intelligent stewardship of the environment.

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