Bryant Elementary School is looking for science fair mentors during Winter quarter.  As a mentor you get to coach a group of four 4th or 5th graders as they design, implement, and present a science fair experiment. 

This is a 7-8 week commitment of 1 hour on Monday or Friday from 1:35p–2:45p. Additionally you are encouraged to attend the Science Fair to support your students on a Saturday in March. The school is close to the UW campus.

Details

Share your enthusiasm for science by serving as a Science Fair Mentor for students at Bryant Elementary School. As a Scientist Mentor, you will develop and lead a project related to your field of expertise. Once a week, you will meet with your small group of 4^th or 5^th graders to work on your science project and guide students in the most important parts of the scientific process: formulating a question or hypothesis, developing appropriate experiments with controlled, manipulated and measured variables, analyzing results, and drawing/communicating conclusions. This is your opportunity to share your learning and experience, be a team leader and inspire future scientists!

We are looking for Mentors with excellent communication skills, consistent weekly attendance and volunteer experience with young people. All Science Fair Mentors will attend an orientation which occurs during the first session. Science Fair Mentors are supported by the Science Fair Coordinator and 4/5 grade teacher teams.

*Commitment*:  1 session per week for 7-8 weeks, Time: 1:35p–2:45 p.m.

Mondays  January 4–February 29, 2016  4th graders

(1/4, 1/11, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 2/29)  (7 sessions)

Fridays    January 8- February 26, 2016  5th graders

(1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, 2/26)   (8 sessions)  

Science Fair: Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 1-3 p.m.  

Location: Bryant Elementary School
3311 NE 60th St.
Seattle, WA 98115

Contact: Ann Marie Patterson, Community Volunteer Coordinator/Science Fair Mentor Recruiter
e-mail: ampatterson@seattleschools.org

Please include the following information about yourself:

Academic year/major at UW

Volunteer experience with young people plus any leadership experience

Which day you are available to volunteer- Monday or Friday

Thanks and we look forward to welcoming you to participate in this rewarding volunteer opportunity at Bryant Elementary School.

Best regards, Ann Marie Patterson, Community Volunteer Coordinator/Science Fair Mentor Recruiter