Monday, July 26, 2010

Earth Science Week - annual

2010 theme: “Exploring Energy”

AGI invites you to take part in Earth Science Week 2010! Being held October 10-16, Earth Science Week 2010 will encourage people everywhere to explore the natural world and learn about the geosciences.

Check out the latest edition of their e-newsletter, The Earth Science Week Update.

Selections from 2009:
# During Earth Science Week 2009, NASA released six short educational videos, all part of a series entitled “Tides of Change.” The videos are posted at http://climate.nasa.gov/esw. Navigating to NASA's ESW Webpage will also link you to many multimedia and K-12 educational resources
# Download a PDF of NOAA's Climate Literacy Guide.
# The Pulse of Earth Science: National Status of K-12 Earth Science Education website

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Industrial Metal Crafts Day : Aug 7th, Chester

at Cooper Mill, Chester, NJ
Sunday, August 7th, 1 - 4 PM

Enjoy demonstrations of industrial metal crafts by blacksmith Kevin Perry, tinsmith George Pierson, and tin piercing with Frank and Anita Mai. Visitors will find out how these skills were important to the colonial people. Those who attend can make a tin-pierced ornament to take home. Donations are greatly appreciated.

For more information please call: Cooper Gristmill - 908-879-5463

The 1826 Cooper Gristmill provides a glimpse into the rich heritage of Milltown. In the late 19th century, the town thrived; the restored and operational gristmill is one of the few survivors of that era. The gristmill is open to the general public May through October when guided tours of the mill as well as a variety of educational programs and demonstrations are offered. From April through June and from September to mid-November, the mill is available for pre-scheduled school tours.