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The purpose of Family Math and Science Nights is to engage families (parents along with their students) in positive experiences with mathematics and science to encourage discussion at home and equip parents to better help their students with math and science. During this process, several college students from CMN will have an excellent opportunity to contribute to a community service project and gain valuable classroom experience. We believe that best results will come from tailoring this program to each individual school. Wherever possible, college representatives will work with existing formats, schedules, faculty and structures within each individual school. Long term goals for this project include integrating Family Math and Science Nights into CMN’s new 4-year Elementary Education program, increasing interest in math and science related careers and fields of study, and spreading awareness of the opportunities available at CMN.
presentations/small group activities for 6-8 (or 7/8) grade levels by college students, take-home packet, supper, other limited expenses according to individual school needs (possibly childcare or supplies), adaptations possible for younger age groups, stipends for the presenting college students
each time a family attends Family Math and Science Night, they will fill out a raffle ticket. During the final night for each school, one family’s name will be drawn to win a new computer and printer.
Menominee Indian School District, Bowler School District, Menominee Tribal School District, Gresham School District
Rockets, Math Games and Puzzles, Natural Resources, others
members from College of Menominee Nation’s award winning Five Clans Rocket Team led by Daniel Hawk and including Luis Ortiz and Shane Skenandore (Rockets), Casey Cornelius, Erin Thomas (fascilitator-adaptations), Alphia Creapeau (fascilitator-adaptations), others
Tentative first meeting: November/December (possibly January) Tentative second meeting: January/February (possibly March) Tentative third meeting: April
(or right after school 3:15PM – 5:15PM with the meal following closing/evaluations)
Meal (45 minutes), Gathering/Introductions/Instructions (15 minutes), Presentation (15-30 minutes), Activity (15-30 minutes), Closing/Evaluations (15 minutes)
