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In 2015, the Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation launched youth workforce development programs targeting high school and early college students. Read more
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Learn more about the Northern Virginia Science Center project, visit https://www.childsci.org/launch-the-future
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Looking for an excellent resource for you and your child to learn more about Juneteenth? Check out this comprehensive guide for an age appropriate explanation of the history of slavery and why we celebrate Juneteenth created by the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
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Are you looking for some environmentally-friendly reading this Earth Day? Our friends at South Lakes High School have compiled a list of the perfect books for your child.
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With the help of our friends at Barnes and Noble, we have compiled a list of 10 great books to read to or with your child to teach them about this historic scientific event.
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The world of STEM isn’t just about doing, it’s about reading and learning. March 1 is Read Across America day and in honor of this fantastic event, we asked a few of our staff to tell us what their favorite books are for budding scientists and STEM learners.
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Are you looking for something to engage your child’s curiosity about the amazing world of Sharks? Check out this list of books from our friends at Barnes and Noble, designed for awide range of kids, from reading to your littlest, older kids reading on their own, and everything in between.
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Consisting of practical projects to do outside; ranging from simple observation activities like bird watching to more ambitious projects like growing your own crystals. Every activity uses readily available materials such as paper, pens, sand, and soil, and includes step-by-step photographic instructions.
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Northern Virginia Science Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that operates the Children's Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall and STEM programs traveling to schools and other community venues across the region. The Foundation is also developing the Northern Virginia Science Center in Dulles, VA, a world-class, interactive regional science center for families, students and learners of all ages made possible through a pivotal public-private partnership. Learn more about our mission today at childsci.org and our vision for the future at novasci.org.
