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The Washington Metro Area Welcomes GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer:
Elementary School Students to Discover the Wonders of Physical Science and Electricity |
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Who:
Students entering second through sixth grade are invited to register and attend GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer program, a free and fun experimented-oriented course taught by certified teachers to groups of 15 students in two age groups: children entering second and third grades (Level I) and children entering fourth through sixth grades (Level II). GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
What:
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer program will introduce Washington Metro area students to the wonders of Physical Science and Electricity, answering questions such as: “How do magnets work?” “What is a magnetic force field?” and “What makes electricity?” Students will make a compass, an electromagnet and use an electrostatic generator. This course teaches about magnetism, static electricity, electrical currents and circuits. Discover why it’s a hair-raising experience!
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer program will be offered by community-based organizations in the Washington Metro Area. The program consists of four, one-hour classes. Check the host location nearest you to find out the schedule for the classes.
Why:
GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer opens young minds to the world of science and fosters a life-long appreciation of learning as well as helping to avoid summer learning loss. Almost 116,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia area have participated in GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer since its inception in 1986. | |
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Parents must register in person at the community site offering GlaxoSmithKline's Science in the Summer.
The selection process may vary from site to site. Students are selected to participate either
through a lottery or on a first-come basis.
See below for District of Columbia Public Library registration and course dates and phone numbers.
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Anacostia Library
1800 Good Hope Road, SE
Phone number: 202-715-7707
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 13 and 20
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Chevy Chase Library
5625 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Phone number: 202-282-0021
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 13 and 20 (Level I / 2nd-3rd graders);
July 27 and August 3 (Level II / 4th-6th graders)
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Dorothy Height/Benning Library
3935 Benning Road, NE
Phone number: 202-281-2583
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 15-18
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Georgetown Library
3260 R Street, NW
Phone number: 202-727-0232
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 9-12 |
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Juanita Thornton/Shepherd Park Library
7420 Georgia Avenue, NW
Phone number: 202-541-6100
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: June 24-27 |
Lamond-Riggs Library
5401 South Dakota Avenue, NE
Phone number: 202-541-6255
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 12 and 19 (Level I / 2nd-3rd graders);
July 26 and August 2 (Level II / 4th-6th graders) |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Phone number: 202-727-0321
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 9-12 |
William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Library
115 Atlantic St. SW
Phone number: 202-243-1185
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 10, 12, 17 and 19 |
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Mt. Pleasant Library
3160 16th St., N.W.
Phone number: 202-671-3121
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: June 24-27 |
Petworth Library
4200 Kansas Avenue, NW
Phone number: 202-243-1188
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 15-18 (Level I / 2nd-3rd graders);
July 22-25 (Level II / 4th-6th graders) |
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Southwest Library
900 Wesley Place, SW
Phone number: 202-724-4752
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: July 8-11 (Level I / 2nd-3rd graders);
July 29-August 1 (Level II / 4th-6th graders) |
Tenley-Friendship Library
4450 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Phone number: 202-727-1488
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: June 24-27 |
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Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library
1630 7th Street, NW
Phone number: 202-727-1288
Registration begins May 20
First come, first served
Course Dates: June 24-27 (Level I / 2nd-3rd graders);
July 12 and 19 (Level II / 4th-6th graders) |
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For more information call the host site at the listed phone number.
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