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Public engagement resources for the Monday April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
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Learners and a Facilitator look into the Star Formation basket

Exploring the Universe: Star Formation

In this activity, learners model a star-formation process by adding energy (via a hairdryer) to matter floating in space (ping pong balls) to see how much of it they can get to "clump" in an empty container.
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Two learners and a caregiver smile as they observe a small toy in a vacuum chamber

Molecules in Motion

In this activity, learners experiment with putting various objects in a small vacuum chamber and explore how the materials behave and change when the air in the chamber is removed.
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Children and adults using Frankenstein Dough Creature activity - costumed adults dressed as Mary Shelley and Frankenstein monster

Frankenstein200 Digital Kit

Digital download of all public engagement and professional development files in the Frankenstein 200 kit designed to encourage creativity and reflection about responsible innovation, developed in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley's novel Frankenstein.
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Two actors dressed as Mary Shelley and Frankenstein's Monster interact with a family of three demonstrating how to make a battery

Frankenstein200 Planning and Promotional Materials

Planning and promotional materials for Frankenstein200 activities including welcome letter, kit content list, event planning guide, photo release form and sample press release in multiple formats.
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A screen shot of the Frankenstein200 banner featuring two families posed next to actors dressed as Mary Shelly and Frankenstein's monster

Frankenstein200 Promotional Banner & L.I.F.E. Event Posters

Promotional materials for Frankenstein200 activities including promotional banner and posters.
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screen shot of a computer file of Frankenstein200 overview PowerPoint slides

Frankenstein200 Overview Slides, Notes, and Outline Printout

Professional development orientation slides to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Frankenstein200 activities.
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Children and adults using Frankenstein Dough Creature activity - costumed adults dressed as Mary Shelley and Frankenstein monster

Frankenstein200 Promo Photos

Promotional materials for Frankenstein200 activities including sample photos.
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An image of the Frankenstein 200 stylized logo

Frankenstein200 Style Guide, Palettes, Fonts, and Logos

Promotional materials for Frankenstein200 activities including style guide, palettes, fonts, and logos in multiple formats.
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An image of the Frankenstein 200 stylized logo

Frankenstein200 Tips for Conversation & Project Overview

Professional development training tool to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Frankenstein200 activities.
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Frankenstein200 activity training videos screenshot with presenter dressed as mad scientist

Frankenstein200 Activity Training Videos

Professional development training videos to prepare staff and volunteers to facilitate Frankenstein200 activities.
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