Science Crawl 2009

The KNME Science Crawl is a collaborative venture with Albuquerque Public Schools and Albuquerque Museums to build interest and enthusiasm in the field of science. Through Science Crawl, students explore the depth and richness of New Mexico’s science and technology resources. In addition, Science Crawl gives students the opportunity to visit Albuquerque’s rich science museums—some for the first time. The goal is to stimulate interest in science and math careers.

With funding by New Mexico Tech, Sandia National Labs, Applied Research and Lockheed Martin, over 635 8th grade students from four APS middle schools will take part in educational activities aligned with state science standards at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, the Albuquerque Aquarium, The Rio Grande Zoo, and the Botanic Garden.The four APS middle schools are: Hayes, Wilson, Jefferson and Truman.

Activities

November 10

Jefferson Middle School to: National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

280 students; 5 buses

November 16

Hayes Middle School to Rio Grande Aquarium/Botanical Gardens

180 students, 3 buses

November 17

Truman Middle School to Rio Grande Zoo

435 students, 8 buses

Wilson Middle School to NM Museum of Natural History (& Planetarium)

200 students, 3 buses