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AMOS DURINGQUARANTINE

SPARK THE WOW!

science from home

Every Friday AMOS worked withscientists across the country to bring

them directly into the homes of ourcommunity. Example of science guests:

The WNC Nature Center discussedwildlife conservation, Heather

Guetterman (PhD Student at Cornell)spoke to viewers about nutrition, and Will

Armentrout (an astronomer) lead adiscussion about mapping our galaxy.

AMOS has developed and created 101Daily Dose of Science activities andvideos to keep our young scientistsengaged and inspired. This has resultedin over 66,000 direct onlineengagements.

This online version of our popular eventfor adult science enthusiasts coveredtopics related to science, i.e., Radontesting, the science of brewing, Rocks!,STEM Education, and more!

Engineering Extravaganza and Bio Blitzprovide socially distanced and small groupscience intensive workshops to students in1st – 8th grade. Workshops offer personalized,interactive fun, expert guest speakers, and lotsof STEM education.

Butterfly Mural Photo Spot and ActivityStationSTEM Lab Art Walk and Reduced TouchActivitiesPaleontology Video Center Displays

LEC provides interactive STEAMexploration for preschoolers in small,Zoom class format. Explorers wereencouraged to ask questions, use theirimagination, and continue hands-onlearning at home.

Summer Camp in a Box provided thesummer camp experience at home.

Campers enjoyed activities in these fivedifferent themes: STEAM, Nature, Space,

Dinosaurs, and Robots.

101 DAILY DOSES OFSCIENCE

7 EXHIBIT UPDATES IN THE WORKS

135 SUMMER CAMPBOXES

4 ADULT VIRTUALSCIENCE PROGRAMS

8 ZOOM CLASSROOMSAMOS hosted 8 pilot online classes.

When school begins in the fall, AMOS willbe prepared to provide Zoom Classroom

Field Trips to the Museum.

13 LITTLE EXPLORERSCLUBS

22 ASK A SCIENTIST

While closed to the public AMOS has been busy at work updating existing exhibits,creating more touchless experiences, and beautifying our space.

(with more to come)

2 IN-PERSON SUMMER CAMP WORKSHOPS

AS OF SEPTEMBER 30

212,088 ONLINEENGAGEMENTS

SINCE CLOSING INMARCH, 2020

This number capturesFacebook Engagements,

Instagram Reach, andMailchimp Subscribers

STEM SCHOOL CAMPSTEM School Camp has beenoffered since August 24. Thecamp is offered as a full day,morning support, or afterschool support depending onparent/guardian needs. 12 students serve ongoingfrom August 24 to present.

FALL VIRTUALPROGRAMMING8 programs planned to be

utilized in the Fall andbeyond to replace in house

field trips.