Science Crawl 2011

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 UNM Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, Applied Research Associates and Sandia National Labs/Lockheed Martin, over 1,200 8th grade students from six Albuquerque middle schools took part in educational activities aligned with state science standards. Teachers were trained and given study guides to use with their students. Then the kids spent an entire day at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, National Museum of Nuclear Science & History, the Albuquerque Aquarium, The Rio Grande Zoo, Explora! and the Botanic Garden.

Science Crawl 2011 Schedule:

• Truman MS @ Rio Grande Zoo on 11/10 (420--6th grade students)
• Hayes MS @ Aquarium/Gardens on 11/15 (145--6th grade students)
• Wilson MS @ NM Museum of Natural History on 11/17 (180--6th grade students)
• Grant MS @ National Museum of Nuclear Science during February (240--8th grade students)
• Cleveland MS @ Explora on 1/26/12 (234--6th grade students)