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Science Mentor Project

BCSC Science Mentor Project Kit
Reservation Instructions

The Science Mentor Project is a collaborative initiative of teaching professionals from Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, Indiana University Purdue University Columbus and Purdue University College of Technology and is supported by the Center for Teaching & Learning. This is a three year project focused on K-6 Science instruction funded from an Indiana Department of Education MSP (Math Science Program) Inquiry-Base Science Grant.

**The Center for Teaching & Learning houses the project kits developed by year #1 science mentors in the Curriculum Resource Lab. These kits are available for approved science mentors on a reservation/check-out basis.**

Science Mentor Project Kits

  1. 20 RobLab LEGO kits (software must be provided by your school)
  2. 7 Science Mentor Project Curriculum Unit Book Boxes
Kindergarten

Clouds and Storms

1st Grade Sun, Moon and Stars
2nd Grade The Sounds of Music
3rd Grade K'NEXing to Each Other (Simple Machines)
4th Grade Plants
5th Grade Survival (Weather, Plants, Body Systems)
Book Study: The Zebra Wall (Body Systems, Weather)
6th Grade Water Cycle

Reservation Procedure

  1. Please reserve the Science Mentor Project Kit that you wish to check-out at least 48 hours in advance to ensure availability.
  2. To reserve a kit: Contact Delora Antle by calling 314-8709 or emailing dantle@columbusctl.com. Provide your name, school, kit you want to reserve and a pick up time and date.
  3. The kit may be checked-out at the Information Desk at the front of the CTL/Library.
  4. You will need a CTL guest library card to check out the kits. If you do not have one already, please request one at the time you pick up the kit. A valid driver’s license is required to prove your residency.
  5. The kits are available for a maximum of one week at a time. However, depending upon availability, kits can be renewed on a weekly basis. Please contact Delora Antle before renewing to check availability.
  6. There will be a late fee charged if a kit is not returned or renewed on time.