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Learn about SAfG STEM programs, local events this month, science to do at home & sign up for career talks ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏
Parent NewsletterApril 2025
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An EXCLUSIVE Event for SAfG Families✈️ Join the Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) Family Aviation Festival at the Oakland Aviation Museum on Saturday, April 26th! Enjoy exploring the inside of aircraft, fun hands-on STEM activities, lunch, and lots of special prizes! This event is FREE and EXCLUSIVE for Scientific Adventures for Girls families, so SAfG families, register today by scanning the QR code or through this link: Eventbrite/April 26 RSVP
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Un Evento EXCLUSIVO para las Familias de SAfG✈️ ¡Únase al Festival Familiar de Aviación de Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) el sábado 26 de abril en el Museo de Aviación de Oakland! ¡Disfrute subiéndose en aeronaves, actividades prácticas STEM divertidas, almuerzo y muchos premios especiales! Este evento es GRATIS y EXCLUSIVO para las familias de Scientific Adventures for Girls, así que regístrese hoy escaneando el código QR o a través de este enlace: Eventbrite/April 26 RSVP
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Thank You, Sharks Foundation! SAfG, Beneficiary of Goals for Kids FundraiserThank you to the Sharks Foundation for hosting a wonderful Goals for Kids event. SAfG loved meeting the team, the funders, and representatives from the other nonprofits. We are appreciative that the Sharks Foundation chose Scientific Adventures for Girls as one of the recipients of the Goals for Kids fundraiser.
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Discover Naval Aviation Wonders at the USS Hornet - Family Fun!Step aboard history and discover the world of naval aviation at the USS Hornet Sea, Air & Space Museum in Alameda! This aircraft carrier offers an unforgettable adventure for families with kids in grades K-8. Explore the massive flight deck, get up close to real airplanes, and learn about the amazing technology that makes flight from the sea possible. With exhibits perfect for all ages, the USS Hornet offers a fun and educational experience that inspires future pilots, engineers, and space explorers. Visit here to find out about visiting hours, special events, and educational programs.
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Date: Open Friday through Monday Time: 10:00am-5:00pm (Last entry at 4 pm) Location: 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501 Free for children 6 and under & members
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Ellen Ochoa: First Latina in Space and Johnson Space Center Director
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Ellen Ochoa's life proves that dedication and perseverance can overcome any limitation. Her academic excellence, including a doctorate in electrical engineering from Stanford, and her commitment to her goals led her to NASA. In 1993, she became the first Latina woman to go into space. Her expertise and leadership skills propelled her to significant roles, culminating in her appointment as director of the Johnson Space Center in 2012, making her the first Latina and the second woman to hold that role. Ochoa's story inspires anyone who has been told their goals are unattainable, proving that hard work, resilience, and self-belief make any dream possible. |
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Learn The Scientific Method with Paper Rockets
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This lesson aims to guide your students through the steps of the scientific method by engaging them in a fun, hands-on project: paper rockets. You can explore and read about the scientific method in much more detail here. |
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Engineering Challenge-Rocket Catcher
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Can you build a rocket-catching device to help a falling rocket land vertically without crashing? The higher the falling distance, and the fewer materials you use to build it, the higher your score. Let’s build one today by following these instructions. |
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Launch into STEM: NASA Resources for Grades K-8
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Ignite a passion for space and STEM with NASA's stellar learning resources, tailored for both younger and older explorers! For students in grades K-8, embark on playful adventures with engaging stories, interactive games like the "Space Lunch Game," hands-on crafts such as creating an "Edible Asteroid," and exciting building projects like your very own straw rocket. Meanwhile, students in grades 5-8 can delve deeper with challenges like designing a mission to an asteroid, exploring Earth's systems through data, and even building and testing their own robotic arm. No matter the age, NASA provides a universe of captivating activities, videos, and articles to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space enthusiasts. Explore the cosmos and expand young minds today! Ready to launch into a world of discovery? Click here to start!
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Changing the Face of ScienceConsider making a donation to SAfG. If your company offers a matching program, you'll double the impact of your gift to help the girls!
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