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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Greetings,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Passing this along for those that might be interested:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The ALA Public Policy and Advocacy Office is sharing the following opportunity made available through their partnership with National 4-H Council.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">As part of their annual STEM Challenge, 4-H would like to offer libraries free STEM kits with four activities that explore Mars and space. Mars Base Camp is the official
challenge for the 2020 4-H STEM Challenge. The Annual initiative aims to increase youth access to high-quality STEM activities that help kids build confidence and spark interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ALA’s partners at National 4-H Council are offering
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://shop4-h.org/products/mars-base-camp-stem-challenge">free Mars Base Camp kits</a>
</span>(normally $24.95 + S&H each) to libraries. Supplies are limited, so <b>be sure to sign up for kits
</b><span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc67_zDrLJaHycZvVkj9sNLVpHqqT1ZPY9LUDCeD4ByrnettQ/viewform"><b>using this form</b></a><b>
</b></span><b>as soon as you can </b>– and feel free to pass along this opportunity to your colleagues. Kits will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until supplies run out.
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To receive your kit(s),<span style="color:#1F497D">
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc67_zDrLJaHycZvVkj9sNLVpHqqT1ZPY9LUDCeD4ByrnettQ/viewform">
<b>all you need to do is fill out this form</b></a>! </span>Our partners at 4-H also ask that you consider using the kit during the month of October and sharing your experience/photos using the hashtag #4HSTEMChallenge. This is not required but will align you
with hundreds of thousands of others across the country who will be doing the same thing during the month of October. If you receive a free kit through this program, you will be asked to fill out a very short survey at the end of the year asking about how
you used, or plan to use, the kit. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You can learn more about Mars Base Camp and the 4-H STEM Challenge at
<a href="https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge/"><span style="color:windowtext">4-h.org/STEMChallenge</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Developed by Google and Virginia Cooperative Extension, Mars Base Camp consists of three unplugged activities and
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge/insight-from-mars-activity/">one computer-based activity</a>.
</span>They can be done individually, all-at-once, or you can pick-and-choose activities to do in any order. It’s completely flexible for your needs.<br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Teachers or facilitators need no prior STEM skills to run Mars Base Camp with your kids</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">! The instructions are easy-to-follow
and even include talking points. It’s designed for novices to be able to facilitate comfortably. We have two training webinars available – an overview of the kit and activities, and a training on how to
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="https://4-h.org/parents/4-h-stem-challenge/#!webinars">adapt your kit for virtual or hybrid programming</a>
</span>due to Covid-19.<br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Technology is not required for Mars Base Camp</span></b><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">! The three unplugged activities require no tech at all (all materials included
in the kit). The computer-based activity does require at least one computer, but can be done on- or offline.<br>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Each kit serves 12 kids at a time and is reusable. Mars Base Camp is suitable for kids aged 8-14 with little-to-no experience with STEM. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you have any questions, feel free to email Mandi Lindner at
<span style="color:#1F497D"><a href="mailto:mlindner@4-H.org">mlindner@4-H.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">Cheers,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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