University of California, Berkeley (Lawrence Hall of Science)

The University of California, Berkeley's Lawrence Hall of Science, the Berkeley Public Library, and the Oakland Public Library will partner in a three-year project to promote interest in, and positive attitudes toward, science in children aged seven to ten and their families. The project will build on an activity many parents are comfortable doing with their children--reading library books together—to increase students' exposure to science learning experiences and promote positive attitudes towards science learning in children and their families. The science team will develop, promote, circulate, and evaluate Check Out Science! kits featuring a book with authentic science content and a hands-on activity for families to read and do together.