Introduction

What is Family Tools and Technology?

Family Tools & Technology was created to make tools and technology activities and related careers accessible and exciting to children, especially girls, who are traditionally on the margins of the technological experience.

The program aims to:

• • Increase the number of students who are excited about science and technology and encourage their continuing interest.

  • To stimulate parents to become stronger advocates for their children's endeavors in science & technology.

  • Help teachers promote students' confidence and competence in problem solving and in real life applications of math and science concepts.

How does it work?

Each night, we will emphasize multiple key concepts, such as:

• Encourage Science & Technology Literacy

• Parent Involvement (but not too much involvement)

• Workplace readiness and safety

• Problem Solving

• Using the Design Process

• Critical Thinking

What does each night look like?

Each night we will be exploring a different topic with different activities, but the overall plan of action is about the same.  Here is what to expect:

• Start at 6 PM

• Warm-Ups (3-5 activities): 20 minutes

• Discussion & Instruction: 10 minutes

• The Challenge: 45 minutes

• Presentation & Review: 10 minutes

• Clean-Up: 5 minutes

• End at 7:30 PM