Urban Advantage: Middle School Exit Project Initiative
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Upcoming UA Events 

Thursday, May 15
Phenology Fun!
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 17
Saturday, June 7
Saturday, June 14
Urban Advantage Science Expo 2008
Save the date and stay tuned for more details.
Saturday, June 21
Summer Solstice Composting
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Welcome the first day of summer with composting for the whole family! Join us for a fun workshop on how to compost at your home. Learn about decomposers, recycling, and the composting process, and make a compostable and recyclable summer craft! Call 718-539-5296 to register. (Free)
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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What is Urban Advantage? 

Urban Advantage is a groundbreaking citywide science education initiative that connects middle schools, their teachers, students, and families with the excitement and process of scientific discovery and learning that takes place in eight renowned science-rich cultural institutions.

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UA Expo '07 Photo Gallery 

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UA for 2008-2009 

Click here for the UA Lead Teacher Application for 2008-2009...
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Handwritten applications will not be accepted.
Please contact Tina at tglover@amnh.org if you have questions

Please click here for the 2008-2009 Urban Advantage application...

Please contact Tina Glover at tglover@amnh.org or at 212-313-7334 with questions.

The 2007-2008 UA New Teacher Professional Development Schedule...click here to take a peek at last year's PD for new UA teachers.


UA Continuing Teacher Recommitment Form
Please complete and submit via email by July 1, 2008.
Questions? Contact Tina at tglover@amnh.org

Sample Exit Projects From 2006-7 

Sample Exit Project In 2006-7 Urban Advantage students produced many great projects! View zoomable examples of Exit Projects that were presented at UA Science Expo 2007. » More

UA National 

The goal of Urban Advantage--to support and improve teaching and learning in public school science education--is shared by many urban school districts across the country.

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Partner Events 

FREE to students and families WITH UA VOUCHERS!

Announcements 

UA EXPO '08 Registration Form
Register your 8th grade students' projects by May 26th.
Emailed registration forms are preferred.
If faxing, please complete then print and fax to 212-769-5025. Contact Tina at tglover@amnh.org if you have questions.

UA EXPO '08 Invitation
Invitations will be mailed on or around May 27th.
If you do not receive yours please check your school office first.
If not there then contact Tina at tglover@amnh.org

Expo 08 Flier_05_06_08 (final).pdf


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