EDITORS:
Carl G. Leukefeld
Sondra R. Floyd
Michelle N. Johnson

A PROGRAM FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE, COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY

The National Science Foundation supported the development of the “Girls in Science Curriculum” (Grant number: 200201301346)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Background

a. Gender Differences—Achievement in Science and Math

b. Female Occupational Stereotypes and Role Models

c. Kentucky and Kentucky Women

d. Increasing the Likelihood Young Women will Consider Science Careers

Recruiting Materials and Approaches

a. Recruitment Plan

b. Press Release to Media

d. Superintendent's Communications

Appendix A: Communications
1. Teacher brochure
2. Participant Brochure

Application and Selection

b. Selection Process

c. Selection Committee

Appendix B: Application
1. Application Copy

Program Logistics

a. Program Logistics

b. Registration Materials

Appendix C: Camp Information
1. Overnight Packing List

Project Evaluation

a. Evaluation Measures

Appendix D: Evaluation
1. Survey Instruments

Mentors and Protégées

a. Matching Mentors and Protégées

b. Program Management and Supervision

c. Recruiting Community Members

d. Training Mentors

e. Mentor Application

Appendix E: Mentoring
1. Mentor Recruitment
2. Mentor Responsibilities
3. Background Checks:
a. Conviction Record
b. Central Registry Check
4. Youth Leader Check
5. Mentor Training Resources
a. Mentor Self Check
b. Characteristics of Children and Youth
6. Tips for Mentors
7. Mentor Letter about Camp Activities
8. Getting to Know You Activities:
a. Questions for Protégée
b. Questions for Mentor
9. Mentor Appreciation Idea

After-school Science Program

a. Girls in Science Club Notebook

Lesson Plans

Introduction to the Girls in Science Curriculum

c. Central Nervous System

d. Bone Density

e. Major Organs of the Body

f. Think First: Injury Prevention Program

g. Body and Space Travel

k. Careers in Medicine

l. Introduction to Research

m. Do You See What I See?

o. Energy: Force and Motion

p. Energy Efficiency

q. Energy: Wild Stuff in the Universe

r. Chemical Reactions

s. Alternative Energy

t. Building Electronic Circuits

v. Relationships: Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Appendix F: Power Points Accompanying the Lessons

a. Introduction to Research

b. Alternative Energy

Appendices

Appendix A: Communications

1. Participant Brochure
2. Science and Math Teacher Brochure

Appendix B: Application

1. Application Copy

Appendix C: Camp Information

1. Overnight Packing List

Appendix D: Evaluation

1. Survey Instruments

Appendix E: Mentoring

1. Mentor Recruitment

2. Mentor Responsibilities

3. Background Checks:

a. Conviction Record

b. Central Registry Check

4. Youth Leader Check

5. Mentor Training Resources

a. Characteristics of a Mentor
b. Mentor Self-check

6. Tips for Mentors

7. Mentor Letter About Camp Activities

8. Getting to Know You Activities:

a. Questions for Protégée
b. Questions for Mentor

9. Mentor Appreciation Idea

Appendix F: Power Points Accompanying the Lessons

1. Introduction to Research

2. Alternative Energy