STAR Net News - November 14, 2023
STAR Net News - November 14, 2023
The STAR Library Network (STAR Net)
November 14, 2023
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We are Water Team Receives Governor’s Award


The We are Water project team, led by the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES) in partnership with STAR Net, the Indigenous Education Institute, CoCoRaHS, and others, received prestigious recognition at the annual CO-LABS Governor’s Awards for High-Impact Research. The Pathfinding and Partnerships Award honored the ongoing program and the collaboration that was integral to the program's success. 
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Reminder Please Complete Your Required
Annular Eclipse Survey!


Were you one of the more than 11,000 public libraries, tribal libraries, bookmobiles, state libraries, school libraries, military libraries or prison libraries who participated in this weekend's amazing event? Please complete the below survey as soon as possible so we can get an accurate picture of the number of programs conducted utilizing the free resources provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, National Science Foundation, and NASA through the SEAL (Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries) project and NASA@ My Library. Remember, this survey (which should take less than 8 minutes) is required if you registered for eclipse glasses. If you did not receive your glasses yet but used SEAL or NASA@ My Library materials for your programs, please take this survey!!! 
Please also share your images on our social media sites, at the bottom of this message!!

Survey Link Plain Text: 
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GQ367B8 
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TOTALITY! Reading with Kinesthetic Astronomy Demonstration 


Astronaut Steve Bowen reads the book Totality! By Jeffery Bennett on the ISS and does a kinesthetic astronomy demonstration. Giving young learners a simple understanding of the astrophysics of an eclipse. Learners can then follow Steve’s instructions as they try out the lunar eclipse dance to understand the unique rotation of the Earth, Moon, and Sun.
View more on the 2023 & 2024 Eclipse Series
“The STAR Library Network (STAR Net) is a hands-on learning network for libraries and their communities across the country. STAR Net focuses on helping library professionals build their STEM skills by providing “science-technology activities and resources” (STAR) and training to use those resources.
STAR Net is built upon a strong network of collaborators and partners, led by the Space Science Institute’s (SSI) National Center for Interactive Learning (NCIL).
Funding is provided by the National Science Foundation, the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, NASA Office of STEM Engagement, and the NASA Science Mission Directorate.
STAR Net Blogs
Learn all about Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries at our virtual trainings!
by Dillon Connelly (SSI)
STAR Net’s SEAL project is creating hands-on activity guides, science resources, and giving away free solar viewing glasses for the total solar eclipse in 2024. To get your library or library system ready for these awesome solar events we’re hosting a series of virtual trainings throughout in the months leading up to the 2024 eclipse to let you know all about the great resources available through SEAL.
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Clearinghouse Activities with Homeschoolers
by Emily MROCZEK, STAR Net Libraries Guest Blogger
At the Arlington Heights Memorial Library STAR Net Libraries Guest Blogger Emily MROCZEK hosts a monthly homeschool program. See more on what works for their library program and what hands on activities are a hit for their audience.
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Keep the fun going with passive programs
by Emily MROCZEK, STAR Net Libraries Guest Blogger
A passive program is something prepared in advance, that patrons can do on their own time and requires minimal staff assistance. View some ideas of space and science themed passive programs in this blog.
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