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science literacy
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The Magic Science Van was born out of a passion for education, an understanding of the need for science enrichment opportunities, and a recognition that parents need help when there's no school.
Started by educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Courtney Baines, the Magic Science Van aims to provide exciting and fun adventures for elementary & middle school students when school is not in session. Based in Boone, NC, the adventures feature a variety of activities, guest speakers, and locations around the beautiful High Country of western North Carolina.
The program is supported by Appalachian State University's Math & Science Education Center and relies on many generous professionals to dedicate their time, knowledge, and passion for science.
If you'd like to participate in any part of the Magic Science Van adventures, please connect with us!
Started by educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Courtney Baines, the Magic Science Van aims to provide exciting and fun adventures for elementary & middle school students when school is not in session. Based in Boone, NC, the adventures feature a variety of activities, guest speakers, and locations around the beautiful High Country of western North Carolina.
The program is supported by Appalachian State University's Math & Science Education Center and relies on many generous professionals to dedicate their time, knowledge, and passion for science.
If you'd like to participate in any part of the Magic Science Van adventures, please connect with us!
About Courtney, aka "Ms. Boonizzle"
"Wonderwoman holding Hellbender"
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Courtney is a playful, spunky, science-art-yoga-gardening-loving mama, educator, and entrepreneur.
She has over a decade of experience teaching all ages of kids, preK - college. She has run some nonprofits, done a good bit of traveling, and completed a ridiculous amount of education. Never taking herself too seriously, she is absolutely serious about providing the best, safest, and most fun adventures with your kiddos because she believes in the power of education, science literacy, and exploration to change individuals and communities for the better. |
Our goal
To help students better understand the scientific process and to see how science helps solve real-world problems.
What we do
The Magic Science Van builds excitement about science through fun adventures.
The experience
Participants are introduced to a variety of science-based careers.
Meet passionate science practitioners across a wide spectrum of professions.
Explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments.
Consider how science can be found and incorporated into many different subjects: art, history, geography, and more.
Meet passionate science practitioners across a wide spectrum of professions.
Explore scientific concepts through hands-on experiments.
Consider how science can be found and incorporated into many different subjects: art, history, geography, and more.
