GCEDC helped pay for project that makes science fun for kids
Here's a news release from the Genesee County Economic Development Center.
Two well-known local artists are being featured on a website designed by the University at Buffalo and sponsored by the New York State Department of Labor.
Bart Dentino and Kevin Huber have been working together as "Bart & Kevin" for more than 20 years and have performed for thousands of school children across the state. They are musical and educational resident artists who have won numerous awards for their work with children.
Now the duo has completed a project which produced nine unique podcasts to help introduce science concepts to elementary students. The podcasts were created by UB and funded in part by the Genesee County Economic Development Center.
“The Sci Guys Show” is a collection of 10-15 minute podcasts that discuss topics like bioluminescence and echolocation in fun and entertaining ways.
“It’s a new style radio show with tons of sound effects and some over-the-top humor to help draw students in,” said co-creator Dentino. “And in the process, they will learn something about the sciences.”
They were piloted at Robert Morris Elementary in Batavia at the end of the school year and were well received by educators and students.
“It was great to hear positive feedback from both teachers and the kids,” said Huber said, who composed all the music heard in “The Sci Guys." The shows are free to download and include a lesson plan that can be used by teachers or parents.
The shows are available for download on the iSciWNY.com website. For more information visit: http://isciwny.com/index.php?cID=173
