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9:30 a.m. |
Dr. James W. Hilty, Dean, Temple University Ambler
Dr. Jeff Featherstone, Director, Center for Sustainable Communities
Jill Horner, Reporter, “Your Morning” on CN8, the Comcast Network, Main Stage Host
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9:45 a.m. |
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The Philadelphia Zoo’s animals don’t just stay in Philadelphia! Through the Zoo’s “Zoo On Wheels” program, traveling naturalists bring animals and bio-facts to students from pre-school through 12th grade for an educational and exciting encounter with wildlife! Be a part of the Zoo on Wheels! This interactive program focuses on the most fascinating creatures found in the United States and highlights how to protect the animals that share our home.
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10:30 a.m. |
Presented by the Sigma Chi Delta Sorority, American Marketing Association, and the Society for Exceptional Educators |
Hammer a nail into solid wood with a banana? Blow up a balloon ... from the outside? Wondergy will help you explore how matter changes from solid to liquid to gas with liquid nitrogen. At 320 degrees below zero, it’s the coolest stuff around! Topics of this fascinating presentation will include: molecules, thermal motion, heat transfer, air pressure, density, physical changes, and more!
Wondergy’s appearance at EarthFest is sponsored by the Sigma Chi Delta Sorority, the Ambler Campus chapter of the American Marketing Association, and the Society for Exceptional Educators student organization. The student organizations pooled their resources together to make Wondergy’s appearance at EarthFest possible to provide new educational experiences for our student visitors.
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11:00 a.m. |
Presented to: Souderton Area High School SAVE (Students Against Violating the Earth) |
The Commitment to Sustainability Award is presented each year to a school, student organization, or educator that has shown an exemplary commitment to the environment and environmental stewardship through educational programs, events, and grassroots initiatives.
SAVE seeks to promote the preservation of our natural world by encouraging appreciation, understanding, and responsible use of the environment. Their goal is to create a sustainable world by spreading information about environmental problems and encouraging appropriate public involvement in the solutions to those problems.
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11:15 a.m. |
Presented by the Ellis A. Gimbel Charitable Trust
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Kaboom! The Franklin Institute’s Chemistry show explores everything from everyday chemistry to the chemical “detective” work performed by laboratory scientists. Watch as chemistry is used to turn water into gel, make a foam sculpture (in less than a minute), and explode a hydrogen balloon. Science concepts explored include: physical/chemical changes, acids and bases, polymers, and combustion!
The Franklin Institute’s appearance at EarthFest is sponsored by the Ellis A. Gimbel Charitable Trust.
The Philadelphia-based trust provides support primarily to organizations that provide entertainment to underprivileged children in the Philadelphia region.
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12:00 p.m. |
Presented by: Pam Snyder, Chair, Kids Grow Expo, and Flossie Narducci, PHS Special Events Coordinator |
EarthFest partner the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Kids Grow Expo - which includes educational exhibits, service learning projects, and competitive classes as part of the Junior Flower Show - is an integral part of the event each year. The theme of the 2008 Kids Grow Expo is “Growing Healthy.” With so much emphasis on the American diet and sedentary lifestyle, the theme will encourage students to make healthy eating and active lifestyle choices. Studies indicate that children are more likely to eat vegetables that they have planted and harvested. Working in a garden also provides opportunities for increased physical activity.
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12:30 p.m. |
Presented by Rohm and Haas Company — Spring House Technical Center |
Think of it as American Idol meets An Inconvenient Truth! During EarthFest 2008, high school students, grades 9-12, will compete in Making the Recycle Band! As part of this activity, teams of 2 to 6 students from the area high schools will develop their own "band" using nothing but recycled and reusable materials (water bottles, aluminum cans, plastic bags, scrap wood, plastic utensils, etc.) to create their instruments. They will be encouraged to sing and create a 1 to 3 minute performance. The top three groups will perform on the EarthFest Main Stage in front of a panel of talented judges and all the EarthFest visitors! College scholarships will be awarded to the winners! To sign up a group, please contact Rachel Oliver in Admissions at 267-468-8106 or roliver@temple.edu.
The Making the Recycle Band Competition is sponsored by Rohm and Haas Company, an EarthFest 2008 contributing sponsor. Rohm and Haas is a global leader in the creation and development of innovative technologies and solutions for the specialty materials industry.
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1:00 p.m. |
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The Elmwood Park Zoo is presenting a half hour live animal show on the EarthFest Main Stage in addition to presenting interactive “animal biofacts” at their exhibitor booth that help promote the zoo's mission - to foster an appreciation of wildlife and their habitats that will ensure active participation in conservation.
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Garden Tours will depart from between Dixon Hall and the Hilda Justice Building on the hour beginning at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and noon.
Making the Recycle Band semi-finals will take place in the Learning Center Auditorium at 11 a.m. |
    
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