Brain Day is part of the national Brain Awareness Week, March 3rd to 7th. Its main focus is to teach children in grades 4 through 6 about brain injury prevention at an early age, and to spread understanding about the importance of the central nervous system (CNS) for the good functioning of the human body. There will be lots of hands on activities very entertaining for both children and teachers!

Schedule and Training Meeting

o When and Where? - Monday, February 11th, 5:00 - 7:00 pm in Dental Sciences Building, Room 3008 OR Tuesday, February 19th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm in Medical Sciences Building, Room 282. You would be required to attend only one meeting.
o Why? - To discuss volunteering time availability and to introduce teaching materials, provide some tips about teaching and what to expect; volunteers will chose a day (or more if they wish) to teach; to answer any questions you might have regarding Brain Day.

Commitment

o 1 day (or more if you wish) during the week of March 3rd to 7th, 2008
o length of the presentation will be ~ 145 minutes plus a half hour break
o the information and description of activities you will teach the children will be provided in the Teacher’s Manual; PLEASE KNOW this material
o once you commit, a class of students will be booked especially for you, so please give at least 3 weeks notice if the situation changes and you can no longer volunteer

All volunteers are invited to the wrap-up party at the end of the Brain Awareness Week. As well, all volunteers will be provided with letters of recognition for their dedication. Volunteering for Brain Day is a fun and easy way to exercise your teaching skills, and to improve your resume!

To sign up or to get more information about Brain Day, please contact Marvin Chum at neuro.outreach@gmail.com.