• Connect to the science curriculum in the schools and support teaching and learning the Science Standards for California public schools.
  
• Motivate students to consider careers in science, computing sciences, engineering, and technology.
  
• Target schools and teachers of science in Berkeley, Oakland, and West Contra Costa Unified School Districts.
  
• Encourage research teams and groups to participate in the education outreach through the tour program and recognize their contributions.
  

A STRUCTURED TOUR EVENT:

The tours will typically take place between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM and will be limited to 32 students. Essential components of a tour include:

• Pre and post activities for the classroom
  
• Orientation to Berkeley Lab
  
• Hands-on activities introducing standards based concepts, principles, and theories appropriate to the grade level and linked to the school's science curriculum.
  
• Meetings and discussions with scientists, engineers, and technical staff
  
• Student evaluation of tour
  
• Take home materials for students and accompanying adults