Checklist for Planning
 Get information
packet from the American Geosciences Institute
Appoint an
Earth Science Week Committee
Decide on
activities
Develop overall
operational plan
Select and
reserve sites, such as schools, malls, museums, libraries, community
centers, and parks
Appoint site
coordinators, presentation teams, and materials suppliers
Contact local
companies, industries, and restaurants for participation and/or donations
to offset costs
Establish
contacts with local media
Contact teachers,
school administrators, head librarians, museum curators, and managers
at shopping centers
Contact government
officials for proclamations
Plan hands-on
demonstrations and/or activities
Recruit and
schedule volunteers
Order materials
and collect supplies
Mail an Earth
Science Week news release to your media contacts
Contact participants
to confirm dates, times, and duties
Visit sites
of planned Earth Science Week activities
Prepare handouts
and giveaways
Mail additional
news releases and call television, radio, and newspaper reporters
Finalize details
for events
Celebrate
Earth Science Week
Take pictures
and send them to the American Geosciences Institute along with a summary
of your Earth Science Week event or activity.
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