LEARN Science: A K-2 Life Science and Reading Program in Public Libraries to Improve Science Achievement through Storytelling

  • Project Description

    Poor science achievement in childhood negatively impacts adult health, due to poor scientific literacy and reasoning. LEARN Science – Library Efforts to Advance Reading and Nutrition Science – is an informal life science and reading program through a nutrition science lens to improve science knowledge and science identity among children in kindergarten through second grade (K-2) in Mississippi using public libraries. Informal science education through a nutrition science lens leverages an opportunity for not only improved science achievement, but also for improved health of children – now and in the future.