SFA Toolkits


Writing and Research Related to Public Science Events

Writing and Research documents related to public science events.

Resources for Alliance Members

2020 Accelerator Resources

Resources for Smaller Festivals

Resources for smaller festivals compiled as part of the Science Festival Accelerator initiative.

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Evaluation Report: Report Layout Checklist

Content Resource: 2014 Carolina Star Chart (NCSF)

Getting People to Come Back

Sponsorship Resource: 2018 PSF Sponsorship Overview (PSF)

Outcome Expectations for Public Engagement with Science Scale

Video - Using a Sun Spotter

Evaluation Instrument: Philadelphia Science Festival Child Survey

Partner Cover Letter (Small Festivals)

Evaluation Method: 2015 North Carolina Science Festival Data Collection Guide

Letter to Host: Planning an Explorer Sunday

Getting to Launch

Evaluation Planning: North Carolina Science Festival Evaluation Planning Checklist