The College of Arts and Sciences offers dozens of programs in connection with K-12 schools in Washington state. How familiar are you with these offerings? Test your knowledge with this brief quiz. Answers are included below:

1. Students in a studio course in the UW’s Public Art Program designed what for Tukwila Elementary School?

a. a plaza with a 50-foot diameter mosaic
b. an earthwork
c. a signpost and bench with a Dr. Seuss theme.
d. all of the above.

2. The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture offers 44 education kits for use in K-12 schools. Which of the following topics is not covered in one of the kits?

a. African Art
b. Ancient Writing
c. Geology of Mt. Rainier
d. The Age of Dinosaurs
e. Marsupials
f. Polynesia
g. Human Evolution
h. All are offered.

3. The Biology Program has offered a four-week Summer Institute in Life Science for elementary school teachers since 1987 (supported by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 1990). Which of the following honors did three of the participating teachers subsequently receive?

a. National Science Foundation Public Service Award
b. Washington State Science Teacher of the Year
c. National Science Teachers Association Distinguished Teaching Award d. UW Teaching Excellence Award

4. About 1,400 high school students attend World Languages Day each year, organized by UW Extension with the involvement of A&S departments and many others. Which of the topics below were offered at this year’s event on March 8? (Choose all that apply.)

a. Hong Kong Movies and Pop Culture
b. Origami
c. Afghan Women Under the Taliban Rule
d. Understanding Urdu
e. Navigating Russian Culture
f. How to Listen to Ancient Greek Music
g. Mini-lesson in Swahili

Answers:
1. d: all of the above.
2. e: Marsupials.
3. b: Washington State Science Teacher of the Year.
4. All but d. Many more topics were offered during World Languages Day, plus tours, classroom visits, and exhibits.

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