A new program encouraging children ages 9 to 12 to get interested in computers, math and science starts next week at all 36 libraries of the San Diego Public Library.

Called “Spring into STEAM”, the program will offer workshops in March, April and May. It begins on March 2.

“We know that science education is so important now, and technology is changing so fast,” said Misty Jones, library director. “We see this as a way to bring kids new ideas and help them know more about the world around them.”

STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art and math, and there will be workshops in each area. This year’s theme(主题) is “Bug Out!” so the science workshop will invite insect(昆虫) experts to explain the survival skills of insects. The engineering workshop will watch bees as builders. For math, the kids will learn spatial geometry(空间几何学) by making 3­D paper insects. Kids in other workshops will learn computer coding, create a light using a glass bottle, or build insects using pipe cleaners and LED lights.

Jones said she’s also excited about the chance for children to take part in the International Barcode of Life Project, which is trying to create a digital catalog(电子目录) of different kinds of insects on Earth. Kids in San Diego can ask for free insect collection tools at their local libraries beginning on March 2. Insects they collect can then be sent in for DNA identification(鉴定).

Jones said it is unusual for every library to start the same program at the same time. “It’s something we’ve been trying to do, and I think it’s just the beginning of the chances we will be able to offer,” she said.

【小题1】What do we know about “Spring into STEAM”?

A．It is open to kids of all ages.

B．It lasts for at least four months.

C．It helps kids learn more about themselves.

D．It is held by the San Diego Public Library.

【小题2】What will kids learn from the engineering workshop this year?

A．How LED lights work.

B．How bees build their home.

C．How to make 3­D paper bees.

D．How to create a light using a glass bottle.

【小题3】What will kids do for the International Barcode of Life Project?

A．Collect insects.

B．Take DNA tests.

C．Create a digital catalog.

D．Make insect collection tools.

【小题4】What can we infer from what Jones said in the last paragraph?

A．The program will continue.

B．The program should last much longer.

C．The program will have different themes.

D．The program should be held by different libraries.