Advanced Weather Station
WeatherBug Schools is a unique program that combines a fully automated weather tracking station with online learning tools to deliver a fascinating educational experience for middle school students. The Middle School Science program has been using the program to collect weather data for a number of years using a designated laptop. This grant will allow […]
Sustainable Earth Program
The funds for this grant will be used for an interactive Social Studies simulation conducted with the freshman class. During the program, the students will explore the causes and effects of the environmental challenges facing the world today. The activities are coordinated by members of Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC), a New Jersey public […]
Technology in Science Curriculum
The NPEF has been responsible for much of the recent technology in the science classrooms. Vernier science probes and LabQuest handhelds purchased through previous NPEF grants have been implemented very successfully. With the district’s curriculum placing a greater emphasis on authentic performance tasks, they have provided students with the opportunity to quickly acquire real-time data […]
Navigate through Learning
Some of the classrooms are currently equipped with mobile laptop carts, which carry six laptops. To increase classroom productivity, the purchase and use of an external mouse allows students to navigate the computer at a much faster pace. When combined with headphones and microphones, it gives the students an even higher level of interaction. The […]
Technology Tools in the Science Classroom
The Middle School Science Department was looking to upgrade the data acquisition technology currently in use in the 7th and 8th grade classrooms. This grant funded the purchase of Vernier Labquest handhelds, allowing students to quickly collect important data, save/catalogue data, and convert it into charts and graphs. This means that students will be spending […]