Computer Graphic Design
This grant will provide state-of-the-art Apple computers, graphic software, digitizing tablets and digital cameras for two computer graphics courses for students in seventh through twelfth grades to fulfill graphic design curriculum requirements and also respond to community requests for graphic design support.
Expansion of the TI-Navigator
Funds are being provided to expand a grant from the NPEF last year and will be used to add a laptop and presentation cart with an interactive SMART Board to the TI Navigator system. The additional equipment will allow the system to be moved efficiently from classroom to classroom throughout the Middle School and High […]
Cooperative Learning Activities through Adventure-Based Education
This grant provides Project Adventure equipment for the middle-school physical education program to add activities and games for building team-work and trust. The program is designed to teach students how to appropriately interact with others using conflict resolution and good decision-making skills.
Calculator-Based Learning in the Biological Sciences
This grant also enhances an initial grant awarded last year by providing more calculator-based labs and probes so that all high school science students can quickly measure and analyze real-time biological data while working in small groups in their classrooms or in the field.
RoboChallenge
A hands-on, minds-on program that integrates science, math and technology, RoboChallenge will allow Middle School students to build on their fourth-grade robotics and sixth-grade models and designs units by providing guided and progressive robotics and machine design exercises. Students will have the opportunity to solve problems using tools, machines and processes used in industry and […]