Belfry High School has expanded its greenhouse gardening by adding cold frames. We were fortunate to have all construction completed by the carpentry class at our vocational school. This spring we will be using the cold frames to start seedlings for sale, and will be using them in the fall and winter to grow seasonal produce. Our seedling…Read More

Science for OUR Generation!
Misty Keens
Jones Fork Elementary
Knott County

Using ARI Innovation grant money to purchase materials necessary to fully implement Next Generation Science Standards.
Hands-On Science: Activity Spotlight

Earthquakes in the Classroom
Students learn how engineers construct buildings to withstand damage from earthquakes…Read More

During the course of this project, I have focused on creating a learning environment for my students that encourages social and cognitive growth. By implementing the use of iPads and an Osmo, I provided my students with real-world opportunities to perform classroom objectives.

Title of Grant: Switch Traditional…Go Digital!
Stephanie Younger, Belfry High School
As technology becomes an ever present expectation of skills in life, students are lacking the necessary abilities to compete in a world where technology is everywhere. As an educator, it not only my duty and passion to teach students mathematics but to also p…Read More

We have been able to turn our classroom into an alternative seating environment that promotes freedom of choice, student responsibility, and collaboration. Students have been wearing pedometers to track the number of steps taken each day in an alternative setting. We will then move to a more traditional setting and record our data again.…Read More