It’s the Little Things That Make a Big Difference

This project will support a more hands-on approach for the biology student. It is designed to introduce students to modern research techniques in the areas of cellular biology and genetics. Because students are curious by nature, they see these CSI technology on television and want to do these e…Read More

Special Education and Project-Based Learning: Monthly Kits to Explore and Inspire
Primary students with learning disabilities can have a creative and efficient opportunity to explore project-based learning within the resource classroom. The Kiwi Crate, a self-contained resource consisting of assorted monthly themed materials, will provide…Read More

Pro Bots Mini Grant

Fifth grade students will program Pro Bots using the one-to-one devices the school has purchased. These Pro Bots will introduce problem solving and reinforce technology, sequencing, and mathematics concepts. Pro Bots offers students a hand-on experience with Logo programming as well as robotic controls. Students will be…Read More

Would You Rather?
Making Math Meaningful with Mentors
Second grade students often struggle to explain and justify their mathematical thinking.
By using math journals and mini iPads, second grade students will reflect on mathematical problem solving strategies and share their reasoning on the classroom blog. Students will create math tutorial…Read More

I will be offering 7th graders a mathematical tech/robotics class. They will be exposed to a hands-on approach to learning mathematics (in specific: ratios, proportions, and geometry topics: angles, geometric shapes, spatial reasoning with modeling 2 and 3D visuals) as well as incorporating science and writing techniques. The main topics will…Read More