Category Archives: STEM-Related Materials/Supplies

Microgrant Presentation – Kaitlyn Faust

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Name: Kaitlyn Faust
Project Category: STEM-Related Materials/Supplies
Project Description: Ideas on Increasing Student Engagement…And How The Current Times Are Changing That- a look at proposed ideas for increasing engagement and collaboration while managing current circumstances
Teaching Subject: Biology/Zoology/Environmental Science
MICROGRANT PROJECT ABSTRACT

Issues addressed: Engagement in Biology
Topic: Ideas On Increasing Student Engagement In Science (Or Any Class)…And What That Looks Like Now
Rationale: To increase student collaboration and engagement through a variety of pedagogical strategies that have been acknowledged to increase engagement and performance particularly among low-performing students. Engagement strategies include visualization of learning, online collaboration, and increased lab technologies. Updates are ongoing as we manage distance learning.
CLASSROOM PROFILE

  • Students taught: 130
  • Student Demographics: 95% Caucasian, 1% African American, 4% Hispanic

SCHOOL PROFILE

  • Medium-sized school
  • Rural
  • Traditional public school
  • Enrolled students: 1,064
  • Free/Reduced lunch eligible:2%
  • Demographics: 1% African American, 1% Asian, 87% Caucasian, 11% Hispanic

Microgrant Presentation – Dusty Hughes

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Name: Dusty Hughes
Project Category: STEM-Related Materials/Supplies
Project Description: 3D Scanning
Teaching Subject: Physics, Integrated Chemistry, Math
MICROGRANT PROJECT ABSTRACT

Issues addressed: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Topic: 3D scanning/ printing
Rationale: Real-world skills are becoming more available to high school students. Students who have the access and abilities to use technology, such as 3D scanning/ printing are at a distinct advantage in early development of how the world works through application.
CLASSROOM PROFILE

  • Students taught: 75
  • Student Demographics:  American Indian 0.1%, Asian 0.2 %, Black .6%, Hispanic 8.1%, Multiracial 2.4%, White 88.6%

SCHOOL PROFILE

  • Small school
  • Urban
  • Traditional Public
  • Enrolled Students: 842
  • Free/Reduced lunch eligible: 41.6%
  • Demographics: American Indian 0.1%, Asian 0.2 %, Black .6%, Hispanic 8.1%, Multiracial 2.4%, White 88.6%

Microgrant Presentation – Deonna Puckett

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Name: Deonna Puckett
Project Category: STEM-Related Materials/Supplies
Project Description: Use of Vernier Equipment in Chemistry and AP Chemistry
Teaching Subject: Chemistry
MICROGRANT PROJECT ABSTRACT

Issues addressed: Chemistry; Use of Vernier equipment in Chemistry and AP Chemistry labs
Topic: Learning Inquiry and Data Analysis through Vernier Technology
Rationale/Why this project? (25-50 words): By exposing my students to this advanced type of equipment at the general chemistry and AP levels, my students will be better prepared if they go to college. This type of equipment also results in better results for their labs which allows them to better interpret their data and make conclusions.
CLASSROOM PROFILE

  • Students taught: 150
  • Student demographics: Majority 94% White, 3% Hispanic, and 3% other ethnicities

SCHOOL PROFILE

  • Small school
  • Rural
  • Traditional public school
  • Enrolled students: 800
  • Free/Reduced lunch eligible: 5%
  • Demographics: 93.9% white

Microgrant Presentation – Andrew Cook

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Name: Andrew Cook
Project Category: STEM-Related Materials/Supplies
Project Description: Purchasing robotics equipment to help build a district computer science program
Teaching Subject: Computer Science
MICROGRANT PROJECT ABSTRACT

Issues addressed: Helping students learn computer science through robotics
Rationale: This project will help kickstart our district’s new computer science program starting next school year. Coming from a rural school, I am hopeful that these robots will entice students to learn more about computer science and allow students to see a hands-on application of programming.
CLASSROOM PROFILE

  • Students taught: ~150 per year
  • Student demographics: 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Multiracial.

SCHOOL PROFILE

  • Small school
  • Rural
  • Traditional public school
  • Enrolled students: 464
  • Free/Reduced lunch eligible: 50%
  • Demographics: 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Multiracial