Ohio Educational Grants 2007-08 Academic Year

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After School Discovery in Ashtabula County was awarded $4,300 for “Waterways Outdoor Adventure,” for 4th through 6th grade students.  The students will visit Lake Erie or other local wetlands where they will investigate the watershed while exploring the environmental impact of humans.  Students will present their findings at a student symposium at the end of the year.

Austintown Local Schools in Mahoning County were awarded $5,000 for a series of teacher workshops and continuous support for kindergarten through 8th grade teachers from math coaches.  The workshops will help to close the achievement gap and improve instruction for all students.  With the help of the math coach, students will receive on-going attention in their study of mathematics.

Cleveland Heights/University Heights Schools in Cuyahoga County were awarded $5,000 for a multi-year mathematics initiative that will impact students and teachers in kindergarten through 6th grade.  The program includes math coaching, co-teaching, and extensive professional development for teaching staff.

Coventry Local Schools in Summit County were awarded $5,000 to help at-risk 3rd through 7th grade students improve their standardized test scores.  Students will use the on-line SkillsTutor program to take pre-tests in math and science.  They will receive individual lessons created for their specific areas of weakness.  Parents will be involved and encouraged to participate with their children as they receive weekly progress reports.

Dennison Railroad Depot Museum in Tuscarawas County was awarded $4,500 for 3rd through 8th grade students to participate in the “Fantasy Train Ride” program which merges math and history. Students will differentiate between their wants and their needs as well as learn how to develop and manage a budget.  The students will have a fun experience that will teach them about history and prepare them for real life experiences.

Girard City Schools in Trumbull County were awarded $5,000 to teach students to work cooperatively to determine ratios, force, leverage and traction for the robot. 7th through 12th grade students will work with mathematical equations and scientific notations to build a robot capable of performing complicated tasks through the “FIRST Robotics Program.”

Harding Elementary School in Mahoning County was awarded $1,000 to enrich kindergarten students’ understanding of Earth and space sciences.  Students will learn about the solar system through a variety of teaching methods including arts and crafts, group discussions, and manipulatives.  Students will also take a trip to the local planetarium to study the universe.

Incarnate Word Academy in Cuyahoga County was awarded $5,000 for kindergarten through 8th grade students to learn how weather impacts the environment both locally and regionally.  Students will collect data, analyze their research and apply their findings to the world around them.  Students will also visit a local watershed and treatment plant to see how the weather plays a role in the health of the environment.

King Elementary in Summit County was awarded $800 to combine math skills development, computers and friendly competition to improve 3rd grade students’ math skills.  Students will participate in “First in Math,” a program that will identify problem areas, report deficiencies to teachers, and help develop lesson plans to address the problems.

Lakewood Catholic Academy in Cuyahoga County was awarded $600 to encourage third grade students to think critically on an overnight camping field trip to Great Lakes Science Center in Cleveland.  Students will study force, movement and distance through mathematical and scientific problem-solving.

Lowell Elementary School in Washington County was awarded $1,000 for first and 2nd grade students to participate in project BIRD (Bring In Real Discovery).  Students, parents and community members will work together to observe and identify birds and record their observations.  Students will also build bird homes and feeding stations.

Marietta Middle School in Washington County was awarded $5,000 to enhance 7th grade students’ understanding of cell exploration and heredity.  Students will use video, digital and microscopy technology to capture images of specimens to study, upload and share on the project Web site.  With this grant, students will use emerging technology to strengthen their education in math and science.

Marimor School/Allen County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities in Allen County was awarded $4,000 to develop weather units for preschool through 12th grade students.  Students will give daily weather reports, hear guest speakers, and work with local weather TV stations.  The project will kick off with a Back to School Rally to solicit parent involvement.

New Philadelphia High School in Tuscarawas County was awarded $3,200 to involve 10th through 12th grade biology students in a study of mollusk population diversity in the local forests.  Students will construct traps and set them in local woodland ecosystems.  The students will use traditional methods to sample mollusk diversity and record their results in distribution maps.  The slug specimens will be housed at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s Division of Mollusks in Pittsburgh.

Porter Center for Science & Mathematics in Painesville was awarded $7,500 for 5th graders to participate in “Renewable Energy,” a science module designed to teach students about how electricity is produced, safety information and alternative energy sources.  Students will make solar-powered tools, measure temperature and watch demonstrations about decomposition at Lake Farmpark.

Progressive Arts Alliance in Cleveland was awarded $7,500 for an interdisciplinary program that will engage 5th grade students in the development of a multi-media Web site about energy conservation.  Students will conduct research and study photos to create videos, essays and illustrations about energy sources and conservation to share with the rest of the school on their Web site.

Robert C. Lindsey Elementary School in Geauga County was awarded $7,500 for an outdoor classroom for kindergarten through 12th grade students.  In the classroom, students will study and observe the natural environment firsthand as well as learn about various environmental friendly energy sources.  The classroom will recapture an overgrown area and provide protection for the wetland area near the school.

Saint Martin de Porres High School in Cuyahoga County was awarded $1,400 for 9th through 12th grade students to experience education with broadly used mathematical principals in college preparatory math classes.  Teachers will attend CorePlus mathematics training to learn how to integrate algebra, functions, statistics and trigonometry into math classes.  These lessons are appropriate for students’ success in contemporary society.

Shawnee Middle School in Allen County was awarded $700 for 6th through 8th grade students to build robots.  Students will learn how personal energy choices impact the environment, economy and life around the world.  They will explore how energy production and consumption choices affect the planet and our quality of life. The robots they construct will compete in the First Lego League Competition.