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2007-08 School Year
East Dale Elementary School in Marion County was awarded $1,000 to provide 1st grade students with the opportunity to use math in real world applications. Students will visit different stations to study geometry and algebraic concepts with hands-on activities. Students will company objects on balance scales and use manipulatives to explore algebraic concepts.
Fairmont State University in Marion County was awarded $8,150 for an energy education and leadership program for disadvantaged 8th and 9th grade students. The project combines online learning and energy conservation training. Students will use a wattage meter and a digital camera to identify and measure energy consumption of school appliances.
Holz Elementary PTA in Kanawha County was awarded $1,000 to fund an interactive Energy Day for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students. The program will encourage students to explore energy through hands-on activities. On Energy Day, students will design water turbines and build a water wheel.
Marion County Technical Center was awarded $2,250 for "Summer Math Magic" math camp for 5th through 8th grade students. This enrichment camp will give students the opportunity to study topics such as global warming and computer programming in a fun and engaging environment.
Grafton High School in Taylor was awarded $250 to involve the student body in “Math Lights,” a project developed to reinforce algebra equations. A huge graph will be taped to the wall of the school and each Friday, a line, parabola or ellipse will be graphed using colorful, blinking rope lights. Students will determine the equation for the graph and the correct results will be put in box for a drawing a prize. The graphs will range from basic algebra to more advanced mathematics.
Iaeger High School in McDowell was awarded $4,000 to help students achieve a better understanding of science with updated laboratory equipment. Students will use microscopes to examine cells and organelles. Models of cells will enable students to break down cell processes and demonstrate activities of the cell such as mitosis and meiosis.
Marion County Technical Drive was awarded $2,200 for “Summer Math Magic Camp,” a math enrichment camp for middle school students that will provide mostly hands-on learning. Campers will learn how mathematics is involved in the environment, physics, and computer programming. They will use graphing calculators and computer software programs. As campers complete various assignments and weeklong projects, they will be rewarded with coupons that can be redeemed in the camp store.
Peterson-Central Elementary School in Lewis County was awarded $1,000 to show pre-kindergarten through 4th grade students how chemistry affects their everyday lives. Students will explore chemistry through simple experiments designed to introduce basic chemistry concepts. Students will learn about pH levels and chemical reactions through labs and demonstrations.
Ripley Middle School in Jackson County was awarded $3,500 for "Operation Montserrat." Sixth grade students will train as emergency response teams in their math and science classes. They will study the science of volcanoes and hurricanes to prepare for a video conferencing activity where they will make real-time decisions from "mission control" during a staged volcanic eruption on Montserrat.
The Prodigy Foundation in Harrison County was awarded $5,000 to inspire 6th through 8th grade students to pursue careers in space exploration. Students will investigate the relevance of science, math and technology to space shuttles and satellites. They will participate in a bottle rocket competition and a day of hands-on projects and films to peak their interest in aerospace studies.
Troy Elementary School in Gilmer County was awarded $1,000 to support science projects for 1st through 6th grade students. Teachers will hold workshops to assist parents and students by answering questions and giving research tips. Teachers will help parents and students work on their science experiment displays, thus encouraging science inquiry and parent involvement.
Tunnelton-Denver Elementary School in Preston County was awarded $2,100 for kindergarten through 5th grade students to learn about caves. Students will study different types of caves and take a field trip to explore Seneca Caverns. The project will culminate with a presentation to the PTO which will include a student PowerPoint presentation, songs and a play.
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