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Helping Tierra Bonita Raise the Bar on Education

 

Science

 

For the 2009-2010 school year, TBEF in association with the PTA is working to turn room 307 into a dedicated science lab, raising the bar for science education at Tierra Bonita. Below you will find the initial thoughts for the project. As the project continues throughout the year we will update the below information so everyone can track our progress. The target is to have the lab up and running by January 2010. In order to do this we need to

·         Raise the funds and define the budget for the project,

·         Transform room 307 into a Science Lab,

·         Provide teacher release days for additional lesson planning,

·         Organize and purchase the necessary supplies.

 

See Science Lab Progress: Science Lab Progress Information

Detailed information on all of these activities can be found below.

Room Setup and Concepts

3-D Room concept videos are being created as the room layout is defined. The videos can be viewed at the links below:

Version 1: Initial concept video - How can you help with the Science Lab
Version 2: Update based on Ashley Falls Tour - Table & Stools
Version 3: Update with table sizes available, BB Boards, extra storage
Version 5: Update with Wall Colors

Project Summaries and write-up

Brett Crawford provided a write-up and presentation to the PTA: TBD

Power-Point presentation based on Brettís write-up and additional cost data was presented at the October TBEF meeting.

Other Information

Current Science Lab Inventory
Ashley Falls Tour Slide Show

Science Supplies Links:
www.treasuresforteachers.org/workshops.html
www.fossweb.com
www.stevespanglerscience.com
Article about Science in Elementary Schools