Grants Program

Request for Proposals -- September 12, 2007 Application Deadline

The Penn STI Grants program requests current participants (MCEP or MISEP) or MCEP Graduates to apply for up to $1,000 to purchase equipment, materials or supplies to initiate a new curriculum or innovative lessons in their classrooms. 

For Years 2006 - 2009, the grants program has $20,000 and will fund up to 20 grants of up to $1000 each. The information sheet can be viewed and downloaded here. The application form is available for viewing and downloading here.

Examples of the ten 2005 funded projects are:

• A digital video projector to presentcomputer simulations and animations designed to help high school students of all levels of ability understand abstract chemical concepts.

• A telescope to be used in conjunction with a district's annual 4-night camping trip for 6th graders in the Pine Barrens.

• Probe-ware, specifically pH sensors, to be used in experiments recommended for AP Exam preparation and in professional development for other district high school science teachers.

• Digital projector, screen and cart to be used to show animation programs in a one-computer high school chemistry classroom.

• Science materials (e.g., acids and bases kit, ionic interaction kit, polymer lab) designed to improve high school students' ability to develop scientific skills.

• Probe-ware allowing middle school students to investigate Newton's laws of motion through the integration of science, math and technology.

Grant recipients make a presentation on the implementation and evaluation of their classroom project in July. 

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