4th grade teaches a Renewable Resource Unit aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. In this unit students focus on solar and wind energy. The students build solar powered cars and fans and work with the orientation aspect of the solar panels for maximum output. The students also build windmills, focusing

This grant seeks funding to purchase a class set spectrometers for use in chemistry, AP chemistry, biology and, AP biology courses. These spectrometers allow the accurate, real-time calculation of absorbance and transmittance from lab samples. They also include analysis software allowing for the calculation of relevant parameters and graphing in

Since Tahoe Lake is a science centered school, we would like to purchase building sets that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for our youngest learners.

To purchase equipment for life science courses so that there are microscopes for the study of microorganisms. Currently the microscopes being used are over 30 years old and result in large lab groups.

Truckee Elementary 4th grade is requesting book sets to support science reading. The books are aligned with theNext Generation Science Standards (NGSS). We would like to purchase 6 sets of books that are recommended by the STEMscopes program to provide background knowledge and resources for research and investigations.

We are requesting the Education Packages of Rubik's Cubes. The packages contain Cubes for all students, the sequential lessons for solving, and extensions in STEM and art. From the "You can do the Cube" website: "Since its creation in 1974, the Rubik's Cube has continued to fascinate, bewilder and challenge

Students will further their understanding of their impact with the Trout in the Classroom service project. The Lahonton Cutthroat Trout are native to the area but overfishing led to their demise. Students are raising the fish and releasing them into the local waterways in hopes they will return and thrive

The objective of teaching and using calculators in the classroom is to build conceptual understanding, and develop a depth of knowledge while providing careful focused instruction to all students in the critical areas of focus: Understanding of the base-ten system and Understanding of addition to develop fluency with addition and

The worm composting bin will allow students to actively participate in composting food scraps and witnessing first hand the cycle of decomposition. Students will be able to investigte worms through science labs and hands on observations and activities with the worms. Finally, students will see the benefits first hand as

The objective of the grant is to provide additional, high quality materials to enhance the current Tahoe Lake science program. The use of these items will promote wonder and inquiry while providing hands-on experiences to our scholars. Integration into the language arts program will be accomplished with journal writing and