Increasing the number of electronic balances at NTHS would allow science teachers to integrate them into lessons and labs more frequently. Now the science department has 5 balances and we share them as best we can, however with such a small number we often run into conflict if more than

The use of the Sympodium now called the Podium would enhance both student learning and teacher lectures. The Podium will be at the front of the class and I will present my class lectures there, being able to see the students while I am writing information down for them to

To match a state of the art tech lab remodel with state of the art technology. Engineering students use this technology to design and build most of their projects and need the computing power and reliability of a high end computer. Math students would consistantly have access to Khan Academy

To improve student retention of all the names they must memorize

The primary goal of this grant request is to provide 22 second grade students access to the IXl mathematics program to reinforce mathematics concepts taught in the classroom and provide extra math practice for students. Objective 1) At least 80% of students will utilize the IXL online program during the

The objective of the Core Connections Course 3 is to prepare students for Algebra, and the rigor of the Common Core State Standards before testing begins in 2015. The course uses a problem-based approach and is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding. Lessons are structured for students

To give students the opportunity to study the native species found in the Tahoe Truckee area as part of two courses: River Ecology and Biology.

The objective of the Making Connections: Foundations for Algebra courses is to prepare students for the rigor of the Common Core State Standards before testing begins in 2014. The courses use a problem-based approach and are structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding. Lessons are structured for students

The main objective of this program is to incorporate Common Core State Standards into our classrooms. The practices advocated by the Standards are integrated as a core foundation through the CPM curriculum. Algebra Connections delivers rigorous algebraic content using a problem-based approach. A major focus of the course is to

The Home Study grant will provide an activity and description of the activity for each essential math standard. It will promote Spanish language acquisition for English-speakers and will strengthen the primary language vocabulary of Spanish-speakers. Parents will be more connected and aware of the rigor of each essential standard. Students