Third Grade Science Colloquia
October 9, 1996 by James Krouse
Eight third grade teachers from Canterbury, Coventry, Boulevard, Noble and Roxboro schools increased their knowledge of the new science curriculum by participating in seminars they designed on molecules and electricity. They translated that knowledge into classroom activities.
| Year: | 1996 – 1997 |
| Subject: | Professional Development |
| Amount: | $600 |
| Project Manager: | Terrence Rounds |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |
Wholesale 104
October 9, 1996 by James Krouse
Severe Behavior Handicapped students organized a wholesale business to supply services to their school. The business created a real life learning opportunity for building math, business and work skills. Team members: Basha Bhatia, project manager; Joan Organ, counselor; Lin Hollins, Charlinda Jones, Karen Payton, Special Ed. Associates; Odessa Johnson, Principal.
| Year: | 1996 – 1997 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $500 |
| Project Manager: | Basha Bhatia |
| School: | Bellefaire School |
Math Links
October 9, 1996 by James Krouse
High school tutors worked with a targeted group of third and fourth graders in an after school math class led by a fourth grade teacher and a high school math teacher. Strong relationships and carefully planned math activities increased student understanding of math. Project managers: Ari Klein and Beth Rae.
| Year: | 1996 – 1997 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $1,500 |
| Project Manager: | Ari Klein & Beth Rae |
| School: | Coventry Elementary School |
Canterbury Students Measure Up
October 9, 1996 by James Krouse
Students in each grade took home age appropriate homework designed to increase student skills, accuracy and understanding of measurement, a key strand in the math curriculum. Team members: Lisa Caputo, project manager; Donah Shive, Cynthia Oviatt, Lynn Slater, Sharon Post, Sherry Balbier, Janice Wear, Terisa Ware, and Carolyn Chesebrough, teachers.
| Year: | 1996 – 1997 |
| Subject: | Math |
| Amount: | $550 |
| Project Manager: | Lisa Caputo |
| School: | Canterbury Elementary School |