With the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards across the state of California, there have been a number of instructional shifts that have occurred as a result of the 3-dimensional learning promoted through these standards. Each Next Generation Science Standard has three learning dimensions: a Disciplinary Core Idea, Science

Precision is everything in science. When it comes to quantitative data in any science discipline, there is a limit to how precise a measurement can be. For example, a ruler that does not have mm markings is not capable of measuring the length of an object beyond 0.1cm. However, a

This set of vernier water quality data interface and probes will allow students to collect real world data connecting their 8th grade chemistry standards and Next Generation Science Standards to local service learning opportunities. We are currently working with Truckee River Watershed Council in order to develop a program for

Weekly newspapers covering Social Studies and Science to enhance our literacy and knowledge of given topics. The topics are all what is being taught in the Kindergarten Classrooms.

At each school we continue to have students that are struggling with math and are significantly below grade level and do not have access to appropriate interventions. The TouchMath curriculum is a standards-based, multisensory step- by-step approach that provides students with disabilities as well as other struggling learners the opportunity

This grant if for the purchase of a Tower Garden Growing System for grades K-5 at Donner Trail Elementary. This will support our mulit-age project based learning model through offering a botany club experience to the students. They will work in K-5 mixed groups to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs

The Sagehen Outdoor Education Program is an established, unique environmental education program for fifth grade students in the Tahoe Truckee Unified School District. This year we are hoping to augment and replace some of the supplies that have been worn down over the past 10 years of the program. As

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.