Teacher(s): Megan Paulson, Kimra Kirksey, Shelly Wevley
School(s): Garfield, Miltona, Carlos Elementary Schools
Students Impacted: 350 – Kindergarten through 5th grade
Amount Funded: $6,500
This grant will fund the purchase of portable carts complete with hands-on activities materials to provide students with opportunities to unleash their passions and creativity weekly during genius hour. Students can choose from many activities such as: bee bots – programmable bee robots, knitting kits, Legos, videography equipment, K’nex, etc. Maker Spaces encourage blending core curriculum skills with 21st century skills in an authentic way and helps students see connections across academic subjects.