We don't mind tooting our own horn!
We have AMAZING stories to tell about Innovative Teacher Grants in College Station ISD
The College Station ISD Education Foundation is pleased to provide opportunities annually for our teachers to apply for innovative teaching grants. The mission of these grants is to bring innovation and excitement into our classrooms.
All about the “pBuzz”!
Over 1,000 students at Greens Prairie, Rock Prairie, College Hills and Creek View Elementary Schools learned early music skills with pBuzz pre-bass instruments. Click the image to listen to their version of “Mary Had A Little Lamb. We appreciate the support of the Grainger Foundation that helped make this possible!
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“It blew the doors open for kids wanting to learn about robotics!” said Ms. Garner at AMCMS. The Lego Mindstorm project funded by the Education Foundation helped grow 13 First Lego League teams and a Bot Club – and more students want to join! Boys and girls collaborate to build a robot and develop programming code, as they learn technology, engineering, math and computer science. With the help of local donors, teams and clubs will be expanded to College Station and Wellborn Middle Schools. Thanks to CHI St. Joseph Health for sponsoring this project!
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LASER CUTTING COMBO“An unexpected outcome was that students that don’t often interact with each other, are finding common ground,” shared Candis Oberdorf (art teacher) and Jill Conlin (technology teacher). Students from both CSHS classes are working together to incorporate fine art and technology as they engineer elements to create a piece of art that includes simple machines. Students worked hands-on in laser cutting exploring artistry, STEM and career skills. Thank you Culpepper Realty for sponsoring this grant!
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CHECKMATE!
Students at Rock Prairie Elementary learn how to play chess on a giant chess set, funded in part by J. Cody’s Steak & BBQ. Chess teaches logic, discipline and attention to detail – and it’s fun! The Chess Club is expanding next year for 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders!
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VIRTUAL REALITY LEARNING
“I toured the International Space Station!” shouted Jake, the unusually excited 6th grader. Jake is one of 400 students at Oakwood Intermediate that has explored space, visited zoos, and visited the inside of a cell, through Virtual Reality Goggles. The Google VR Goggles were provided through a grant from the Foundation. The project allows students to go on virtual expeditions around the world and across the universe. Teachers tell us that it engages students in the real world of science. Jake says, “I can’t wait to see where we go next!” Support from Phillip and Donna Garrett, as well as Elms Orthodontics, is out of this world!
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LEARNING WITH TECHNOLOGYThis is learning in the 21st century! The Osmo technology system connects the physical and digital worlds by incorporating physical game pieces with iPads. The initiative promotes collaboration between students and fosters creative thinking. Grant funds for “Project Osmodrome” provided College Hill Elementary students with Osmo Kits to enhance learning across all subjects, impacting 700 students and 50 teachers. Thanks to HEB for empowering innovative classroom projects!
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PICTURE THIS!The newest high school in CSISD has the equipment it needs to support a Yearbook staff! The Yearbook club for College View was awarded a grant to purchase a camera and photography gear. Students are not only learning photography, but also publishing, preparedness, perspective and passion! Thanks to CC Creations that sponsored this grant for future leaders.
