Red Team Grant Proposal

Erin Morris, Corey Headley, Chris Castle, Beth Carter, Sarah Johnson, Katrina

Shipley

School: Prescott Walker High School Science Department

Chemistry Biology Ecology Physical ScienceLower socioeconomic school

School Information

Goal 1: Incorporate technology into the

classroom to help prepare students for real life situations.

Goal 2: Help students think critically as individuals and in a group environment.

Goal 3: Aid in teachers’ development of technological use.

Goals for Technology

Goal 1: Real world experience will help with

career and college preparation. Goal 2: Assists in improving critical thinking

skills. Goal 3: Teachers learn to effectively use

technology to cater to the direct needs of the students.

Why is it Important?

Real world application Development of critical thinking skills Teacher learning session

Well-prepared teacher = confident and successful student

Meeting Student Needs

Hardware

Netbooks Projection System Document Camera or Elmo

Software Google docs. (spreadsheets) PowerPoint, Animoto (free online program),

Prezi

Hardware and Software Needed

49%

2%10%

10%

25%

5%Number of Units

NetbooksNetbook CartDocument CameraProjectorNetbook MouseTraining (in days)

Distribution of Money Spent