Science Classroom Technology Grants

Technology can help improve science education.

In a world where technology is ever-changing, it is difficult to teach a science class without the latest equipment and computer programs. Many companies and associations offer grants to help teachers bring technology into the classrooms and provide their students with more current, innovative lessons and activities.

National Weather Association

The National Weather Association has created the Sol Hirsch Education Fund to offer grants to teachers who wish to improve the education of their students in the area of meteorology. Grants are awarded in the amount of $750 and can be used to purchase materials and equipment, bring in outside programs or provide teacher training related to meteorology. Approximately seven grants are awarded each year, and applications can be completed on-line. Applications are judged based on the school's need and the creativity of the grant proposal.

For more information contact:

National Weather Association

228 West Millbrook Road

Raleigh, North Carolina 27609

919-845-7121

nwas.org/grants

Intel Schools of Distinction

Schools with strong math and science programs can apply to be considered an Intel School of Distinction. Each year, eighteen schools will be selected to win $5,000 for showing innovation in their math and science programs. From those eighteen, six schools will receive $10,000, and one will receive $25,000. Winning schools also receive products from the program's technology sponsors, including Dell, Smart Technologies, Scantron, and Brainwave, which can be used to enhance the technology available in science classrooms. To apply, schools must fill out an on-line demonstration, which demonstrates strong student performance in the area of science or math and innovative lesson plans.

For more information, write to:

Intel Corporate Responsibility

2200 Mission College Boulevard

Santa Clara, California 95054

408-765-8080

intel.com/intel/corpreponsibility

Digital Wish

Science teachers can join Digital Wish for a chance to win software and equipment to bring technology into their science classrooms. Teachers submit a technology-based lesson plan and become eligible to receive over fifty technology-based grants. Items available through the grant program change regularly, but include mini video cameras, digital cameras, document cameras and a variety of software programs. Grants are awarded on the 15th of every month.

More information can be obtained by contacting:

Digital Wish

P.O. Box 1072

Manchester Center, Vermont 05225

866-344-7758

digitalwish.com

Samsung Grant

Every year, Samsung offers a grant to provide document cameras to science classrooms across the United States. These cameras allow teachers to share artifacts with students, capture high resolution video and display smaller texts for the whole class to see. To apply for a grant, teachers must fill out a simple on-line form that requires a short response explaining the benefit of technology in the classroom.

Additional information can be received through Samsung's on-line contact form or by calling 877-213-1222.

References

• National Weather Association: Sol Hirsch Education Fund
• Intel Schools of Distinction
• Digital Wish
• Samsung Grants