Toshiba America Foundation

Grants Program for K-6 Science & Math Education

Helping Improve Science and Mathematics Education One Classroom at a Time

ELIGIBILITY
Teacher/School Eligibility
Any K-6 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible. Grants will be awarded to the teacher’s
school and will be restricted for use by the teacher in his/her classroom. Not more than one application per teacher is
allowed.

Project Eligibility
• Projects must advance the teacher’s science and math teaching units in grades K-6.
• Projects must occur during the school day. Before-school, after –school or take home projects are not eligible.
• Projects must be completed by May 1st so that a project final report can be submitted by May 15th.
• Projects should take place over at least three class sessions.
• Projects should not be based solely on the purchase of a pre-packaged kit.

Budget Eligibility
Funds may be requested for the purchase of project materials for student use only. Computer hardware, audio-visual
equipment, and field trip expenses may not be included in the budget.

CRITERIA
The following criteria will be significant in determining successful proposals:

Clarity. Does this project description make sense? The proposal must be written so the reader has a clear
understanding of the project activities, goals, material needs and evaluation components.

Completeness. The application must adhere to the guidelines and provide all of the requested information.

Timeline. Can the project be completed in the time allotted? In order to achieve its objectives within the suggested
implementation dates, the project description must be reasonable in scope.

Evaluation. The proposed project must demonstrate an evaluation component that will present clear educational
outcomes to be discussed in the final project report.

Cost Effectiveness. Are the project materials excessive in cost or number requested? The project cost should appear
reasonable and appropriate for the activities and outcomes described.

Creativity. To what extent is this an innovative approach? The proposed project must demonstrate an effort to
engage young people in hands-on learning in ways that enhance the current curriculum.

Impact. The project should be challenging and should actively engage students in a positive learning experience.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
All applicants are encouraged to review national mathematics and science standards when designing a project. For
more information visit the following web sites: www.nctm.org (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and
www.nsta.org (National Science Teachers Association).

DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by October 1. When October 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be
due on the first business day of the month.
NEED HELP?
Please call Toshiba America Foundation at (212) 596-0620 or email foundation@tai.toshiba.com for answers to
questions about your proposal.

APPLICATION FORM
Please type your application on this page or reproduce application of equal length on your computer. Please prepare
proposals in a minimum of 10-point font.

Teacher (Title, First Name, Last Name) Teacher E-mail Address

Mr. Kevin Plummer Kjp8672@UNCW.edu
School Name
Carolina Elementary
School Mailing Address City State Zip Code
601 South College Road Wilmington NC 28403
School Phone # School Fax #
910-962-3000 910-962-3001
School Principal (Title, First Name, Last Name) Principal’s Phone#
Dr. James 910-962-3003
Project Title
Classification of Bugs and Insects
Project Grade(s) No. of Children Project Start Date (no Project End Date (no later
Involved earlier than 12/1) than)
4 20 1/10/2010 3/1/2010

Please describe the following in as much detail as possible within the space provided:

• Student Learning Objectives

Students will learn the characteristics and traits of a variety of insects and bugs. They will be able to
identify common and differing traits that place insects in different categories. They will examine digital
photos of insects taken around the school grounds and print the pictures to be organized into categories.
They will also participate in a Power Point presentation, providing details about their observations to other
students. They will be able to demonstrate basic knowledge of insect categories, be able to use basic
technologies such as digital cameras and computers, and be able to integrate their observations into
visual displays and oral presentations.

• Methods of Instruction (What do you intend to do in your classroom with your students?)

Students will walk around the school grounds locating insects and bugs. They will take digital photos of
the insects and later print the photos to be organized into categories. They will examine the photos on
computers in the computer lab and list all the visual characteristics of the insects. The students will then
discuss their observations in small groups before presenting their findings to the entire class. Digital
photos will be integrated into a slide show that will be presented in the form of a Power Point presentation
to other science classes within the school.

• Project Timeline (What activities happen and when?)

The project will begin January 10th. The students will take digital photos over the time span of 20 days,
allowing them to collect a wide range of specimens. The students will then view their photos and make
their observations over the next 10 days. The next 10 days will be dedicated to printing the photos and
organizing them into categories to be presented in a visual display in the classroom. The teacher will
prepare the slideshow for the students to use when presenting their findings to other science class in the
school. The entire project will conclude February 27th.

• Method of Evaluation

The method of evaluation will be the observation of participation and completion of the project by each
student. They will also be graded on accuracy of placing insects into proper categories. The grading
method will be on a scale out of 100. Evaluation of their presentation to other science classes will be
pass/fail. Participation will be the only requirement for passing the presentation portion of the project.

BUDGET
List items to be purchased and costs. Combine like items so that there are no more than six categories.

1. Kodak Easyshare Digital Camera model M340 $89.99 x 10

2. SanDisk 2G SD Flash Memory Card $19.99 x 10
3. HP Q7854A Advanced Photo Paper, Glossy (100 sheets, 8.5 x 11-inch)
$29.88 x 3

4.
5.
6.
Total Request (may not exceed $1,000) $1189.44

Please summarize your project idea and explain how the materials listed in the budget above will be used.

Students will be taking digital photos of insects around the school grounds with the Kodak cameras. The
pictures will be saved on the SD cards, and then transferred to the computers in the school’s computer
lab. After careful examination of the insects on the computer, they will print off the pictures using the HP
photo paper to be grouped in an organized collage. This project has duel objectives. First, students will
learn how to classify insects by physical characteristics. Second, they will have hands on experience with
modern photography technologies. It will be a great project to integrate the use of technology with
traditional teaching practices.

CERTIFICATIONS
“I certify that the proposed project is in addition to what I usually do to teach science or math to my students.”
Signature of Applicant (teacher) KEVIN PLUMMER Date 2/11/2010

“I certify that the applying teacher is employed by my school, that I am aware of his/her project and that I will
provide the support necessary to allow the project to take place in a timely fashion.”

Signature of School Principal DR.JAMES Date 2/11/2010

Please check one below:

_X__ I teach at a public school; or

_____ I teach at an eligible private (non-profit) school. Private school teachers must attach a IRS 501(c )(3) tax
exemption letter or qualifying state tax exemption notice to the application. Applications without this
documentation cannot be accepted.

MAILING ADDRESS
Please mail application and required documentation to:

Grants Program for K-6 Science and Math Education

Toshiba America Foundation
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10020

Attachments or other supporting materials cannot be accepted. Applications sent by fax or

E-mail will not be accepted.

Toshiba America Foundation is a non-profit grant making organization that has been supporting improvements in
science and math education through its grants program since 1990. The Foundation was created by Toshiba Corporation,
Toshiba America, Inc. and the Toshiba America operating companies. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in the
development of high technology products.

Toshiba America Foundation

Grants Program for K-6 Science & Math Education
Helping Improve Science and Mathematics Education One Classroom at a Time

• Grants of up to $1,000 each will be made to encourage hands-on teaching of science and mathematics.

• Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the Foundation no later than October 1st.

• Project Timeline: Projects must occur between December 1st and May 1st of the current school year.

According to the NETS-T standards, the project described above with fulfill several key objects.
The project is intended to incorporate technology into traditional learning lessons to enhance the
learning experience. The project is intended to facilitate and improve learning through the use of
technology. Not only will students complete the basic learning objectives of the lesson, the
integration of technology will introduce them to new and useful technologies intended to
improve and enhance the learning process.

The NETS-T states that teachers shall use technology to promote, support, and model creative
and innovative thinking and inventiveness. The use of digital cameras will provide a new and
creative way to capture and analyze visual observations made by students for further
investigation in a classroom setting. It will promote creativity in further learning objectives and
give students an insight on alternative ways of investigation.

Another objective of NETS-T is to customize and personalize learning activities to address

students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and
resources. The project will satisfy this objective by providing a platform for visual learners and
encourage students with little technological experience to become comfortable with widely
available technologies. It also provides students with an alternative way to learn other than
traditional lecture techniques.

Finally, the NETS-T states that the use of technology shall be used to develop technology-
enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and
become active participants in setting their own educational goals, as-well-as managing their own
learning. The project will satisfy this objective by allowing the student to collect data, use
technology, and facilitate their own curiosities about the subject at hand. They will become the
primary source for collecting and presenting their observations. The student becomes an
investigator, teacher, and learner within the same lesson. The technology will be used to enhance
and spark their interest and curiosity in the subject.