GALWAY–HP Academy is sponsoring a grant for schools called “We Are Teachers.” The winning school receives a Flip video camera and a tablet computer to assist in various projects. 661 teachers from all over the country, at every level, are applying for the grant. The school with the most votes wins.  Why not help Galway and Mr. Marc’s Sustainable Farm Project and vote today?! Click the link below!

http://www.weareteachers.com/ideas/partnerask/teachingidea?app=21338&grantId=83

Here is more information on Galway’s grant request…

Rural Sustainable Farm Project

Description

In our small, rural school district in upstate NY, we are creating a sustainable farm for the school and the community. Students and staff, grades K-12, will have the opportunity to work in greenhouses on the property to grow food that may be used by the school or sold in the community. Through their work on the project students will be able to have real world experiences and enrich their learning. This innovative, cross-curricular idea will challenge students and help them thrive.

Education Level(s)

Pre-K/Kindergarten, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, Special Education

Subject(s)

Achievement & RTI, Arts & Music, Curriculum & Instruction, Early Learning, Health, Wellness & Physical Education, Library & Media, Math & Science, Professional Development, Reading & Literacy, Specialized Instruction, Student Engagement & Development, Technology & Innovation

Learning Objectives

Through the farm, they will be able to learn various subjects at a deeper level. Science, math and health are topics that will clearly be covered, but in addition, students can learn how to market the items they grow, use technology to track the experiments and growth of plants in the greenhouses. They will write news stories and profiles of other students and their position in this community of learners. Children will have the unique opportunity to see their project grow and sustain itself.

Materials

We will use the Flip camera to record students as they work in the greenhouses on various projects. This will document the learning process and help teachers and students map the future of the project and where we would like to grow. We will use the tablet in this setting to record data of various projects and the grades of the students that are involved. We plan to keep the school and local community informed of the success of our work, every step of the way.

Other Information

We have already written and received a grant from a local group (the Dockstader Trust). This grant enabled us to purchase the 5 greenhouses that will get this project off the ground. Teachers of many grade levels and disciplines are involved, and we are looking to the project as an exciting and unique opportunity for our students. We are a small, rural district, and as such we have a K-12 building an excellent staff who is always looking to expand the curriculum and offerings for our students. Your grant will help us!

Please cast your vote today!