The idea for the beekeeping project was sparked by students and teachers who wanted to bring in bees and beekeeping for their entomology lessons. With a NEEF grant for only $1,566.41, beekeeping is now part of the entomology lessons, which go from studying the biology...
Outdoor “Play is the highest form of Research” (Albert Einstein) The Outdoor Classroom NEEF grant, implemented at Northwood Elementary, has become a popular spot for K-5 students to learn and have fun. Quite a few students live in apartments and don’t have easy...
Blossoming Minds: Cultivating Growth and Knowledge in Nimitz Middle School’s Outdoor Learning Garden Nimitz Middle School’s Outdoor Learning Center and Sensory and Native Grass Garden is flourishing, thanks to its students and teachers’ hard work and...
Lynn Rice has transformed her ALE class into a thriving garden oasis with the help of an $1,100 NEEF grant. The garden is complete with raised plant beds, an outdoor table and chairs, as well as a storage shed stocked with all of the necessary equipment to garden...
Madison High School’s film class has skyrocketed its production quality thanks to a generous NEEF grant of $7,796. With the funds, teacher Brandon Moore purchased two Black Magic cameras, upgraded their audio equipment, and improved their previous equipment....
Heather Carroll went above and beyond with the STEAM program she designed for her K-5 students. Not only did she incorporate the typical STEAM materials, but she also introduced audio and video equipment to enhance the presentation of the projects. The outcome was...
