Teacher: Melissa Achziger
School: Eaton High School
District: Eaton Weld Re-2
District Website: www.eaton.k12.co.us
School Address: 1661 Collins Street, Eaton, CO 80615
Grade Level: 9-12th
Region: Northeast
Project Title: Build Future Plant Scientists
Category: Vocational & Physical Education
Amount Requested: $2,000

Project Description:
The Eaton High School Horticulture Science class will become future plant scientists through the use of high-tech equipment in their labs. Eaton High School serves around 575 students, with 203 enrolled in the Agricultural Education department, and 27 of those participating in the Horticultural Sciences and Greenhouse Production class. This funding will provide students with hands-on experience using industry-standard technology, which will enhance their understanding of plant science and better prepare them for careers in horticulture, agronomy, and related fields.

Proposal:
This project will allow students to conduct plant science experiments using advanced equipment aligned with the CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) curriculum. Students will gain experience with tools that test soil pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, and other factors that impact plant growth. Through these hands-on experiments, students will deepen their understanding of plant production, anatomy, and physiology, developing skills that will serve them in their future careers.

Budget Breakdown:

The grant will cover the purchase of Vernier sensors and materials for experiments, as outlined below:

• Vernier GDX-CO2 Go Direct CO2 Gas Sensor: $225.00
• Vernier GDX-CON Go Direct Conductivity Sensor: $129.00
• Vernier GDX-ODO Go Direct Dissolved Oxygen Sensor: $369.00
• Vernier GDX-GP Go Direct Gas Pressure Sensor: $99.00
• Vernier GDX-SVISPL Go Direct Spectrovis Plus Spectrophotometer: $459.00
• Vernier GDX-TMP Go Direct Temperature Sensor (2 units): $156.00
• Vernier GDX-FPH Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat pH Sensor (3 units): $402.00
• Vernier VSP-FIBER Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber: $79.00
• Vernier GDX-CRG Go Direct Charge Station: $89.00
• Vernier PH-BUFCAP pH Calibration Buffer Capsules: $34.00
• Vernier PH-SS pH Sensor Storage Solution: $20.00

Total: $1,999.17 (reflecting a 3% discount through the CASE website)

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