Teacher: Heidi Lanning

School: Eaton High School

Website: www.eaton.k12.co.us

Address: 1661 Collins Street, Eaton, CO 80615

Grade Level: 9th - 12th Grade Agriculture

Region: Northeast

Project Title: Build Future Animal Scientists

Category: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

Funding Amount Requested: $2000

Project Description:
The Animal Production class at Eaton High School will use high-tech equipment to enhance students' learning experience, preparing them for careers in animal and plant sciences. This funding will provide students with access to industry-standard equipment, enabling hands-on labs as part of the CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education) Principles of Agricultural Science - Animal program. The course covers topics like animal anatomy, physiology, behavior, nutrition, and more, helping students develop skills in problem-solving, experimentation, and communication that they can apply in real-world scenarios.

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Impact:
This project will enable students to conduct advanced experiments such as testing pH levels, dissolved oxygen, cellular respiration, and light spectrums. The hands-on experience gained through these labs will enhance their understanding of key animal science concepts and provide them with valuable skills for future careers in agriculture and related industries.

Use of Funds:
The funds will be used to purchase Vernier sensors and related materials, as outlined below:

• Vernier GDX-CO2 Go Direct CO2 gas sensor: $225
• Vernier GDX-CON Go Direct Conductivity Sensor: $129
• Vernier GDX-ODO Go Direct Dissolved Oxygen Sensor: $369
• Vernier GDX-GP Go Direct Gas Pressure Sensor: $99
• Vernier GDX-SVISPL Go Direct Spectrovis Plus Spectrophotometer: $459
• Vernier GDX-TMP Go Direct Temperature Sensor (2): $156
• Vernier GDX-FPH Go Direct Tris-Compatible Flat PH Sensor (3): $402
• Vernier VSP-FIBER Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber: $79
• Vernier GDX-CRG Go Direct Charge Station: $89
• Vernier PH-BUFCAP pH Calibration Buffer Capsules: $34
• Vernier PH-SS pH Sensor Storage Solution: $20

Total: $1,999.17