The National Park Service (NPS) Natural Resources Stewardship and Science (NRSS) Directorate, in collaboration with Colorado State University, is launching a project to create STEM curriculum materials for K-12 students. This grant aims to develop educational resources that align with K-12 standards and regional cultures, using NPS data and protocols. The project will engage students in scientific research and monitoring activities in parks, fostering a connection to real-world environmental issues. Teachers and community partners will work together to inspire the next generation of park stewards through hands-on learning experiences.
Opportunity ID: 278690
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P15AS00350 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.945 — Cooperative Research and Training Programs – Resources of the National Park System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 26, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – Notification of Intent to Award. No applications will be accepted. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 06, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | In order to connect with the next generation of park stewards, the National Park Service (NPS) Natural Resources Stewardship and Science (NRSS) Directorate will partner with the CNS Education & Outreach Center (CNSEOC) at Colorado State University to create curriculum-based materials focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. This expands on a previous pilot project that developed pre-, syn-, and post- park visit STEM kits and curriculum materials centered around pressing park water quality and quantity issues at a specific park in Hawai��i. Two cohorts of K-12 teachers received professional development, helped develop and pilot test materials, and are now training new teachers. The goal of this new multi-regional scale project is to create materials about natural resource subjects that best align with K-12 educational standards as well as the needs of the regional culture(s). It will engage students in the scientific research and monitoring being done in the parks and incorporate NPS protocols and data from the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science programs such as Inventory and Monitoring, Night Skies, and Natural Sounds programs. The pre- and post-visit activities developed via this project will be able to be done independently in classrooms or on school grounds and therefore are specifically designed to serve as a public benefit. This project will bring together scientists, park staff, teachers, and community partners to provide K-12 students with learning experiences that inspire them to take action on real-world problems. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JOHN BECHTOLD, 303-969-2492
John_Bechtold@nps.gov Email:John_Bechtold@nps.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 278690 Other Supporting Documents-Notification of Intent to Award 1 -> p15as00349 noi.pdf
Packages
There are no packages on this grant.
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
