Description

Our goal is to create a small science technology center with virtual labs that support classroom learning. It will be an open learning facility to provide tutoring services to middle/ high school science students beyond the traditional classroom. The primary areas will be three virtual labs and two small traditional labs equipped with data collection devices and science kits and glassware. The devices will include traditional computers, handheld devices, and any required software and peripherals. The technology will be used to simulate labs as well as give students the opportunity to experience concepts that require a more hands on approach to understand and learn. The technology will have capabilities to collect, record, and store data for middle/ high school science class. The technology will allow students to collaborate and share data gathered during lab activities as well as take notes. Information gathered will be able to be transferrable to make printed copies for portfolios and lab journals. Labs will be designated for life sciences and physical sciences. Life sciences include branches of biology and anatomy and physiology whereas physical sciences include chemistry, physical science, and physics. The secondary areas will include one to two small areas for traditional instruction/ meetings, a small computer lab, an office for the director and a reception area to receive prospective students and their parents. The computers in the computer labs will have computer based and access to web based software to allow students not requiring the lab facilities, to use practice probes, games and tutorial related to their subject.
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To operate the facility there will need to be a staff that includes at least three instructors highly qualified by the standards of the NCLB Act. Each teacher would be responsible for maintaining a functional, clean, and safe environment.