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Part I. Applicant and Project Information
 
Title of project: Crazy Traits
Project manager: Tawnya Lewis
School: McCall
Curriculum: Science
 
Part II: Grant proposal
 
Summary: Students struggle to understand concepts in the fields of genetics and evolution. Middle schoolers are still very much concrete thinkers and as such really benefit from observing or modeling concepts they are learning. It is difficult to observe genetics and evolution in the classroom. “Crazy Traits” is a kit of high quality manipulatives that allow students to test concepts and observe phenomena related to genetics and evolution. Furthermore, the kit increases student interest and involvement, therefore increasing understanding.
 
Part III: Grant Amount
Supplies: $1,612.00
Equipment: $0.00
Personnel: $0.00
 
Total costs: $1,612.00

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