Minnesota Independent School Forum MISF

STEM Grant Application

2016-2017

Cover Sheet for a STEM Starter Grant

Please complete this form electronically. The spaces provided will expand as you type.

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
MISF Member School Name:
School Address:
School City, ST ZIP:
School Phone:
School Head Name:
School Head E-mail:
School Head Signature: *
Proposed Project INFORMATION
Project Title:
Grade Level(s):
Total Amount Requested: / $
Teacher INFORMATION
Teacher Name
Grades(s) / Course(s) Taught
Your role in this project
E-mail / Phone
Teacher Name
Grades(s) / Course(s) Taught
Your role in this project
E-mail / Phone
Teacher Name
Grades(s) / Course(s) Taught
Your role in this project
E-mail / Phone
Teacher Name
Grades(s) / Course(s) Taught
Your role in this project
E-mail / Phone

* The School Head Signature may be done by inserting a scanned signature image or you may print a copy of the cover sheet, have it signed and fax it to MISF at: 651.297.6718. Even if you fax the cover with signature, you must also email the electronic copy of the cover sheet with your application.

Application Form for a STEM Starter Grant

Please complete this form electronically. The spaces provided will expand as you type. Also, please note the maximum word limits. If you go over the limit, the reviewers will consider only the first words up to the limit on each section.

Project Description

Please provide an overview of your proposed project in 2-3 paragraphs that gives a general picture of what the students will be doing and learning. [200 words maximum]

Application Questions

Please answer the following questions relating to the STEM Starter Grant Review Criteria and Scoring Rubric.

Relevant Academic Standards – 10 points

1. What academic standards are incorporated in the learning experience you’re planning to develop with this grant? Please give examples. [300 words maximum]

Plan for Implementation & Curriculum Integration – 10 points

2. What STEM curriculum and/or educational materials do you plan to acquire? [50 words maximum]

3. How did you decide that this is the right approach for your school? [100 words maximum]

a. Who participated in the research and evaluation of curricula and/or materials?

b. What features of the curricula and/or materials best meet the needs of your students?

4. How will you integrate the new curriculum and/or materials into your existing curriculum? [100 words maximum]

5. How will you ensure that more than one teacher will be equipped to use the new curriculum and/or educational materials? [100 words maximum]

Student Assessment – 5 points

6. What assessment tools are available with the curricula and/or materials you chose? If none, how will you assess the students’ learning? How will you use the information gathered through assessment of students’ learning to impact your practice? [200 words maximum]

Project Budget for a STEM Starter Grant

Please complete this form electronically. The spaces provided will expand as you type.

Provide a detailed list of how funds will be used — for example, curriculum materials, professional development resources, teacher stipends, etc. — and the amount for each.

Please review the guidelines on page 6 of the MISF STEM Grant Guidelines regarding how funds may and may not be used.

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Total Budget [Maximum allowed is $1,500] / $