Toyota TAPESTRY Grant Program
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Toyota TAPESTRY recognizes outstanding educators who are making a difference by demonstrating excellence and creativity in science teaching. Since 1991 the program has awarded more than $7.5 million to 908 teams of teachers for innovative science classroom projects. Thanks to these teachers’ tireless efforts to improve their skills and increase their effectiveness, students nationwide are gaining a better understanding of science principles and methodologies. Toyota and NSTA sincerely hope these grants continue to inspire teachers and serve as a catalyst for lifetime science learning. The deadline for the completion of the online application is 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, Monday, January 28, 2008.[1]
Who’s Eligible?
The project director should begin the online proposal. This is the person who will be in charge of the project and implement it during the 2008-09 school year. The project director must be a middle or high school science teacher who teaches a minimum of two science classes per day or an elementary teacher who teaches some science in the classroom. All applicants must have a minimum of at least three years science teaching experience in a K-12 school not including the current school year. Staff people (up to four allowed) may also work on the proposal. Applicants may submit only one proposal per year as Project Director. Please be aware that Toyota TAPESTRY awards are conditional upon the awardee (project director) being employed at the same school for the duration of the proposed project.[1]
Could this grant fund Botball® or your classroom’s unique activities?
YES! Toyota TAPESTRY grants will be awarded in three categories:
- Environmental Science Education
- Physical Science Applications
- Literacy and Science Education
Projects are funded in the Environmental Science Education category that emphasize the efficient use of natural resources and protection of the environment. Students participating in these projects should gain an increased awareness of the terrestrial, aquatic, and/or atmospheric environment and an understanding of their own interdependence with the natural world.[1]
Projects are funded in the Physical Science Applications category that relate the laws, principles, and concepts of science (physics and chemistry) to phenomena and events relevant to students’ lives, and should involve students’ own experiences and interests.[1]
This category focuses on inquiry-based science projects that incorporate effective strategies and techniques of teacher practice for the development of language arts and reading literacy. Exemplary projects include the application of the National Science Education Standards, the use of expository and informative text, academic language development, and oral and written communication skills. These projects, which can be in any science content area, must make strong connections between teaching science and research-based literacy strategies, provide evidence of hands-on/minds-on investigations and ongoing assessment opportunities.[1]
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[1] http://ecommerce2.nsta.org/toyota/