The Christa McAuliffe Center
Fellowship Winners
North Carolina
Sally Coleman Besaw
Plaza Road Preschool
Charlotte, NC 28205
The "Wonder Windows" project will introduce young, at-
risk children to science through an integrated
curriculum with "hands-on" science experiences and
children's literature. The project will be developed
through the involvement of parents and faculty with
science literacy education. Science kits will be
designed which will promote concept development.
The design and development of a `Children's Playful
Garden' on the school site is also featured. (1991)
Sadie A. Broome
Woodhill Elementary School
1027 Woodhill Dr.
Gastonia, NC 28052
The "BEH: Programming for Success" project will provide
three project teachers with the opportunity to travel
to visit other BEH classroom settings and to attend
State and national conventions to present their model
program. Special equipment will be purchased for
classroom use and an observation booth and time-out
room will be constructed. (1989)
Cary Lane Cockrell
North Johnson High School
P.O. Box 339
Kenly, NC 27542
"The Sky Is Not The Limit" project focuses on astronomy
and technology. A satellite dish and telescopes will be
purchased to achieve these goals. Teacher training and
parent involvement are also featured. (1992)
Carolyn P. Hammond
Eastern Guilford High
415 Peeden Dr.
Gibsonville, NC 27249
The "Thrust into the '90s with Molecular Genetics" program will
provide workshops for teachers to introduce them to equipment
donated for this project. (1990)
Janet D. Ward
St. Stephens High School
3205 34th St. NE
Hickory, NC 28601
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Presenter 1995 Christa Corrigan McAuliffe Institute
The "Food Science" project studies the chemistry, biology,
biochemistry, microbiology, and nutrition behind the production,
processing and packaging of today's food supply. Student activities
involve hands on experimentation, collaborative teamwork, developing
research projects and exploring the scientific principles at work in
the home kitchen. This program is presently being aired on the North
Carolina Information Highway as an interactive telecommunications
class to three sites. Technology used includes: fiber optic cable,
ATM switches, television cameras, TV monitors, directional microphones,
and audio-visual computer presentations. (1992)
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