Toshiba America Foundation

Grants Program for K-6 Science & Math Education

Helping Improve Science and Mathematics Education One Classroom at a Time

ELIGIBILITY
Teacher/School Eligibility
Any K-6 teacher in a public or private (not-for-profit) school is eligible. Grants will be awarded to the teacher’s
school and will be restricted for use by the teacher in his/her classroom. Not more than one application per teacher is
allowed.

Project Eligibility
• Projects must advance the teacher’s science and math teaching units in grades K-6.
• Projects must occur during the school day. Before-school, after –school or take home projects are not eligible.
• Projects must be completed by May 1st so that a project final report can be submitted by May 15th.
• Projects should take place over at least three class sessions.
• Projects should not be based solely on the purchase of a pre-packaged kit.

Budget Eligibility
Funds may be requested for the purchase of project materials for student use only. Computer hardware, audio-visual
equipment, and field trip expenses may not be included in the budget.

CRITERIA
The following criteria will be significant in determining successful proposals:

Clarity. Does this project description make sense? The proposal must be written so the reader has a clear
understanding of the project activities, goals, material needs and evaluation components.

Completeness. The application must adhere to the guidelines and provide all of the requested information.

Timeline. Can the project be completed in the time allotted? In order to achieve its objectives within the suggested
implementation dates, the project description must be reasonable in scope.

Evaluation. The proposed project must demonstrate an evaluation component that will present clear educational
outcomes to be discussed in the final project report.

Cost Effectiveness. Are the project materials excessive in cost or number requested? The project cost should appear
reasonable and appropriate for the activities and outcomes described.

Creativity. To what extent is this an innovative approach? The proposed project must demonstrate an effort to
engage young people in hands-on learning in ways that enhance the current curriculum.

Impact. The project should be challenging and should actively engage students in a positive learning experience.

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
All applicants are encouraged to review national mathematics and science standards when designing a project. For
more information visit the following web sites: www.nctm.org (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) and
www.nsta.org (National Science Teachers Association).

DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by October 1. When October 1st falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be
due on the first business day of the month.
NEED HELP?
Please call Toshiba America Foundation at (212) 596-0620 or email foundation@tai.toshiba.com for answers to
questions about your proposal.

APPLICATION FORM
Please type your application on this page or reproduce application of equal length on your computer. Please prepare
proposals in a minimum of 10-point font.

Teacher (Title, First Name, Last Name) Teacher E-mail Address

Ms. Crystal N Raynor Cnr7005@uncw.edu
School Name
Benson Elementary School
School Mailing Address City State Zip Code
314 S. Lee Street Benson NC 27504
School Phone # School Fax #
919 894 4160 919-894 7133
School Principal (Title, First Name, Last Name) Principal’s Phone#
Mrs. Betty Bennett 919-894-4233
Project Title
Enter the Project Title
Project Grade(s) No. of Children Involved Project Start Date (no Project End Date (no later than)
earlier than 12/1)
6th grade Entire Grade=120 Jan. 10th 2009 May 10th 2009

Please describe the following in as much detail as possible within the space provided:

• Student Learning Objectives

Using a brainstorming activity make charts and webs of ideas and sequences of stories, and literature
discussed in class.

• Methods of Instruction (What do you intend to do in your classroom with your students?)

Use computers, and (or) notebooks and a chart software to help students learn to plot and create web
flow charts of stories, both fiction and non-fiction. Students will also use these flow charts to create their
own stories, and help them write papers, or short stories. This enables creativity and teaches the students
to be prepared and have planning skills.
• Project Timeline (What activities happen and when?)

First students will learn about the project and the upcoming technologies that will be brought in the
classroom. I will teach them how to use the software and the proper way of plotting. I will demonstrate the
flow charts through an example in a combination of two classes. After reading the first short story students
will create their first flow chart of the plot, create another flow chart of main ideas, create a flow chart of
characters, and finally a flow chart of their likes and dislikes about the story. After “all” students have
mastered the short story flow charts we will then move on to a short novel. After having class readings
and homework readings students will come to class and use the technology to create many flow charts
based on the novel. Once students have completed the novel assignment, they will then create flow
charts of their own short story. They will finally write the short story and have a group of classmates
analyze the story and create their flow charts based on the readings.

• Method of Evaluation

I will evaluate students as they are reading, taking notes, and finally making their flow charts on the
computer software. As long as the students understand how to use the technology, how to make flow
charts, plan and organize ideas, my main goal has been accomplished. My second goal for the
students is be able to create the flow chart in an organized fashion before writing a paper. I will grade
students on their pre-paper flow charts and on their actual paper as well. Students will then be
graded how they create flow charts of other student’s short stories. There is a combination of
technology, organization, planning, writing, geometry, and reading contributed to this project! In the
standard course of study for an eighth grade classroom, the purpose is to have students create
written language through media/technology and creativity. I believe that my project meets the
NCSCOS in both of these ways. Not only does it meet the English and media/technology standard
course of study requirements but I within the flow chart making students will gain a better
understanding of geometry, shapes, and what works best in certain areas.

BUDGET
List items to be purchased and costs. Combine like items so that there are no more than six categories.

1. Smart Draw (Flow Chart) Free download

online-
$0.0
http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/flowc
hart.asp
2. A Workshop for all sixth grade teachers
to learn the software and effective ways of $50.00
using it.
3. Notebooks for the classroom. Acer
Aspire ONE 751h-1153 - Atom - 11.6 " - 1 GB
Ram - 160 GB HDD ($279 x 3) I can only $837
purchase three but hopefully every student can
use it at some point.
4. Access to computer lab $0.0

Total Request (may not exceed $1,000) $887.00

Please summarize your project idea and explain how the materials listed in the budget above will be used.
My project will help students can an understanding of technology, reading, and writing, planning,
geometry and organizing all at once. This project involves students reading short stories and creating flow
chats in a creating and imaginative way in order to learn the main elements of literature such as main
idea, plot, and characters. The materials used above will help students learn to make flow charts by
drawing on computers. A computer lab is needed for students to make the flow charts all at once. I am
asking for three small laptop computers that students can use in class or after class to create flow charts
as needed. I will use the laptops as a reward system for students who behave and turn in all assignments
on time. Those students will be allowed to use the computer for flow charts. The notebooks being
purchased are a small version of a normal laptop and are only $279 a piece. They do not hold a lot of
memory but with students only using them for flow chart purposes, they will be efficient. I hope that my
project will help students learn how organize a paper and incorporate technology in their lives at an early
age.

CERTIFICATIONS
“I certify that the proposed project is in addition to what I usually do to teach science or math to my students.”

Signature of Applicant (teacher)

Ms. Crystal N. Raynor Date: September 29, 2009

“I certify that the applying teacher is employed by my school, that I am aware of his/her project and that I will
provide the support necessary to allow the project to take place in a timely fashion.”

Signature of School Principal

Mrs. Betty Bennett Date: September 29, 2009

Please check one below:

__x___ I teach at a public school; or

_____ I teach at an eligible private (non-profit) school. Private school teachers must attach a IRS 501(c )(3) tax
exemption letter or qualifying state tax exemption notice to the application. Applications without this
documentation cannot be accepted.

MAILING ADDRESS
Please mail application and required documentation to:

Grants Program for K-6 Science and Math Education

Toshiba America Foundation
1251 Avenue of the Americas, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10020

Attachments or other supporting materials cannot be accepted. Applications sent by fax or

E-mail will not be accepted.

Toshiba America Foundation is a non-profit grant making organization that has been supporting improvements in
science and math education through its grants program since 1990. The Foundation was created by Toshiba Corporation,
Toshiba America, Inc. and the Toshiba America operating companies. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader in the
development of high technology products.
 Toshiba America Foundation
Grants Program for K-6 Science & Math Education
Helping Improve Science and Mathematics Education One Classroom at a Time

• Grants of up to $1,000 each will be made to encourage hands-on teaching of science and mathematics.

• Application Deadline: Applications must be received by the Foundation no later than October 1st.

• Project Timeline: Projects must occur between December 1st and May 1st of the current school year.