Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students
About This Grant
In order to connect with the next generation of park stewards, the National Park Service (NPS) Natural Resources Stewardship and Science (NRSS) Directorate will partner with the CNS Education & Outreach Center (CNSEOC) at Colorado State University to create curriculum-based materials focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) subjects. This expands on a previous pilot project that developed pre-, syn-, and post- park visit STEM kits and curriculum materials centered around pressing park water quality and quantity issues at a specific park in Hawai i. Two cohorts of K-12 teachers received professional development, helped develop and pilot test materials, and are now training new teachers. The goal of this new multi-regional scale project is to create materials about natural resource subjects that best align with K-12 educational standards as well as the needs of the regional culture(s). It will engage students in the scientific research and monitoring being done in the parks and incorporate NPS protocols and data from the Natural Resource Stewardship and Science programs such as Inventory and Monitoring, Night Skies, and Natural Sounds programs. The pre- and post-visit activities developed via this project will be able to be done independently in classrooms or on school grounds and therefore are specifically designed to serve as a public benefit. This project will bring together scientists, park staff, teachers, and community partners to provide K-12 students with learning experiences that inspire them to take action on real-world problems.
Grant Summary
Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students is a National Park Service grant providing $0K to $75K for university. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$0K–$75K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students from National Park Service, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
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- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students?
Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students is offered by National Park Service and is generally open to university. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students provide?
Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students provides between $1 and $75K per award from National Park Service. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students deadline?
Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, National Park Service, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students?
To apply for Utilizing Natural Resource Information to Create STEM Lessons for K-12 Students, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Park Service.