Vocational Consortium Projects

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"Multi-curricular Greenhouse Project"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Person: Arne Anderson, Albion

The Albion school district would design a curriculum that would incorporate a number of curriculum areas while focusing on a greenhouse project. The greenhouse projects will integrate the areas of agriculture, science, industrial technology, math, writing, and career exploration around plant propagation and greenhouse projects.

"Integration of Biotechnology Through Agriculture and Science Programs"

Networking project 1991-92
Contact Person: Jim Angell, David City
Districts: David City, Leigh, Genoa, East Butler, Central City, Palmer, Cedar Rapids, Polk-Hordville, Humphrey, Lakeview, Schuyler, Albion, St. Edward, Howells, Clarkson

The purpose of this project is to provide the opportunity for curriculum awareness between Agriculture and Science/ Biology programs by focusing on Horticulture integration into Agriculture and Science Curriculums for secondary students.

"Model Site Visitation Project"

Individual project 1991-92
Contact Person: Bob Arp, Lakeview

Through visiting current programs that are models for change, Lakeview High School will modify current programs or develop new programs at Lakeview and serve as a demonstration site for consortium schools.

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"Applied Vocational Mathematics"

Individual project 1991-92
Contact Person: Duane Baekstrom, Albion

The purpose of this project is to increase the enrollment in mathematics and relate the instruction of mathematics directly to technical/vocational applications so that the students have an adequate background in mathematics to be successful in technical training or employment.

Upgrading Jr. High Modular Technical Curriculum (I-7-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Darrell Bailey, Boone Central - Petersburg

Upgrading current curriculum to offer a wide variety of technology in the career clusters.

"Fullerton Public Schools School-To-Work Initiative"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Tom Barbour, Fullerton

This project is designed to expand the scope of School-To-Work by including more business/industry into the initiative, teaching from the aspect of specific vocational skills that expand career research and job exploration.

"School-To-Work Initiative"

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Tom Barbour, Fullerton

This project will connect directly with the School To Work Opportunity Act by giving specific data on employment abilities, aptittudes that students have for various technical skills, and assess other basic ability levels.

"Fullerton Public Schools School-To-Work Initiative"

Individual project 1998-99
Project director: Tom Barbour, Fullerton

This project will connect directly with the School-To-Work Opportunity Act by giving specific data on employment abilities and aptitudues that students have for various technical skills, and assess other basic ability levels.

Environmental Education in a Micro Environment (I-4-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Tom Wheeldon/ Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

The need to understand, analyze, and predict the causes and affects of environmental problems will be lifelong skills learned from this environmental micro study project.

Aquaponics - A Study of Integrated Food Production (I-14-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Kevin Behrens/ Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

An aquaponics system can be used to teach both aquaculture & hydroponics as a way of addressing environmental friendly food production.

Environmental Studies Year II (I-15-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

By studying a native prairie, students will be able to see first hand the affects of the past, the condition on the present, and predict what the future will bring.

Environmental Studies Year III (I-15-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

The need to understand, analyze and predict the causes and effects man has had on the environment will be lifelong skills learned from this environmental study project.

Nursery Management: A Key to Agriculture Research (I-19-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

By providing a research test plot of live growing nursery trees, students will be able to collect and analyze data from the trees and develop an understanding for agriculture research.

Integration Ag/Science Phase XII-Environmental Studies (N-4-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

Phase XII will continue addressing a method of more efficiently growing vegetable crops with a minimum of water and without soil. Overall issues of water quality will continue to be addressed. The tissue culture activities will be expanded with this year's activities.

Promote Vocational Skills Through Educational Videos (I-472-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director Kevin Brandl, Humphrey Public School

Programs can identify vocations, skills, then address needs to attain positions. Students leaving school will have a better awareness of occupations and needs, and skills that needed in today's economy.

Career Enhancement - Industrial Technology (I-1-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Kevin Brandl, Humphrey

Videos for Industrial Technology career enhancement.

Investigating Wind Energy and Its Alternative Uses (I-1-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Kevin Brandl, Humphrey

Videos and materials to help students build and construct a windmill that produces electricity and is able to pump water or other energy possibilities.

Investigating Wind Energy and Its Alternative Uses - Year Two (I-16-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Kevin Brandl, Humphrey

The students will research, design and build a wind collector that can do different things. Generating electricity, pumping water, or acting as a heat pump are the known possibilities. This project will also investigate the unknown possibilities.

Internet & Media for Consumer Ed (I-10-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Elaine Bruening, Humphrey

Students will gain expertise in the use of the Internet for gaining information and resources to be used in the world of work and in the business of using consumer resources.

Technology in the Sewing World (I-10-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Elaine Bruening, Humphrey

Students are becoming more adept at technology, however they need to be challenged to use technology to the utmost. The addition of embroidery capacity to the sewing labs will use technology to embellish designs.

Supplemental and Technological Teaching Aids for FCS (I-23-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Elaine Bruening, Humphrey

Students are becoming more adapted to technology use. They need to be challenged to use equipment for the utmost advantage in their home and in their work environment.They need to be challenged to use technology and resources challenged to use equipment for the utmost advantage in their home and in their work environment. They need to be challenged to use technology and resources to explore career options.

Automated Accounting (I-2-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Kathleen Gladem/ Lisa Carder, Boone Central - Albion

Technology for occupational use through entrepeneurship education.

Entrepreneurship Education - Gateway Theater Phase II (I-2-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Lisa Carder, Boone Central

Use of effective advertising techniques and implementation of advertising for their theater operation.

Business Education Integration Phase II (N-5-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Lisa Carder, Boone Central
Districts: Boone Central, Cedar Rapids, Central City, David City, East Butler, Fullerton, Howells, Humphrey, Lakeview, Leigh, Schuyler, Stromsburg, Twin Rivers

This RFP will supplement the need to continue to examine the latest in curriculum strategies and technology usage on a regular basis. Further development of the Digital Camera curriculum and the speech recognition curriculum and usage will be part of Phase II.

Advanced Metal Working Technology (I-2-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Metal Technology units to include design components that stress mathematics and blue print reading, linking with local industry needs and CCC articulation.

"Curriculum Integration"

Individual project 1994-95
Contact Person: Mary Chochon, Palmer

This project allows teachers within a district to communicate with their fellow staff members to share and cooperatively develop ideas to reach students with varied backgrounds, learning styles and social pressures. There would be modules of "real world" curriculum in which technology would be used to help the students academically.

"Integrated Curriculum in 10th Grade"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: Alvin Christensen, Genoa

This is a project that will integrate English, Speech, Business, Agriculture, Home Economics, Special Education, and Guidance. Year one will establish a timeline, establish assessment and establish implementation plus for integration of transferable skills in the areas of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Linking Technology to Family &Consumer Sciences and Work (I-411-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director: Kelly Clapp, Fullerton

High School students will benefit from having the opportunity to learn how to operate a computerized embroidery machine. They also need and will benefit from the may different work and management experiences that can be incorporated into it. Being able to operate a piece of technological equipment such as this will give them valuable skills that will be useful in the future.

"Further Integration of Principles of Technology combined with Integration of Principles of Technology"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Joe Krysl Patrick Cleveland, Rising City

The goals of this project are to integrate principles of technology and lab activities for students not planning on going to a 4 year college. This will expose students to technical careers available in industry. It will also allow teachers to develop curriculum that will integrate math, science, reading, writing, listening skills information locating skills and teamwork.

"Integration of Robotics Into Jr. High Technology Classes"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Patrick Cleveland, Albion

The project objective is to help students continually adapt themselves to the work force and its changing demands and help prepare students for the future of technology.

Seventh and Eighth Graders will start a new course that will have an emphases on technology. They will be working with equipment that will give them direct hands on learning of mechanics, hydraulic, simple wood working, lasers, and robotics.

"Integration of Laser Holograms Into Jr. High Technology Classes"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Patrick Cleveland, Albion

This instructional unit will utilize Laser Light Holograms and complement the objectives outlined in the Robotics Unit for the technology class.

"Relationship of Climate, Weather, and Energy at the Olson Preserve"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Patrick Cleveland, Albion

A major objective of this project is to help students develop an awareness of how weather can impact agricultural based communities like Albion, St. Edward, Cedar Rapids , and Petersburg.

This project will measure, monitor, and compile weather related data and events that take place in the Boone County area, for the purpose of developing weather maps, tracking weather patterns and gathering weather information that will be shared with other schools in the county.

"Relationship of Climate, Weather, and Energy at the Olson Preserve"

Networking project 1997-98
Contact Person: Patrick Cleveland, Albion

The students will use the scientific method of investigation, writing skills, cooperative learning and math skills to develop different weather models for theeBoone County area and then use those models to develop weather maps and climate predictions.

"Technical Reading & Writing"

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Chuck Chevalier, Central City

The project objective is to develop student awareness of Technical Reading and writing, and to assist student in the development of these skills.

"Integration of Bio - Technology Through Ag & Science II"

Networking project 1992-93
Contact Person: Blain Condreay, St. Edward
Districts: David City, Leigh, Genoa, East Butler, Central City, Humphrey, Polk-Hordville, Lakeview, Albion, Schuyler, Fullerton, Rising, St. Edward, Howells, Clarkson, Silver Creek

Implements integrated curriculum on bio-technology in conjunction with ag/science teachers and UNL.

"Integration of Bio-Technology Through Ag & Science III"

Networking project 1993-94
Contact Person: Blain Condreay, St. Edward
Districts: Albion, St Edward, Genoa, Cedar Rapids, Lakeview, Central City, Silver Creek, Rising City, East Butler, Polk-Hordville, Fullerton, Humphrey, Clarkson, Howells, Leigh

Purpose: Implement integrated curriculum on biotechnology in conjunction with ag/science teachers, UNL, and CCC/Platte.

"Career Exploration and Decision Making"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: Theodore H. Cremers, Silver Creek

This program will help students learn about different career opportunities. They will be able to recognize their own interests and make decisions on their own career goals. Completion of this course will be at the end of the sophomore year in order to help them decide before they get out into life beyond high school.

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"Career Shadowing"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City

This project connects to the school to work opportunity act by giving students the opportunity to gain information to help them make informed career path choices. It will also help them understand the preparation necessary for entry into specific career field and/or entry into a program of further education/training toward a career choice. This will be accomplished at a sophomore level by integration and coordination between language arts and the vocational departments.

"Media Materials for the 90's"

Networking project 1995-96
Contact Person: Judy Davis
Districts: David City & all Service Unit schools.

This is a purchase of materials which would be chosen to help students further develop their abilities to balance work and family. This will be accomplished by local family and consumer science teachers. They will preview, evaluate, and purchase various types of current materials in various areas of family and consumer science for use by all Service Unit schools.

"Vocational/Language Arts"

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City

The objective of this project is to help students make informed career decisions while still in high school.

Carreer Opportuities for the Future

Individual project 1998-99
Project director: Judy Davis, David City Public School

The objective of this project is to help students make informed career decisions while still in high school utilizing career shadowing, ACT WORK KEYS and NCIS searches.

"Family and consumer Sciences Curriculum Development"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project Contact Person: Judith A. Davis - David City

Project will be dedicated to updating Family and Consumer Science Curriculum. Unit objectives will be developed and keyed to the State Standards (LEARNS).

Family & Consumer Sciences Assessment/Technology (N-391-00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City

This project will help teachers use assessment to determine student attainment of State Standards. With the use of the assessments, students will be better able to see their personal level of attainment compared to the level necessary for earning a school diploma or its equivalent, etc. The focus on technology will help students learn other uses of technology which will help them in their further education and in their future employment.

Technology & FCS (I-5-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City

Learning how to operate new technology will help students develop technical skills which will help them become more comfortable with learning new types of technology in the future.

Technology and Assessment in FCS Phase III (N-3-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City
Districts: David City, Howells, Central City, Twin River, Boone Central, Humphrey, Palmer, East Butler.

This project provides the FCS teachers with inservices to learn more about the uses of technology in the classroom, to develop and share instructional materials using computer technology and to continue their evaluation of assessment instruments to meet the State Standards/ FCS Essential Learning.

Baby Think It Over (N-4-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City
Districts: Boone Central, East Butler, Howells, St. Edward, Twin River, David City, Fullerton, Humphry, Cedar Rapids.

Improved models which will provide even more realistic experiences for the students.

FCS & Technology (I-5-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Judith A. Davis, David City

High School students need to become familiar with and use various types of technology to help them prepare for the workplace of the future. To address this need Video LCD Projector and Digital Camera technology will be linked to in classroom computers.

FCS Technology & Networking Phase IV (N-3-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City
Districts: Boone Central, Cedar Rapids, Central City, David City, East Butler, Fullerton, High Plains, Howells, Humphrey, Leigh, Palmer, Schuyler, St. Edward, Twin Rivers

Baby Think It Over (N-4-02)

Improved models and equipment that will provide more realistic experiences for the students. This project will replace outdated models that are no longer in working order.

FCS Technology & Networking Phase V (N-1-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Judy Davis, David City

This project provides the FCS teachers with in-services to learn more about the uses of technology in the classroom, to develop and share instructional materials using computer technology and to continue their evaluation of assessment instruments to meet the State Standards/FCS Essential Learnings.

"Developing Holography Curriculum for Integration of Science and Industrial Technology"

Networking project 1993-94
Contact Person:Fran Dittmer, Lakeview
Districts: Lakeview, Clarkson, Osceola, Fullerton, Shelby, Central City, Rising City, Albion, Schuyler

Purpose: Find methods to implement holography into an integrated course for science and industrial technology. Teach instructors in consortium schools how to actually make holograms and to safely use equipment and chemicals.

"Summer Math Camp"

Networking project 1997-98
Contact Person: Ross Dinwiddie, Central City

This project is to help students develop confidence, gain in understanding the importance of math and trai tacheivemetn in a subject that wil have a definete impact on their future.

"Summer Math Camp"

Networking project 1998-99
Contact Person: Ross Dinwiddie, Central City

This project is a two week math camp that is designed to:
*Develop student confidence in their math abilites and to help students attain success in mathematics.
*Raise math scores of targeted students.
*Develop interest in attaining success in future math courses.
*Provide real world problems for students to solve using their math abilities.
*Show students the relatinship between math and future career requirements/responsibilites through the use of guest speakers and electronic media and technologies.

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"Fullerton Multimedia Lab"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Trudy Evert, Fullerton

This project is the formation of a multimedia lab housed in a technology room adjacent to the high school media center. There students and teachers of all courses can use this multi media lab to make presentations, resumes, brochures as well as expand and explore new career opportunities.

"Vocational Computer Applictions"

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Trudy Evert, Fullerton

The project objective is to implement a comprehensive K-12 business/computer curriculum with an emphasis in the high school on advanced, career-oriented applications.

Using a MacIntosh to Operate PC Software

Individual project 1998-99
Project director: Trudy Evert, Fullerton

This project will help students devolop a skill which will be needed regardless of their type of employment. Students will be doing desktop publising, advanced word processing, databases, and spreadsheets using both MacIntosh and PC platforms.

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"Career Discovery"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Edward Fejfar, Schuyler

Objectives include: All students in Colfax County being provided the information to make informed career and education decisions and plans for life's transitions. They will be aware of career opportunities available in the county as well as the rest of the world and they will be aware of how their high school career impacts their career opportunities.

Each school will be provided with DISCOVER and the necessary resources to implement its used in the schools. Data shared among the schools from DISCOVER will help with the evaluation process.

"Career DISCOVERy II"

Networking project 1997-98
Contact Person: Edward Fejfar, Schuyler

This project brings a formal career education component to all eighth graders in Colfax County and will provide for imporved career education at the high school level through the use of project DISCOVERy.

"Career DISCOVERy II"

Networking project 1998-99
Contact Person: Edward Fejfar, Schuyler

Prior to entering nith grade all students in netwoing schools will make informed career and education decisions and plane for life's transistins. They will be more aware of career opportunities and of how their high school years impact their career opportunites. High schoolls students will be able to update their career plans through the use of DISCOVERy

"Career DISCOVERy"

Networking project 1999-2000
Project director: Edward Fejfar - Schuyler

Prior to entering ninth grade all students in the networking schools will make informed career and education decisions and plane for life's transitions. They will be more aware of career opportunities and of how their high school years impact their career opportunities. High School students will be able to update their career plans through the use of DISCOVER.

Career DISCOVERy V (N-672-00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Ed Feifar, Schuyler

Prior to entering ninth grade all students in the networking schools will make informed career and education decisions and plan for life's transitions. They will be more aware of career opportunities and of how their high school years impact their career opportunities. High School students will be able to update their career plans through the use of DISCOVER.

Career DISCOVERy V (N-7-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Ed Fejfar, Schuyler
Districts: Schuyler, Leigh, Clarkson.

Career DISCOVERy VI (N-7-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Ed Fejfar, Schuyler
Districts: Clarkson, Leigh, Schuyler

"Integration of Ag & Science Phase IV"

Networking project 1994-95
Contact Person: Dean Folkers, Lakeview
Districts: Lakeview, St. Edward, David City, Albion, Howells, East Butler, Rising City, Leigh, Silver Creek, Fullerton, Palmer, Clarkson, Central City, Schuyler

This project is a networking of Agriculture and Biology teachers to develop a positive attitude and enhance working relationships while developing integrated curriculum. They will utilize Agriculture technical training through special training at CCC Platte Campus as well as Applied Biology and Chemistry curriculum for CORD.

"Bio - Ag combined with Integration of Agriculture and Science - Phase V"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Persons: Dean Folkers & Tom Wheeldon, Lakeview & Schuyler

Through Phase V all participating schools will utilize telecomputing and real time communication/video at least 4 times throughout the project in continuing to enhance integration activities of agriculture and science teachers. This will enhance student opportunities and better prepare them to meet the demands of today's work force.

"Integration - Next Stop"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Dean Folkers, Lakeview

This project will enhance student skills in the area of agriculture, science, and utilize business and industry to better prepare students to meet the demands of today's workplace. This will be accomplished by teacher inservice, curriculum revision development of a partnership with business, industry and Central Community College Platte Campus.

"Water Quality Study: Beaver Creek Basin Phase II Water Quality Study - Loseke Creek/Shell Creek"

Networking project 1995-96
Contact People: Mitch Osborne, Albion, Dean Folkers, Lakeview
Districts: Leigh, Schuyler, Lakeview, Albion, Genoa, Petersburg, and St. Edward.

This is a cooperative project between consortium schools where they conduct 9 tests to study the general quality of to surface water in the Beaver Creek, Shell Creek, and Loseke Creek as they flow from beginning to near their end. This will involve students in agriculture and science classes. Schools involved are Leigh, Schuyler, Lakeview, Albion, Genoa, Petersburg, and St. Edward.

Click here to see the current Water Quality Web Page for this project and click on the news article to see what they wrote back then. Use your back function from the browser to return.

"Student Presentations Using Problem Solving/Critical Thinking"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director Sandy Fricke, Albion

Students involved in this project wil1 conduct research activities based on their specific curriculum. Using the research, critical and creative thinking, cooperation, and technical education, students will create and deliver multimedia presentations.

Expanded Use of Power Point (I-301-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director Sandy Fricke, Albion

Teachers and students can present Power Points in a variety of competitive events and at various conferences. This will allow area teachers to see their accomplishments and glean ideas from them. Staff members will be made aware of the use of Power Point within their curriculum areas.

Learning for Earning (I-19-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Sandy Fricke, Boone Central - Albion

This is a hands on approach to the process to develop the technological skills necessary to complete a project which will be transferable in many career related fields. The students will be exposed to the concepts of creating and possibly marketing a product.

Technological Nature Stories (I-19-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Sandy Fricke, Boone Central

This Family Consumer Science/English integration project will provide the equipment necessary for creative writing to be converted to technological media.

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Family & Consumer Science Technology for Exploration (I-651-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director Linda Gilson, Polk/Hordville

Tech Prep For the FCS Classroom (I-24-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Linda Gilson, High Plains

This project will give students hands on experience with the latest curriculum in parenting and child development.

Automated Accounting (I-2-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Kathleen Gladem/ Lisa Carder, Boone Central - Albion

Technology for occupational use through entrepeneurship education.

"Vocational Communications"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Dennis Gray, Polk/Hordville

This project is designed to develop and operate a vocational communications class that encompasses a school access channel an the local community cable network. This will provide all students in grades 9 - 12 the opportunity to acquire interest and basic skills using experience in the area of broadcast communications.

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Linking Electricity and Electronics to the Future (1-671-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director: Hagewood/Wheeldon, Schuyler

As industry becomes more automated there is an increasing need for students with more modern training in electricity and electronics. This grant would allow us to improve the instruction in Ag Power Mechanics and Electronics which is necessary if students are to compete in the job market.

Integrating Electricity Phase II (I-12-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Tom Hagewood/ Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

As industry becomes more automated there is an increasing need for students with more modern training in electricity and electronics.

Extending IT in Business and Science (I-12-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Tom Hagewood, Schuyler

Students need to be better trained to enter the work force having hands-on LAN training. Students will use online and simulations to articulate curriculum with Cisco, A+, and Net+licensing as a goal students could purse.

"Individual Technology Curriculum Revision"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Person: Ron Hansen, Clarkson

This project will expand and modernize the Clarkson Industrial Technical Department. The purpose is to make a pilot program designed to meet the high demands of skills that students need in this new age of technology as described by Dr. William Dagget. We will examine existing curriculum from many schools, visit Industries and determine what is to be added or dropped from current curriculum.

"Video Production Module"

Individual project 1994-95
Contact Person: Ron Hansen, Clarkson

This module will be an addition to the current curriculum modules in industrial technology. This will help open up the world video production and communications to our students while reinforcing written and oral language skills. This will give students an opportunity to learn how to operate a variety of video equipment and learn how video has become the prime media force in today's society.

"Integrating Home Economics into Science"

Individual project 1991-92
Contact Person: Marilyn Heins, Fullerton

The objective of this project is to link concepts from Science and Home Economies classes to reinforce each other, thus making Science more relevant and Home economies more academically rigorous.

"Integrating Food Science, Science, and Math"

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Shirley Hendricks, Clarks

This project connects to the School To Work Opportunity Act by giving students the opportunity to gain information to help them make informed career choices in food science, science, or math.

Food Science Class Enhancement

Individual project 1998-99
Project director: Shirley Hendricks, Clarks

This project will use two curriculum modules to help students consider the overall effect Food and Nutrition has on their daily performance, weather in the classroom, on tge job, or on the athletic field. This project will also conduct proper career planning and aid the students to obtain critical school to work skills.

"Family & Consumer Sciences Technology for Entrepreneurship"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Karen Hillen, Leigh

The school based learning that will take place in this project will be a solid foundation for work based learning for the students to provide them lifelong skills and help to make them productive citizens. It will give them a hands on approach to the process as well as to develop the technological skills that will be transferable in many career related fields.

"Curriculum Integration"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: Raymond A. Huggett, Central City

This project will create an awareness team of all curriculum disciplines that would examine competencies identified in the "scans" report and develop curriculum guides to integrate those competencies and skills.

"Curriculum Integration"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Person: Ray Huggett, Central City

This is a continuation of the project from the previous year. This will be continued to involve more staff. Additional staff inservice time for curriculum planning, research, and evaluation will be the focus.

"Curriculum Integration"

Networking project 1994-95
Contact Person: Ray Huggett
Districts: Central City, Lakeview, Genoa, East Butler

Staff members from these schools will share resources and experiences to develop pilot curriculum integrated units between academic and vocational subject fields.

"Work Keys Transition Planning"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Person: Ray Huggett, Central City

This project is a direct effort to meet the objectives of the school to work opportunity act and to encourage successful transitions after high school graduation. Sophomore students will take the published work keys test, the data will be evaluated and can be used as a counseling tool with the students and their parents to customize and complete their educational plan.

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"Finding Connections for Sophomores"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Person: Linda Jacobi, Genoa

This is a continuation of the last years project. The concerns in gaps and the great deal of overlap in curriculum in the tenth grade leaves us with a concern and a focus. This project will develop a curriculum guide for tenth grade and develops alternative assessment tools.

"Addressing Student Equity"

Networking project 1994-95
Contact Person: Linda Jacobi
Districts: Genoa, East Butler, Leigh

Data will be gathered and analyzed with the purpose of utilizing the systematic changes needed to reduce the number of special need students who require remedial educational services.

Building Community Linkages & Connections (I-22-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Linda Jacobi, Twin River

Provide a networking system to share ideas for activities and the sharing of technological skills between the youth and community.

Business Education Integration Phase I (N-5-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Linda Jacobi, Twin Rivers

Districts: Cedar Rapids, Leigh, Fullerton, Schuyler, Twin River, Boone Central, David City, Central City, Humphrey, Lakeview, Cross County, Howells.

This RFP will continue to examine the latest in curriculum strategies and technologies.

Emerging Business Technologies Are a Reality (I-9-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Linda Jacobi, Twin River

This RFP will supplement the need to train students, staff, business leaders, and community patrons on new technology in order to remain or become competitive in today's workforce.

"Integration of Career Education and English"

Individual project 1991-92
Contact Person: Steve Jacobsen, Polk-Hordville

The focus of this project is to apply writing and speaking skills through related career education activities. A career education topical approach will be used.

"Merrick County Summer Math Workshop"

Networking project 1994-95
Contact Person: Mike Jurgensen
Districts: Central City, Palmer, Clarks

This project is a summer math workshop aimed at students in grades 4-8 to develop student confidence in math ability and raise math scores of targeted students.

"Exploring Our World"

Individual project 1994-95
Contact Person: Keith Jurrens, Shelby

Students need to experience "first hand" content from the curriculum in a meaningful way, using an integrated approach with the Tech., academics, and vocational areas of the curriculum to help them gain knowledge to use in vocational choices. This project will allow eighth grade students to explore areas of curriculum content, will link students to their future choices in careers, will provide direction and guidance in enabling students to make career choices and decisions about their adult life and will develop critical thinking and decision making skills.

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Industrial Technology and Welding (I-18-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Gaylen Kamrath, David City

Upgrading classroom welding equipment with plasma cutting equipment to improve student's skills, making them more competitive in the work force.

"Laser Curriculum Integration"

Networking project 1991-92
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler
Districts: David City, Monroe, Shelby, East Butler, Central City, Stromsburg, Cedar Rapids, Polk/Hordville, Lakeview, Petersburg, Schuyler, Albion, St. Edward, Howell , Clarkson, Rising City, Osceola, Fullerton

The objective of this project is to expose students to technical careers currently available in industry and provide students with new technology through the utilization of laser equipment. Each school will have equipment permanently utilized at their school. Other equipment such as a holography kit will be available for schools to check-out and use for a period of time. Teachers will be trained on the new equipment and they will cooperatively work to develop hands-on modular activities.

"Technology for the 21st Century"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: James M. Kasik, Schuyler

This project is a pilot program designed to modulate integrated curriculum in Industrial Technology at Schuyler Central High School.

"The Future is Now" I.T. Instructor Update"

Networking project 1997-98
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler

The objective of this project is to investigate state and national trends in Industrial Technology. Additionaly, contact will be developed with local industrial leaders for tours, speakers, supplies, curriculum support and review necessary employablity skills.

"The Future is Now"

Networking project 1998-99
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler

This project will contribue to the Consortium by networking Industrial Technology Programs to plan future direction and projects. Learnig skills to operate CAD programs which are currently being used in local industries will be focue of this project. Teachers will share ideas and spend time training on AutoCAD Lt.

"Meeting the New Millennium, (Year #3)"

Networking project 1999-2000
Project director: Jim Kasik, Schuyler

This project will contribute to the Consortium by networking Industrial Technology Programs to current CAD systems. The software acquired with this proposal will also integrate curriculum from other disciplines. Teacher will share ideas and spend time training on Auto CAD 2000.

Auto CAD 2000, Keeping up with Industry (Year 5) (N-2-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler
Districts: Humphrey, Lakeview, Central City, David City, Cross County, Schuyler, Fullerton, Cedar Rapids, Boone Central.

Upgrading current Auto CAD systems and training would further students skills in order to be competitive in the work force.

Auto CAD 2000, Upgrading Skills (Year 6) (N-2-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler
Districts: Cedar Rapids, Central City, Cross County, David City, Fullerton, Howells, Humphrey, Lakeview, Schuyler, Twin Rivers

Upgrading current Auto CAD systems and training to further students skills development in order to be competitive in the work force.

Embroidery Entrepreneurship Class (I-6-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Michelle Konwinski, Twin River

The FCS and Business Departments will create a custom embroidery business.

"Robotic Curriculum Integration"

Networking project 1992-93
Contact Person: Joe Krsyl, Rising City
Districts: Schuyler, David City, Stromsburg, Monroe, Lakeview, Shelby, Rising City, Osceola, Albion, Clarkson, Central City, Petersburg, East Butler, Fullerton, Howells, Polk/Hordville, Cedar Rapids, St. Edward

Provides students with curriculum relating to robotics technology through staff in-service and acquisition of equipment.

Auto CAD 2000, Bring the Future to Our Students (Year 4) (N-674~00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Jim Kasik, Schuyler

This project will contribute to the Consortium by networking Industrial Technology Programs to current CAD systems. The software acquired with this proposal will also have the capabilities to integrate curriculum from other disciplines such as Vocational Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, and Communication Technology. Teachers

"Further Integration of Principles of Technology combined with Integration of Principles of Technology"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Persons: Joe Krysl, Patrick Cleveland, Rising City

"Family and Consumer Science Technology for Occupational Use"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Linda Kunze, Palmer

This project will allow students to further their knowledge and gain additional technical skills necessary to fit into today's work force. The incorporation of this technology into the existing entrepreneurial classes and Family and Consumer Science classes will allow students to gain additional skills, which will increase their employability.

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"Business/English Integration"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Persons: Barb Larson/Janice Asche, Lakeview

Business/English Curriculum Integration: A unique combination of practical concepts is taught one quarter of each student's English year. English is required all four years at Lakeview High School, a grades 9-12 system. Letter writing, business etiquette, career searching, resume writing, job interviewing, listening skills, technology utilization and student portfolios are involved in the course.

Several highlights of this integrated program are:
* Business communication and technology skills are emphasized for nine weeks of each student's English class each year.
* All Lakeview students receive instruction on letter writing.
* All Lakeview students enhance keyboarding and proofreading skills each year.
* All Lakeview students are exposed to electronic information retrieval.
* Each senior completes a mock interview at the business in his/her chosen career field.
* The Modern Language Association (MLA) research format is taught.
* Each graduate will own his/her nongraded portfolio to use for job search or college and scholarship application.
* Each freshman is involved in active committee work to plan and execute a field trip.
* Currency handling and utilizing the Consumer Report magazine are presented to all students.
* 100% of student population is exposed to business education as a result of dropping low enrollment business courses from the curriculum.
* English course content was refocused to accommodate the new business integrated quarter.

Lakeview High School            Presenters:

Route 3, Box 170                Peg Slusarski, English

Columbus, NE 68601              Barb Larson, Business

Telephone 402-564-8519

Fax 402-564-5209

Additional BECI founders:

                                Janese Asche, Business

                                Kay Berg, English

                                Sandra Coke, English

                                Ron Greenwall, English

                                Bertha Johnson, English

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"Bio Ag and Bio Technology"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Dave Melick, Schuyler

This class is presented to students to stress the relationship between the scientific method and agriculture, the importance of knowing biology to help improve agriculture, to provide hands on experiences in biological and agricultural concepts, and to provide students opportunities to learn agricultural applications in biotechnology. Currently, the course is team taught by the agriculture and biology teachers.

New Technologies in FCS Curriculum (I-17-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Jackie Monk, Central City

Family & Consumer Science Tehchnology for Occupational Use

Networking project 1998-99
Project director: Mary Morgan, Cedar Rapids

This project will expose students to the concepts of entrepreneurship. It will also incorporate skills in marketing and small business ownership with a hands on project which will allow the students to create and market a product.

"Family and Consumer Science Technology for Occupational Use"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Mary Morgan, Cedar Rapids

This project will expose students to the concepts of entrepreneurship. It will also incorporate skills in marketing and small business ownership with a hands-on project which will allow the students to create and market a product.

"Integration at East Butler"

Individual project 1993-94
Contact Person: Linda Moody, East Butler

This project will focus on integration of various subjects to reduce the overlapping between subjects as a result more depth and breadth will be added to existing curriculum. This year we will evaluate existing curriculum establish resource materials, implement some integrated activities.

"The Acquisition of Instructional Software in the Area of Home Economics"

Networking project 1993-94
Contact People:Mary Morgan, Cedar Rapids
Districts: The vocationally certified schools belonging to the consortium through ESU #7

Purpose: Select and purchase equity appropriate software that will provide students with opportunities to improve basic intellectual skills.

INVEST Conference Agriculture/ Agribusiness Summer Tour (N-8-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Dennis Mottl, Fullerton
Districts: East Butler, Central City, Fullerton, Osceola.

Increase awareness of the linkage of agriculture to other disciplines areas and build partnerships with business and industry for local program use.

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Ag/ Science Image Processing Summer Institute (I-9-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Dave Olson, Boone Central - Albion

The ability to go into the field or lab and gather data, form a hypothesis, and input the data for analysis and digital processing will give the participating students an edge when they seek employment.

LAN Manager Academy (N-8-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Sue Oppliger, ESU 7

Training of Local Area Network Managers who service ESU 7 schools.

"Water Quality Study - Beaver Creek Basin"

Networking project 1994-95
Contact People: Mitch Osborn
Districts: Albion, Genoa, Petersburg, St. Edward

During the fall of 1993 Mitch Osborn of Albion Public Schools incorporated a water quality testing unit into the curriculum of the Advanced Chemistry class. There were juniors/seniors in this class. They learned how to test for nine different water quality parameters and to use these parameters to determine an overall water quality. Students tested one site of the Beaver Creek during November. 1994:

After seeing the excitement that the water testing generated among the students that participated in first testing, Mitch wanted to expand this curriculum to include more sites along the Beaver and to test more than once per year. He invited teachers from Genoa (Richard Smith), Petersburg (Carol Eischied), and St. Edward to Albion to discuss testing of the Beaver Creek. This group met early in 1994 and decided to write for a Carl Perkins grant to obtain the necessary equipment to do the water for approximately pH meter, and other equipment to conduct the tests.

After receiving the equipment, a workshop was hosted by Albion to train all teachers on the use of the equipment and determining WQI. Students in Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, Environmental Science, and Ag Science classes from the schools participated in the project. A total of 6 sites were tested along the Beaver. These include a site near Petersburg, St. Ed, and Genoa . Tests were conducted 4 times throughout the year. September, December, February, and April.

The most interesting results were the fecal coliform tests, the total solids tests, and the turbidity tests. Fecal coliform tests indicated a very high concentration of bacteria in the Beaver from the Petersburg site to the Genoa site. It was concluded that this was the result of a high number of cattle/feedlots along the Beaver. Total solids and turbidity indicated a tremendous amount of erosion along the Beaver. Turbidity was approximately 30" in the Petersburg area and falling to approximately 5" at Genoa . Little farming occurs along the Beaver west of Petersburg and increases dramatically as you go south along the Beaver towards Albion also changes from a predominantly sandy soil near Petersburg to a heavy soil south.

Click here to see the current Water Quality Web Page for this project and click on the news article to see what they wrote back then. Use your back function from the browser to return.

"Water Quality Study: Beaver Creek Basin Phase II Water Quality Study - Loseke Creek/Shell Creek"

Networking project 1995-96
Contact People: Mitch Osborne, Albion, Dean Folkers, Lakeview
Districts: Leigh, Schuyler, Lakeview, Albion, Genoa, Petersburg, and St. Edward.

Click here to see the current Water Quality Web Page for this project and click on the news article to see what they wrote back then. Use your back function from the browser to return.

"Student Experience in Agri-Science Research

Networking project 1998-99
Project director: Mitch Osborn, Albion

"Student Experience in Agri-Science Research"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Mitch Osborn, Albion

Integrating current sustainable agricultural technology with science research skills is the focus of this project. During this project agri/science students and teachers will utilize GPS/GIS technology to conduct agricultural research on the Olson Nature Preserve. Through this project, students will make the transition from observers and learners to producers of agricultural science research.

Student Experience in Agri/Science Research: Phase IV (N-302-00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Albion

Integrating current sustainable agricultural technology with science research skills is the focus of phase IV. Students and teachers will utilize GPS/GIS and computer sensory technology to conduct agricultural research. Students will make the transition from observers and learners to producers of agricultural science research. In addition, students will gain an awareness of their roles as stewards of the land.

Indoor Water Quality Monitoring Project (N-301-00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Albion

In many situations it would be more efficient to bring the "river" to the kids rather than bring the kids to the river. Considering the importance of water to the State of Nebraska, the schools involved in this project propose to do just that! In this project students would participate in similar activities that students who are able to go to the river do. However, these activities would be under a more controlled setting and much more convenient.

Ag Research Phase V (I-11-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Boone Central - Albion

In today's technological society it is important the students not only be proficient using the hardware but also be able to make sense of the data collected with that hardware.

Indoor Student Centered Environmental/Agricultural Research (I-9-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Boone Central

This project will involve ag/science students in meaningful and original indoor agri-science research that is related to current ag issues facing the citizens of Nebraska.

Ag Research Phase VI (I-11-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Boone Central

Integrating current sustainable agricultural technology with science research skills is the focus of phase VI. Agriculture and science students will utilize GPS/GIS, reference spectrometer, and computer sensory technology to conduct agricultural research utilizing the Olson Nature Preserve.

Indoor Student Centered Environmental/Agricultural Research (I-13-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Boone Central

This project will involve ag/science students in meaningful and original indoor agri-science research that is related to current agricultural environmental ag issues facing the citizens of Nebraska

Ag/Science Research Phase VII (N-7-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Mitch Osborn, Boone Central

Integrating current sustainable agricultural technology with science research skills is the focus of phase VII. The students and teachers will utilize GPS/GIS, reflectance spectrometer, directional telemetry, and computer sensory technology to conduct agricultural research utilizing the Olson Nature Preserve.

Business Education Integration Phase III (N-3-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Shawn Ostransky, Fullerton

This RFP will supplement the need to continue to examine the latest in curriculum strategies and technology usage on a regular basis. This years project will focus on improved utilization of the recently developed digital camera curriculum and this year's project will also be the writing of a Palm Pilot curriculum.

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NCIS/DISCOVERY/Career Trek (N-7-03B)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Dave Perkins, ESU 7

Purchase of career /counseling software for consortium school districts.

Outdoor Classroom (I-16-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Sonya Plugge, Osceola

The outdoor Classroom will provide the students with hands-on projects and learning experiences that will be a valuable tool for their education.

Community Based Needs Assessment for Agriculture Education (N-6-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Sonya Plugge, Osceola
Districts: Humphrey, Osceola, Schuyler, Shelby

Understanding the agricultural needs of the state and local school district is a must in the development of a sound Ag/Science curriculum. This pilot project will survey agriculture leaders in the community giving agriculture instructors guidance in making curriculum adjustments.

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"Hands On Special/High Risk Students"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: Garry Riggs, St. Edward

This project will develop short/concise hands on activities. That integrate math, science, sociology, vocational business and home economics to enable students who have special needs or are high risk to better retain and recall information processes and content.

"Merrick County Summer Math Program "

Networking project 1995-96
Contact Person: Don Ritta, Central City

This proposal is to help students develop their confidence, gain in understanding the importance of math and raise the achievement in a subject that will have a definite impact on their future. This is a continuation of the Summer Camp from 94-95.

"Summer Math Camp"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Don Ritta, Central City

More than 55 students in Grades 4 through 8 attended the third Summer Math Camp held at Central City Middle School. The students were from four different school districts--Central City, Clarks, Palmer, and Polk/Hordville.

One of the main objectives of the project is to offer instruction in basic concepts and skills in a camp setting in order to allow the participants to gain confidence and comfort with math fundamentals for the coming school year.

"Curriculum Integration Awareness"

Networking project 1991-92
Contact People: Dave Rokusek, Jon Habben, Ken Bowe
Districts: All Vocational Consortium Districts

The purpose of this project is to help Administrators, guidance counselors and classroom teachers to implement and integrate vocational and basic skills into their curriculum.

"Curriculum Integration Awareness"
Networking project 1992-93
Contact People: Dave Rokusek, Jon Habben, Ken Bowe
Districts: All ESU 7 School Districts

The purpose of this project is to develop an awareness and implementation strategies for districts focusing on curriculum integration.

Agriculture Skills For the Changing Workforce (I-473-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director: Doug Rumsey, Humphrey

Students will identify skills needed to enter the work force. The project will provide students with updated information by the use of computers, videos, manuals, and working models. It will make current information available for students to improve skills independently and groups to obtain career goals.

Expanding Knowledge of Enhanced Technology (I-8-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Doug Rumsey, Humphrey

Equip the Ag Education classroom and lab to better utilize computers, videos, and working models so more than one person at a time can benefit from material presented.

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"Junior High Curriculum Expansion"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Lee Schroeder, Howells

This project will allow a student to become familiar with careers in the local area. It is designed to improve the quality of the learning materials used in the Jr. High programs, implement the learning stations approach for Jr. High ag, and increase the awareness of agriculture in everyone's lives.

Livestock and Meats Industry Education Enhancement (I-461-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director: Lee Schroeder, Howells

The objective of this project is to increase skills in the areas of livestock selection by using newer updated materials, increase awareness of the needs of the livestock and meats industry through increased and updated units and materials and to develop students skills in the areas of math and science as related to the livestock industry.

New Metalworking Curriculum (I-18-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Lee Schroeder, Howells

To develop three units of instruction on plasma cutting and provide the technology to implement the units into a new metals curriculum. Links with CCC and local industries will assist with this project

Ornamental and Specialized Metal Working (I-20-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Lee Schroeder, Howells

In the changing world of metalworking, the development of skills and competencies that provide an employment advantage are needed. This RFP plans to introduce to the students total metal bending & shaping.

Precision Ag & Science Technology (I-3-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Richard Smith/ Dave Tejral, Twin River

Students will develop skills in the collection of data using GPS equipment.

Precision Ag & Science Technology Phase II (I-3-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Smith/Tejral, Twin River

Students will expand skills in the collection of data using GPS and GIS equipment.

Precision Agriculture and Science Tech, Phase III (I-21-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Richard Smith, Twin River

Agriculture and the environment are now being monitored and acted upon by space science and space technology. This new satellite overview of our planet is allowing humankind to act more precisely to improve both agriculture and environment. Both production and protection have been enhanced by the use and application of space age devices. GPS/GIS (Global Position System, Geographical Information Service) devices are being widely used today to monitor and pinpoint areas of need and to direct appropriate and precise actions.

NCIS (I-18-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Dan Strecker, Central City

NCIS allows students to complete a computer friendly interest inventory, secure career information, and investigate post-secondary educational programs.

Precision Ag & Science Technology (I-3-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Richard Smith/ Dave Tejral, Twin River

Students will develop skills in the collection of data using GPS equipment.

Precision Ag & Science Technology Phase II (I-3-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Smith/Tejral, Twin River

Students will expand skills in the collection of data using GPS and GIS equipment.

Digital Technology Linking Agriculture to the Future (I-21-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Donald Tyser, Leigh

By using technology such as digital photography, students will incorporate electronic photography into their research assignments utilizing the electronic skills that they will be using in today's work force.

Changing Places-Unitizing Instructor Expertise to Enhance Instruction (N-6-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Don Tyser, Leigh/Schuyler

By using instructional units and instructor expertise from area schools, the present curriculum can be enhanced.

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Crop Production (I-7-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Kurt VanDeWalle, Humphrey

Building student teaching resources to assist students in comprehending fertilizer requirements and applications for crop production. Fertilizer use efficiently for environmental protection will be emphasized.

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NCIS Career Super Plus (I-13-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Bob Waltman, Stromsburg

With the increasing need for schools to make students aware of career interest, the NCIS provides counselors and teachers a tool to help students explore their career & educational interests.

"Vocational Academic Integration"

Individual project 1991-92
Contact Person: Kevin Waring, Central City

The purpose of this project is to provide students with an integrated curriculum as it relates to computer aided drafting, provide an independent station which would be made available to students during the entire school day, and to begin development of a program for adult /continuing education in technology.

Graphics Design Module Technology Lab Station

Individual project 1998-99
Project director: Dave Wamberg, Fullerton

Students will use the technology lab to explore career oppertunities and access information regarding particular skills in the graphics design and drafting field. A supplementary goal is to introduce higher-level thinking and creative opportunities at school to teach students greater levels of independence and build self-esteem.

Toys For Tots Implementation (I-16-02)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Dave Wamberg, Fullerton

The course will instruct students how to enhance Fullerton Toys for Tots. The students will follow step-by-step the instructions to complete all the steps required to make a macromedia dreamweaver web site. The students will build toys for needy children. Bring the toys to the United Way, churches, police departments and Head Start programs where they are given to the parents who cannot afford toys for their children at Christmas.

"Integration of Ag and Biology"

Individual project 1994-95
District: Schuyler Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon

This project integrates ag and biology so that the average ag student will understand the biological applications in agriculture. Objectives are: development of a complete class outline, development of outcomes that students will be assessed on, develop a resource list for class activities, and attending summer workshops with consortium schools that are currently working on integrated curriculum.

"Bio - Ag combined with Integration of Agriculture and Science - Phase V"

Individual project 1995-96
Contact Persons: Dean Folkers & Tom Wheeldon, Lakeview & Schuyler

"Integration of Agriculture and Science - Phase VI - Environmental Studies"

Individual project 1996-97
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Over the last six years schools have collaborated to conduct agriculture and science integration. Most recently the focus of the integration activities has focused on environmental studies. The project has been used to determine what effect urban and rural activity is having on the water quality of various watershed basins. In that time the public awareness of the project through the use of the internet and various resources has provided for the project to be recognized internationally.

"Bio/Ag Learning Through Technology "

Individual project 1997-98
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

This project wil assist in the developpment of an understandig of rbiological and science applications in agriculture making them more marketable in todays agriculteral field of employment.

Linking Electricity and Electronics to the Future (1-671-00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director: Hagewood/Wheeldon, Schuyler

"Bio Ag and Bio Technology"

Individual project 1998-99
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Students involved in this project that have a traditional and nontraditional background in agriculture will become aware of the need for biology and science in agriculture. The connection between biology / agriculture careers will be stressed throughout this project.

"Integration of Agriculture and Science - Phase VII - Environmental Studies"

Networking project 1998-99
Project director: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Project objectives include the following:
*The implementation of phase VII in continuing and enhancing integration activites between agriculture and science.
*To heighten awareness of the effects of human activities on our environment.
*The development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential for the maintenance and improvement of water quiality in our watersheds and ground water.
*The development of cummunication skills through the use of the Internet.
*The development of scientific methods,

"Development of Applied Math Skills Through Business Management"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Math is essential for all students and the understanding of math in the work place is needed. As students develop math skills in business management, they will develop skills for the work place.

"Integration of Technology to Enhance Agriculture Education"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

The skills and higher level analysis encouraged through participation in this project will allow students to develop marketable skills in the areas of landscape design, metal working and decision making.

"Integration of Agriculture and Science - Phase VIII- Environmental Studies"

Networking project 1999-2000
Project director: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Project objectives include the following:
*The implementation of phase VII in continuing and enhancing integration activities between agriculture and science.
*To heighten awareness of the effects of human activities on our environment.
*The development of attitudes, knowledge, and skills essential for the maintenance and improvement of water quality in our watersheds and ground water.
*The development of communication skills through the use of Internet.
*The development of scientific methods, laboratory techniques, and the use of current technology of water analysis.
*The collaborative sharing of data with consortium schools and the public.
*The continuation of cooperation in agriculture/science education through an educational field day among the many consortium schools.
*The broadening involvement of biotechnology in plant genetics and its effect on the consumer.
*The acquisition of bio-monitoring techniques which will be used on area streams

Environmental Studies and the Use of Technology (I-672~00)

Individual project 2000-2001
Project Director Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

The understanding of the environment and man's impact on the environment is an important aspect of todays growing world population. By using technology students can use hands on activities to collect and monitor an environment that man has altered. As students collect and compile environmental data using this high tech equipment they will

Integration Ag/Science Phase IX-Environmental Studies (N-673-00)

Networking project 2000-2001
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

*The implementation of phase IX in continuing and enhancing integration activities between ag. and science.
*To heighten awareness of the effects of human activities on our environment.
*The development of communication skills through the Internet.
*The broadening involvement in macro-invertebrate studies as related to water quality.
*Continued acquisition of bio-monitoring techniques that will be used on area streams.
*The importance of providing quality environmental education to the students of the ESU 7 agricultural area is essential and will provide a continued opportunity for student to become responsible citizens.

Environmental Education in a Micro Environment (I-4-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Tom Wheeldon/ Kevin Behrens, Schuyler

The need to understand, analyze, and predict the causes and affects of environmental problems will be lifelong skills learned from this environmental micro study project.

Integrating Electricity Phase II (I-12-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Tom Hagewood/ Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

As industry becomes more automated there is an increasing need for students with more modern training in electricity and electronics.

Aquaponics - A Study of Integrated Food Production (I-14-01)

Individual project 2001-2002
Contact Persons: Kevin Behrens/ Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

An aquaponics system can be used to teach both aquaculture & hydroponics as a way of addressing environmental friendly food production.

Integration Ag/ Science Phase X - Environmental Studies (N-1-01)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Districts: Boone Central, Howells, Lakeview, Osceola, Schuyler, David City, Humphrey, Leigh, Palmer, Shelby, Twin River.

The groundwater and surface water testing will continue and phase X will address a method of more efficiently growing vegetable crops with a minimum of water and without soil.

Advanced Welding Technology / Students with Special Needs (I-4-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Current units of instruction do not meet the needs of industry as it relates to TIG welding. By providing updated technology special needs students would have a better opportunity for success.

Integration Ag/Science Phase XI-Environmental Studies (N-1-02)

Networking project 2001-2002
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler
Districts: Boone Central, Cedar Rapids, Clarkson, David City, Fullerton, High Plains, Howells, Humphrey, Lakeview, Leigh, Osceola, Palmer, Schuyler, Shelby, Twin Rivers

Phase XI will continue addressing a method of more efficiently growing and marketing vegetable crops with a minimum of water and without soil. This project will also focus on tissue culture. An extension of water quality testing in 2002/03 for Phase XI will be the incorporation of GPS technology.

Advanced Metal Working Technology (I-2-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Metal Technology units to include design components that stress mathematics and blue print reading, linking with local industry needs and CCC articulation.

Integration of Agriculture and Business Management (I-14-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Tom Wheeldon, Schuyler

Through integration of Business-Entrepreneurship, Agriculture Business and Marketing students will develop needed business skills for success in both Agriculture and Business Management.

"Integrating Math and Family and Consumer Science"

Individual project 1999-2000
Project director: Virginia Whidden, St Edward

This project connects students in Math and FCS classes with learning skills necessary to their successful entry into the work force. These skills include problem-solving and decision making. Other skills include concepts in savings, investments, buying skills, and budgeting. In addition, students will use a hands-on approach to math by relating principles of geometry to quilt-making.

Auto CAD 2000, Upgrading Skills (Year 7) (N-2-03)

Networking project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Steve Williams, Schuyler

Upgrading current Auto CAD systems and training would further students skills in order to be competitive in the work force.

"Vocational Awareness and Communication Skills for Today's Workplace"

Individual project 1992-93
Contact Person: Sue Wilgocki, Silver Creek

This program will help make students aware of work opportunities, on-job communication, and problem solving skills. The "Applied Communication" class deals with 11th and 12th grade levels and will integrate the 9th and 10th grade communication classes.

Entrepreneurship Project (I-17-02)

Individual project 2002-2003
Contact Person: Patty Wolstenholm. Cross County

These technological resources would allow students the opportunity to utilize technology in a creative manner and develop and implement an entrepreneurial project.

Incorporating New Technology into FCS Curriculum (I-15-03)

Individual project 2003-2004
Contact Person: Patty Wolstenholm, Cross County

Students have a need to apply their computer skills and creative talents while learning employable skills and/or skills for life by using the newest technology equipment in the textile field.

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"Vocational Videos"

Individual project 1994-95
Contact Person: Ruth Zrust/Connie Sugden, Albion

This project was a grant for video camera to basically produce videos and use tape recorders to be used by Albion and other schools to view what Albion is doing in vocational classes. They can also take the place of field trips, view various work environments, evaluate student progress and promote the school district.

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