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The RAISE Pac is designed to meet the needs of students with and without disabilities and their teachers. This packet can be used as an instructional enrichment with groups or classes of high-performing third grade students. This packet can also be used with groups or classes of eighth or ninth grade students showing slower than typical academic growth.

RAISE Pac Questionnaire

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  • So be used by previous participants (If you have not participated in any of our programs, please click Applications to learn more about applying and funding).
  • RAISE Pacs are elaborate lessons or units to help include special need students in learning science and mathematics.
  • Pacs will be distributed at conferences, workshops and Rasem 2 Partners Retreat.

The Radio Project is most appropriate for fourth through seventh grade students with and without disabilities, and is a one and a half day weekend workshop where the students learn

  • Basic radio theory
  • Become familiar with electronic components and terminology
  • Apply theory and terminology to correctly assemble a radio using a circuit board
  • Learn soldering techniques
  • Learn wire cutting techniques
  • Practice safety with soldering and wire cutting
  • Follow a technical manual to assemble a product
  • Conduct tests to determine adequacy of soldering
  • Use the completed product at home

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Radio Project.
Students from Radio Project

Students from Robot Project

The Robot Project is most appropriate for fourth and fifth grade students with and without disabilities.

  • Learn basic mechanical and electrical engineering theory
  • Learn basic robot theory
  • Become familiar with electronic components and terminology
  • Learn safety measures apprpriate to the task
  • Apply theory and terminology to correctly assemble one of three robot models in teams using a circuit board
  • Learn soldering techniques using a soldering iron, solder and solder wicks
  • Learn how to use other laboratory tools including wire cutters, goggles, screwdrivers and pliers
  • Practice safety with laboratory tools
  • Follow a technical manual to assemble a product.
  • Conduct tests to determine adequacy of soldering.
  • Race the completed robots in teams within three classifications.

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Robot Project.
The Secret Garden project is most appropriate for kindergarten through fifth grade students with and without disabilities. This project centers on science activities such as temperature readings, populations of life cycles, and study of plants and animals. Activities include:
  • development of scientific observation skills through data collection, plant growth and development charts, and experiments tailored to students at various grade and ability levels
  • investigations of environmentally friendly agricultural methods through handson learning (organic gardening; natural pest control)
  • development of student understanding of ecology, botany, agriculture, nutrition, and self-sufficiency
  • increase in parental and community involvement in student learning and achievement
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Secret Garden project .
The Venus Flytrap Tissue Culture project is most appropriate for tenth through twelfth grade students with and without disabilities where the students
  • learn basic knowledge of tissue culture
  • learn basic terminology
  • learn sterilization techniques in tissue culture
  • learn the use of scalpels and forceps in separating petioles of Venus flytraps
  • learn to divide a stage 2 Venus flytrap culture into multiplication medium
  • learn principles and methods of autoclaving
  • practice autoclaving
  • learn to transfer cultured plantlets into potting medium
  • learn ways to care for Venus flytraps
  • conduct group presentations
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Venus Flytrap Tissue Culture project .

The Archaeology project is most appropriate for nineth grade students with and without disabilities. This is an inclusive project centered around science-related activities. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Students will

  • Learn important terminology (e.g., culture, adobe, Anasazi, etc.).
  • Apply terminology to PowerPoint presentations.
  • Apply knowledge and construction skills to create an experimental adobe structure.
  • Participate in field trips to the Gila Cliff Dwellings and to the Taos Pueblo.
  • Create a scale model of a Taos Pueblo building.
  • Develop a PowerPoint presentation of the activities of the project.

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Archeology Project .
The Making a Butterfly Garden project is most appropriate for third through fifth grade students with and without disabilities. This project centers around natural science. The students will gain an understanding of how they can combine reading, writing, research skills and art in one project. Students will:
  • gain an understanding of plant life that attracts and supports butterfly populations
  • learn about butterfly societies
  • gain communication skills serving as garden guides
  • engage in journal writing and record keeping
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Making a Butterfly Garden project .

The Archaeology Survey project is most appropriate for ninth grade students with and without disabilities. This is an inclusive project centered around science-related activities. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Students will

  • Learn important terminology (e.g., culture, adobe, Anasazi, etc.).
  • Apply terminology to PowerPoint presentations.
  • Apply knowledge and construction skills to create an experimental adobe structure.
  • Participate in field trips to the Gila Cliff Dwellings and to the Taos Pueblo.
  • Create a scale model of a Taos Pueblo building.
  • Develop a PowerPoint presentation of the activities of the project.

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Archeology Survey Project .

The Shape and Race Derby project is most appropriate for fifth through eighth grade students with and without disabilities. This project centers around mathematics, science, and computer activities. Students will:
  • keep a daily journal
  • draw diagrams
  • record speed over distance
  • use computer printouts
  • work together in teams to complete a goal
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Shape and Race Derby project.
The Sky's the Limit: An Earth and Space Science Project is most appropriate for eighth grade students with and without disabilities. Students will
  • learn about characteristics of planets and stars in our solar system
  • learn applications of optics to space science (e.g. lenses and mirrors)
  • access and retrieve technical information via the Internet
  • discuss science and engineering applications including space probes,
  • colonies, and rovers
  • visit appropriate field-based sites including planetariums and observatories
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Sky's the Limit.

The Using SMART Board project is most appropriate for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students with and without disabilities. This project centers around mathematics activities. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Students will use the SMART Board and Pen to:

  • Write in electronic ink.
  • Draw diagrams and illustrate ideas.
  • Highlight important information.
  • Touch the screen to control the computer.
  • Engage in drill and practice.
  • Experience simulations from interactive math websites.
  • Save, print, or e-mail notes.

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Using Smart Board Project .

RASSI 2003 Project is most appropriate for seventh through tenth grade students with and without disabilities. This is an inclusive two-day camp centered around science-related activities. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Students will

  • Construct solar powered amphibious vehicle (from a kit).
  • Construct and use a solar oven (from Scratch).
  • Visit an observatory. (For example, the National Solar Observatory at Sacramento Peak, NM.)
  • Participate in a "Web Quest" (World Wide Web Q & A Assignment). Creation and presentation to peers of a PowerPoint presentation on what they learned during the week.

For more information, view the RAISE Pac about RASSI 2003 .
Inquiry-Based Science Curriculum project is most appropriate for fourth grade students with and without disabilities. In this project, students are engaged in the collection and analysis of data in attempt to draw reliable conclusions. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Activities include:
  • observing and collecting data on crayfish
  • conducting live animal studies based upon student questions
  • classifying animals by collecting images and descriptions
  • conducting experiments on floating and sinking
  • studying nutrition and food chemistry
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Inquiry-Based Science Curriculum project .

The Navigation project is most appropriate for sixth through eighth grade students with and without disabilities. This is an inclusive two-day camp centered around science-related activities. Activities are primarily hands-on in nature. Students will

  • Learn important terminology (e.g., azimuth, true north, quadrant, etc.).
  • Apply terminology to navigate a map (e.g., finding true north using a base plate compass and a 7 1/2 minute map).
  • Apply compass skills and practice pacing in an open field by working in teams to construct 50' x 50' triangles
  • Visit a wilderness park to participate in a compass run
  • Learn important information regarding navigation in relation to GPS technology, search and rescue, and fire fighting.
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Navigation Project.
The Assistive Technology and Literature for Students with Visual Impairments project is most appropriate for fourth and fifth grade students with and without disabilities. This project involves literacy activities for students with visual impairments. Students will work in a computer lab with appropriate assistive technology. Students will also engage in several community volunteer activities such as renovation of a pond. Students will:
  • write letters using computer technology
  • compete in timed typing activities
  • engage in planning a group project
  • create a shopping list and "shop" for materials
  • engage in a community renovation project
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Assistive Technology and Literature for Students with Visual Impairments project .
The RASSI Science with a Flare Summer Camp project is most appropriate for fourth through eighth grade students with and without disabilities. The summer camp was created to develop students' interest in science and math. This was done through a series of lessons that used rocketry and kite flying to teach science and math lessons. Participants were involved in the following activities:
  • write daily journals
  • make Fuji rockets
  • make tetrahedron kites
  • write letters
  • engage in classroom activities on Newton's Laws
  • make manila folder rockets
  • assemble solid fuel rockets from kits
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about RASSI Science with a Flare Summer Camp project .
The Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Introduction to Academics project is most appropriate for ninth through twelfth grade students with and without disabilities.
  • The first week of this project includes presentations from different university departments that provide support to students, in addition to daily sessions on mathematics and Web page training.
  • The second week consists of activities, including a number of thematic modules centered on the disciplines of engineering and science. The modules are hands-on and inquiry-based.
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Science, Engineering, and Mathematics: Introduction to Academics.
The Safe Outdoor Learning Environment project is most appropriate for kindergarten students with and without disabilities. What students do Through the construction of a water and physical activity playground center, special education students can fully participate in outdoor ctivities as part of an ocean science curriculum. Students will :
  • determine if objects sink or float
  • sort treasures they dig up in the sand into pennies and shells
  • estimate/predict how much water a sponge can hold
  • explain how wind affects blowing bubbles
  • explain the effects of gravity on beach volleyball
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Safe Outdoor Learning Environment project.
The Staring Up, Looking Down: Exploring Flight and Space project is most appropriate for sixth grade students with and without disabilities where the students
  • study the history of flight
  • access the internet for topical information
  • simulate space flight
  • build rockets
  • launch rockets
  • calculate speed
  • compare flight designs and results
  • compare forces
  • apply the Bernoulli Principle in the study of speed and pressure
  • collect and evaluate data
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about The Staring Up, Looking Down: Exploring Flight and Space.
The Outdoor Education project is most appropriate for fourth grade students with and without disabilities. This project is centered around environmental activities and lessons in the classroom and at a local lake.
  • A water district representative will give the history of the lake and agricultural uses of the water
  • A game warden will teach about habitats and demonstrate horns and antlers
  • soil conservation personnel will show a water pollution model
  • Forest service personnel will show fire equipment
  • Lake personnel will teach water safety
  • Students will decorate found rocks
  • National Guard representatives will work with parents to provide shelter and water for camping
  • Game and fish personnel will teach students about animal tracks
  • Students will get a lesson about different bird beaks
For more information, view the RAISE Pac about Outdoor Education project.

“This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Cooperative agreement No. HRD 0124198 and HRD 0622930.”

“Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.”

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