Pioneer math teacher earns Carson City Schools Foundation mini-grant
William Arthur Ward wrote, “Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.” If curiosity is the wick, then John Corbitt has likely found the match.
Mr. Corbitt, a math teacher at Pioneer High School, is one of the 10 educators who were recently awarded mini-grants from the Carson City Schools Foundation. See the full list of grant winners here.
This grant will be used to fund a rocketry program at Pioneer High School. Mr. Corbitt expects students to use 3D printing, math, and science to create a model rocket.
According to Estes Rockets, rocketry is an excellent way to help students understand in a number of scientific concepts, such as aerodynamics.
There are also many math skills involved in rocketry. Problem solving, geometry, graphing, and calculating formulas are all necessary skills for precise rocket construction.
In addition to having many educational benefits, rocketry is a lot of fun. Experiential learning is an effective way to engage students and cement knowledge. Indeed, it is creative educators like Mr. Corbitt who will help to inspire tomorrow’s innovators.