The Carson City School District, on behalf of the Rotary Club of Carson City, is pleased to announce Ms. Amy Riddle, Science and STEM teacher at Eagle Valley Middle School as the winner of a $5,000 Grant. The grant will fund a student-led citizen science initiative that will establish a permanent water quality monitoring station on the Carson River, adjacent to Eagle Valley Middle School.
The purpose of the Rotary Grant is to provide funding for a school, department or teacher(s) to implement an innovative, classroom-based project that meets the following criteria.
- Aligned to specific Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) and
- Aligned to specific strategies within Empower Carson City, 20227, the district’s strategic plan
Project F.L.O.W. (Future Leaders Observing Water), the water quality monitoring station initiative, is designed to connect students with authentic science experiences that extend learning beyond the classroom. More than 900 students in grades 6-8 at the school will engage through science classes, with extended leadership opportunities for members of the Green Biz Kidz Club. Additionally, with the Rotary funding, students will be able to build civic responsibility for their local watershed with the specialized tools and technology required for consistent, long-term monitoring.
More than half a dozen applications from educators were received for the competitive grant. The Rotary Club of Carson City awards the annual grant as part of its commitment to supporting and recognizing educational achievement. The club also funds college scholarships and other educational opportunities for local young people. To learn more about the Rotary Club of Carson City and its education and community projects visit carsonrotary.org.
