Hands-on learning boosts sixth grade science at Kuemper Catholic
Fifth grade teacher Cyndi Baughman uses E-sets from an ISU Extension workshop to engage students in constructivist science. Students perform hands-on experiments to build understanding, with future plans to model a cell and emphasize active learning through trial and error.
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Cyndi Baughman
Kuemper Catholic
St. Lawrence
Baughman
Breda Fire Department Receives $57,298 FEMA Grant
Breda Fire Department wins a $57,298 grant under FEMA's Assistance to Firefighters Program with a project cost of $63,665. Ninety percent funded by the grant will allow replacement of 20 to 30 year old boots and equipment, add air packs from eight to twelve, and lift overall readiness for the 26 member department. U.S. Senator Tom Harkin announced the award and noted FIRE Act funding at $100 million nationally for its first year.
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Breda
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
U.S
Tom Harkin
Young
Harkin
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