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Michelle Benigno The Health Adventure 828-665-2217 ext. 318 |
The Mountain Satellite Office serves math and science teachers in Western North Carolina. Our goal is to create a community of teachers and schools who use technology to improve the teaching of science and mathematics. The office is housed at The Health Adventure, a health and science museum in Asheville. The Mountain Satellite service area includes Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Swain, Macon, Jackson, Haywood, Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Madison, Yancey, Mitchell, McDowell, Rutherford and Polk counties. |
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Do you want to integrate technology into your classroom but don't have the funds to purchase your own equipment? Teachers who participate in Science House technology workshops and who teach in the counties served by the Mountain Satellite Office are eligible to borrow equipment for use in their classroom.
If you are not sure if you qualify, contact the Mountain Satellite Office.
If you meet the requirements and want to reserve equipment online, click here.
Administrators: Book The Science House workshops for your teachers
Teachers: Find upcoming workshops in Western North Carolina
Teacher Survey (please do not complete this survey unless you have been asked to by a Science House employee)
The Mountain Satellite Office offers a variety of services for teachers, schools and districts who wish to implement an inquiry learning program in a variety of formats: place-based, problem-based, case study, project-based, and more.
Click here for an example from Brush Creek Elementary School - Project Green
The following grant programs for teachers and students involve the Mountain Satellite Office. If you are interested in collaborating with The Science House in Western North Carolina, please contact the Mountain Satellite Office Coordinator.
TIME/Transylvania
Madison Golden LEAF
LASER - WRESA Golden LEAF Grant
NOAA Preserve America
Use the links below to find useful resources for your classroom:
Curriculum links from The Science House
Resources for teachers and schools in Western North Carolina
