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Science Projects Grants
for
Middle School Teachers
in Santa Clara County, CA
Purpose
The purpose of the Science Project Grant Program is to assist teachers in supervising students' science projects to enter in the Synopsys Championship and/or science-o-rama!.
There are two types of Science Project Grants available to middle school teachers: (1) Full Science Project Grant and (2) Partial Science Project Grant.
What Grants are Available to Middle School Teachers?
Middle schools teachers can apply for either a Full Science Project Grant, OR a Partial Science Project Grant. Teachers can apply for either, but not BOTH
Who Qualifies to Apply for a Full Science Project Grant?
Applications will be accepted for a Full Science Project Grant ONLY from teachers who intend to devote a MINIMUM of 3 hours outside normal classroom hours, per project for projects entered in the Synopsys Championship and/or
Teachers who intend to devote a MINIMUM of 2 hours outside normal classroom hours, per project for projects entered in science-o-rama!
Verification of hours spent outside normal classroom time must be submitted by a principal or administrator.
The Full Project Science Grant includes BOTH a stipend and science project materials and supplies.
Teachers supervising student projects exclusively during normal classroom hours may NOT apply for a Full Science Project Grant.
Who Qualifies to Apply for a Partial Science Project Grant?
Applications will be accepted for a Partial Science Project Grant from teachers who do not qualify for, or do not wish to apply for a Full Science Project Grant.
The Partial Grant provides science fair materials and supplies, ONLY.
If you want to apply for a Partial Science Project Grant, skip the information below and proceed to Apply for Partial Science Project Grant
The Synopsys Championship
The Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship is the Regional Science Fair, open to students in grades 6-12. It is organized and administered by volunteers from the Santa Clara Valley Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA). A minimum of two Grand Prize winners advance to the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
science-o-rama!
science-o-rama! is a science fair or display, held by your school, that you organize at a location, date and time that you determine.
Expectations for Teachers / Full Science Project Grant
- Per Project Grant awarded, provide a minimum of 2 hours, outside normal classroom hours, of direction, guidance and assistance to students developing science projects to be entered in the your school's science-o-rama!
- Per Project Awarded, provide a minimum of 3 hours, outside normal classroom hours, of direction, guidance and assistance to students developing science projects to be entered in The Synopsys Championship
- Example: A teacher applies for a total of 15 Science Project Grants: 3 Grants for projects to be entered in science-o-rama! and 12 Grants for projects to be entered in The Synopsys Championship.
- The teacher must spend 6 hours (3 projects X 2 hours), outside normal classroom hours, supervising the projects to be entered in science-o-rama!; and must spend an additional 15 hours (5 projects X 3 hours), outside normal classroom hours, for projects to be entered in The Synopsys Championship.
- Notify a principal or school administrator that a Principal Verification Form must be submitted to the Foundation to verify the hourly requirements (above).
- In advance, arrange an ongoing process of verification with a principal or administrator.
- Encourage students to undertake projects of significant depth and term.
- If entering projects in the Synopsys Championship, provide direction, guidance and assistance to ensure the proper and timely submission of applications.
- Submit information in lieu of a W-9 tax form and a Form DE542 (Note: the Grant is taxable income. Foundation Grants of $600 are reported to the IRS on a 1099 tax form. Foundation Grants of any amount are reported to the California EDD on Form DE542.)
- Work with other teachers at your school participating in the Science Project Grant Program to select a SCHOOL CAPTAIN who will be responsible for placing one order for materials for your school.
- Name or re-name your school's science fair "Synopsys Outreach Foundation science-o-rama!"
- Indicate in all school materials that your science-o-rama! is sponsored by The Synopsys Outreach Foundation.
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Key Provisions of a Science Project Grant for Teachers with Entrants in the Synopsys Championship
- A $75 per project Teacher Grant, payable directly to the teacher and based on the number of projects accepted and entered in the Synopsys Championship
- A $10 per project Materials Grant, payable directly to the school, for project materials, equipment, application fees, etc.
- Project Poster Boards.
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Key Provisions of a Science Project Grant for Teachers with Entrants in science-o-rama!
- A $50 per project Teacher Grant, payable directly to the teacher and based on the number of projects accepted and entered in science-o-rama!
- A $10 per project Materials Grant, payable directly to the school, for project materials, equipment, application fees, etc.
- Materials DONATED to your school to help with your science-o-rama!, including:
- Project Poster Boards (for each student)
- science-o-rama! posters (10 per school)
- science-o-rama! adhesive stickers (3" round)
- "I Did It!" science-o-rama! participant ribbons (one for each student)
- Rosette place ribbons (three each of first, second, and third place)
- Certificates of Participation (with a blank space for student name)
- Kudos candy bars
- Balloon Arch (assembled, 20 ft. long, delivered on the day of your science-o-rama!)
NOTE: To order these materials, each participating school will be contacted
shortly after October and asked to identify a SCHOOL CAPTAIN to serve as a
point of contact.
The SCHOOL CAPTAIN will be asked to submit ONE request for science-o-rama!
materials, on behalf of all the teachers participating in the Science Project
Grant Program at your school.
Captain's Request Form
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Grant Guidelines and Limitations
- Principal Verification Forms for projects entered in the Synopsys Championship must be received by the Foundation no later than April 1, 2009.
- Principal Verification Forms for projects entered in science-o-rama! must be received by the Foundation within 10 days following the event.
- Science Project Grants are available only to public schools, or private schools with 501(c)(3) non-profit status. (check with school administrator if unclear)
- Science Project Grants are available only to schools in Santa Clara County, California.
- Grants are awarded on a per project basis.
- A maximum of three students may work on one project.
- A teacher may apply for a maximum of 15 Science Project Grants.
- A teacher may apply for a combination of 15 Science Project Grants (e.g., a teacher may receive grants for 3 projects for the Synopsys Championship, and 12 projects for science-o-rama!, or any combination not to exceed a total of 15 projects).
- A project may not be double counted (e.g. a teacher may not receive 2 Science Project Grants for the same project entered in The Synopsys Championship and science-o-rama!).
- Science Project Grants are not awarded for Technical Papers.
- The overall number of Science Project Grants available for distribution to teachers is limited.
- Currently, there is no limit on the number of teachers at each school that may participate in the Grant Program. However, in order to ensure an equitable distribution of Grants, the Synopsys Outreach Foundation may choose to impose a limit if necessary.
- Project applications for the Synopsys Championship must be submitted and approved by the Santa Clara County Science and Engineering Fair Association (SCVSEFA). For details, please consult the web site at www.science-fair.org
- Projects entered in science-o-rama! will be reviewed and approved by the teacher through a process of his/her own choosing.
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Balloon Arches
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All information regarding delivery of a balloon arch to your school should be sent directly to Balloonatics. This includes new delivery dates, changes to existing dates, delivery locations, etc. Ballonatics is our vendor; please deal directly with them.
Call 408-866-8206 or email jana@balloonaticsevents.com
We strongly urge that you contact Balloonatics at least one week prior to delivery to CONFIRM your order and delivery specifics.
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Science Project Grant Application
- Applications may be submitted no later than October 15.
- Please apply as soon as possible. The number of Grants is limited, and the application process WILL BE CLOSED once the quota is reached, and may close well before the October 15 deadline.
- Science Project Grant Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The number of grants is limited!
- Please note that completing a Science Project Grant Application does not enter the project in any of the science fairs.
- Click here to apply for:
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