Social Studies

2002
Majestic Symbol of Idaho: Monarch Butterfly
Recipients:  Lisa Ramsey and Judy Collins Hayden Lake Elementary
 A grant awarded to purchase materials for the care and raising of butterflies; garden materials to develop habitat. Fourth graders will receive a hands-on experience learning about one of our Idaho state symbols.

1999 
Fancy Flights
Recipient:  Steve Brown , Canfield Middle School
 A grant to research and build kites combing history with a hands-on project.

1998
Scholastic News Magazine
Recipient:  Paula Morano, Ramsey Elementary School
A grant to provide Scholastic News Magazine to four third grade classes.
News Currents & News Matters
Recipients:  Barbara Crow, Linda Bennett, and Nan Spinazza, Fernan Elementary School
 A grant to provide weekly film strips and video that presents world events in a problem solving and a critical thinking format.
Interactive Globes For Geographic Literacy
Recipient:  Carol Quiring, Lakes Middle School
A grant to create excitement & enthusiasm while students explore geography through the use of Odyssey Atlasphere.

1997
Economic Summit - Our Global Economy
Recipient: Laura Vincent, Lake City High School
 A grant to allow students to participate in an economic summit that will enable them  to understand global economy and how nations must use and trade resources.
Global Consciousness & Cultural Awareness II
Recipients: Pamela Agrue-Kiefer and Brook Ziehnert, Fernan Elementary School
A grant to provide experiences that will develop an understanding and appreciation of the rich diversity of customs and contributions from the many cultures in America.
News Currents & News Matters
Recipients: Barbara Crow and Linda Bennett, Fernan Elementary School
A grant to provide weekly filmstrips and video that presents world events in a problem-solving and critical thinking format.
The Adventure Continues
Recipients: Nancy Muller, Ann Porter Brown and Kim Duncan, Winton Elementary School
 A grant for students to develop a sense of the world outside their community by taking them on a tour of many countries.
Scholastic News Magazines
Recipient:  Paula Marano, Ramsey Elementary School
A grant to provide Scholastic News Magazines to four third grade classes.
Trucker Buddies
Recipients:  Cindi Ulen and Ranee Woodall, Borah Elementary School
 A grant to allow students to communicate with a Trucker Buddy and learn about communities, distance, travel time, road and weather conditions, weight and geography.