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University of Michigan-Flint

Carman-Ainsworth High School Flint, MI

Conceptual Mathematics II Unit Topic: Pentominoes, Point-Slope form of a line, finding the hypotenuse, and programming

Life Science: Jeopardy-Evolution Review

Physics: Java Nuclear Power Reactor, Internet research, Interactive Physics, and Physics Lab.

Student and School Populations Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Services

I taught at Carman-Ainsworth High School in Flint Township, MI.

Carman-Ainsworth is a Class A school, and has a student population of about 1,500 students.

I taught in a Conceptual Math class. It differs from a normal math class in that it is designed to give a hands-on, experimental, real-world approach to mathematics. Also, I worked in a Life Science class that is an alternative to taking a standard biology coarse. Third, I work in a Physics class that uses a physics computer lab.

Technology Environment Vision and Goals School Technology Goals

All classroom have a networked computer and printer in them for the teachers use. They have an online attendance system.

Also, classrooms are equipped with a television set, aVCR and an overhead projector.

There are 6 LCD projectors available. Most of the computers are Dell GX240, GX260, or GX270.

Technology that is shared, but accessible in computer labs, or equipment on carts:

DVD, Laser Disc, and Video cameras

Over 350 computers

State-of-the-art science; writing, drafting, physics, technology and career education labs.

Resources in the library or media center are:

4 Search Catalog Computers

20 computers networked to a color printer

They also have a fully operational distance learning classroom, and they are actively involved in the countywide GenNET project.

Firewalls and Border managers limit the web pages students may view.

Also, an Appropriate Use Policy and a school identification card are required to use the computers.