<strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2010</strong> IMPACT II ADAPTER GRANTS<strong>The</strong> inspiration for Adapter Grant projects on this page comes from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Education</strong><strong>Fund</strong>'s Ideas with IMPACT catalogs.Each page of the catalog features a different project developed by a Miami-DadeCounty Public Schools teacher and available for adaptation exactly as they are orwith modification to meet a classroom’s needs. A catalog has been publishedannually since 1990. <strong>The</strong> most recent catalogs are available online in thepublications section at www.educationfund.org.In addition to the Ideas with IMPACT catalogs, IMPACT II links all 22,000+ M-DCPSteachers through the annual Idea EXPO & <strong>Teacher</strong> Conference held each autumn,grant awards and curriculum idea packets.A Powerful Choice: Bystander or Rescuer?Disseminator: Sharon GluekAdapter: Melanie Norris, Lake Stevens MiddleA Wonderful World of Word FamiliesDisseminator: Linda BlanchfieldAdapters: Cheryl Hall, Gateway Environmental k-8Sheila Rivera, Spanish Lake Elem.ABC Quilting BeeDisseminator: Ellen SkidmoreAdapter: Lisa Braye, Crestview Elem.Active Learning Snack TimeDisseminator: Susan RosenthalAdapter: Carol Newport, Meadowlane Elem.Anne Frank: <strong>The</strong> StoryDisseminator: Ileana Ascher-AlamoAdapter: Shameeka Akins, F. C. Tucker Elem.Be Water SmartDisseminator: R. Sampedro & M.GomezAdapter: Lunetta Stocker, Rockway MiddleBooks in a BindDisseminators: Latha Murali & Teresa AcostaAdapters: Eugenio Gant, Carol City Elem.Gail Timmons, Kendale Elem.Boys Comic Book ClubDisseminator: Janis Jordan, PhD.Adapter: Kathleen Capellades, Centennial MiddleButterfly BonanzaDisseminator: Nancy SaleAdapters: Ellen Skidmore, Gulfstream Elem.Maria Paredes, Carol City Elem.Check It Out!Disseminator: Marlene FigueroaAdapter: Andre Hill, Centennial MiddleCNI Edible GardenAdapters: Maggie Green, Country Club MiddleMelissa Martin, Country Club MiddlePat Kuentzel, South Miami k-8 CenterCreate an In-Class College FairDisseminator: Shawn DeNightAdapter: Latoya Woodley, Robert Morgan Ed.Ctr.Designing for the FutureDisseminator: Jennifer WilliamsAdapter: Ann Luke, Biscayne Gardens Elem.Don Quijote para jovenesDisseminator: Xose AlvarinoAdapter: Carol Robles, Palm Springs North Elem.Easy 3D for You and MeDisseminator: Peter DeMercadoAdapter: Sabine Augustave, Carol City Elem.Effects of Soil Contaminants onEnvironmentDisseminator: Walters ChesoAdapters: Mirtha Muller, Twin Lakes Elem.Zenaida Ulloa, Kendale Lakes Elem.Aleida Menendez, Sweetwater Elem.In the GreenDisseminator: Kathleen CattieAdapter: Gwen Foote, Nautilus Middle<strong>The</strong> Holocaust Memorial:A Living Lesson on Man's InhumanityDisseminator: Dr. Miriam KassenoffAdapters: Alexandra Chace, Santa Clara Elem.Georvonia Bailey, Norland MiddleDavid Jessup, Morningside Elem.Holocaust RememberedDisseminator: Deedee TonerAdapter: Lisa Boone, Keys Gate CharterKeeping Students EngagedDisseminator: Linda BlanchfieldAdapter: Mirna Miranda, North Hialeah Elem.Leapholes, the GameDisseminator: Monica RosalesAdapter: DeeDee Conte, Bob Graham Ed. CenterLearning through ArchitectureDisseminator: Marilyn RigginsAdaptesr: Eric Hankin, DASHAbena Robinson, Biscayne Gardens Elem.Math Around the BlockDisseminator: Zenaida UlloaAdapter: Valerie Mills-Stuart, Pine Lake Elem.Millionaire ClubDisseminator: Dr. Tarja GeisAdapters: Elizabeth Bouza,Nancy Arribas, Nancy GutierrezDevon Aire K-8 CenterMosaics and Your WorldDisseminator: Debra GaudetAdapter: Susan Castillo, Gulfstream Elem.Once Upon a Math LessonDisseminator: Marlene FigueroaAdapter: Carole Slonin, Bob Graham Ed. CenterProject MathDisseminator: Maria MonteroAdapter: Elaine Abreu, Homestead SeniorRadical ReadersDisseminators: Cary Cabrera & Marcia CardonaAdapters: Jean Mozell, Goulds Elem.Patti Ward, Sunny Isles Beach Elem.Recycle & Reuse to Learn 3 RsDisseminator: Mayra PerezAdapter: Kathleen Capellades, Centennial MiddleRecycling with the Great MastersDisseminator: Mike FlaumAdapters: Karyn Arellano, Pinecrest AcademyJane Guarino, Campbell Drive Elem.Mavy Torres, Pinecrest PreparatoryMarlene Kohn, Bel-Aire Elem.Mayra Perez, Coral Reef Elem.Replicas of Life during the HolocaustDisseminator: Meital Taly FurerAdapters: Alexandra Chace, Santa Clara Elem.Adrienne Hurley, Norland MiddleShopping for Life SkillsDisseminator: Carmen GardinerAdapter: Trudy Edell, Homestead SeniorSuper Fast PlantsDisseminator: DeeDee ConteAdapter: Bridgit Coley, Renaissance Middle<strong>The</strong>re is NO AwayDisseminator: Mercy AycartAdapter: Kristin Hoyer, Nautilus MiddleWacky, Wild Science AdventureAdapters: Joani Stein & Nadine Ferranti,Devon Aire k-8 CenterHeather Pryce, Goulds Elem.Words of WisdomDisseminator: Linda BlanchfieldAdapter: Mercedes Collera, Pinecrest AcademyWorld Literature ExpositionDissemiator: Michelle SinghAdapter: Isabel Mederos, Bob Graham Ed. 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