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Grant Recipient: Scott Brungardt Award Year: 2011 Destination: Central America
The Board of Directors of the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley is very pleased to announce that Mr. Scott Brungardt, biology teacher at Erie High School, has been selected as the 2011 Eleanor Venture grant recipient. Scott has been awarded $3,200 to travel to Central America in June, specifically Belize and Guatemala, to study both the ecology and culture of the region. His studies will include “exploring the vibrant world of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, the terrestrial ecosystems and rainforests of Belize and Guatemala, and the extravagant architecture, rituals and games of the ancient Mayan culture.” These explorations will strengthen his ability to develop standards-based life science curriculum steeped in real-world experiences. Once back in the classroom, he will be more effective in assisting his own students develop a clearer understanding of such concepts as the flow of matter and energy through an ecosystem, natural selection, photosynthesis and cellular respiration, and interdependence between various life forms. Scott will be able to bring these heady subjects to life for his students using the first-hand knowledge received during his trip.
 From L to R: Directors Joan Campbell, Lois Blackwood and Wendy Durst, TEV Recipient Scott Brungardt, Director Tom Caldwell, Director and Erie HS Principal Steve Payne, and Foundation staff Lora Lawrence and Julie Knaus.
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