Editing Zane Middle School

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Zane Middle School is a 6th - 8th grade STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Magnet School located in Eureka California. In 2013, Zane partnered with [[Cal Poly Humboldt]] around STEM education. In 2014, this partnership resulted in Zane partnering with [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] to build sustainable infrastructure. Since then, Introduction to Design and Zane Middle School have entered into a long-term partnership resulting in significant sustainable infrastructure and curriculum augmentations to Zane Middle School.

Zane's mission is "...to ensure that our students expand their knowledge and skills while enhancing their self-worth and personal responsibility within a nurturing environment that provides challenging learning opportunities tailored to the unique needs and interests of middle-level learners."

== Projects ==

=== Spring 2021 ===

The Spring 2021 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school.

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File:Birdhousefinal.png|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School bat and bird boxes|Bat and Bird Boxes]]'''</big><br>These bat and bird boxes house migratory and local birds along the migratory bird corridor that goes through campus.

File:Trashbot_Final.png|<big>'''[[Zane middle school trashcan hand sanitizer|Trashcan Hand Sanitizer]]'''</big><br>The trashcan hand sanitizer is a portable hand sanitizer dispenser for the students and staff at Zane Middle School.

File:MathPathFullView.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School math path 2021|Math Path 2021]]'''</big><br>The 2021 Math Path is utilized by 8th grade math classes to teach important math concepts.

File:Triangle_of_Life_Final.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School triangle of life 2021|Triangle of Life 2021]]'''</big><br>The triangle of life creates a more visually appealing and long lasting area that is interactive and educational for students.

File:An_image_of_the_final_product.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School snowboard benches|Snowboard Benches]]'''</big><br>The snowboard benches are recycled and up-cycled benches that are safe for students and adults to sit on.

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=== Spring 2020 ===

The Spring 2020 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with Zane Middle School to design helpful education tools and improve current areas at the middle school

<gallery caption="[[E215 Introduction to Design projects|Spring 2020 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects]] - Zane Middle School">

File:Upcycled_cornholeFINAL.png|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School upcycled cornhole boards|Upcycled Cornhole Boards]]'''</big><br>Cornhole boards constructed to showcase upcycling materials

File:Zaniacs_Final.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School lean with it rock with it|Desalination Device]]'''</big><br>Desalination Device used to capture condensation to display the change from evaporated water to condensed water

File:Twolightsources.jpg|<big>'''[[Middle school math activity forum|Math Activity Forum]]'''</big><br>Collaborative page used to help teachers and parents teach kinesthetic math to 6-8th graders

File:ZMSHANI_finalbench.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School upcycled bench|Upcycled Bench]]'''</big><br>Upcycled benches used to showcase aesthetically pleasing outdoor seating

File:Techne_2020_Bikeseatframe_v4.1_Small.png|<big>'''[[Sierra Nevada University GBike bicycle generator|GBike bicycle generator]]'''</big><br>A bike that produced renewable energy by pedaling and power electronics

File:Rectangle_of_Doom_Main1.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School rectangle of doom 2020|Rectangle of Doom]]'''</big><br>Alternatives to improving the durability of the Rectangle of Doom at Zane Middle School

File:ZaneMiddleSchoolLibraryMural.jpeg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School library mural|Library Mural]]'''</big><br>Artistic piece mounted on the library front desk

File:TOD_Before_Planters.jpg|<big>'''[[Zane Middle School: TOD-19|Triangle of Death Redesign]]'''</big><br>Alternatives to improving the triangle of death at Zane Middle School

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=== Spring 2019 ===

The Spring 2019 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[Zane Middle School|Spring 2019 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School]]">
File:TeamWastedPotential_TreeBookshelf.JPEG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School classroom hangout area|classroom hangout area]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Zanewallgardenfinalproject.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School wall garden|wall garden]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Jupiter_Concrete.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School scaled planetary solar system|scaled planetary solar system]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:TeamEnterpriseTeam%26Cart.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School P.E. equipment cart|P.E. equipment cart]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:FinalBenchsmaller.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School sundial rectangle benches|sundial rectangle benches]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Geometrees_FinalProject.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School triangle of rebirth|triangle of rebirth]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Final_Design_of_Adjustable_Desk.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School alternative desk|alternative desk]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Picture_Frames_in_the_case.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School hall of fame redesign|hall of fame redesign]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Zane_pedal_desk_Final-design.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School pedal desk|pedal desk]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Falconstein.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School concession cart 2019|concession cart 2019]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
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=== Spring 2018 ===

The Spring 2018 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[Zane Middle School|Spring 2018 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School]]">
File:Oudoorclassroom.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School portable outdoor classroom seating|Portable outdoor classroom seating]]'''</center></big> Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Final.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School portable teaching station|Portable teaching station]]'''</center></big> Podium and whiteboard that meet the teachers needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
File:Final corrdinate grid.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School outdoor math classroom|Outdoor math classroom]]'''</center></big> A grid used to teach difficult math concepts to middle-school students.
File:Image10.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School portable stage|Portable stage]]'''</center></big> An 8ftx16ftx8in elevated platform for student performances.
File:IMG 0174.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School portable cubbies|Portable cubbies]]'''</center></big> Portable, stack-able cubbies intended to de-clutter a classroom.
File:Mansa.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School headphone racks|Headphone racks]]'''</center></big> Headphone storage device with laser-etched historical figues.
File:TeamWoodenLionsSRCS.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School solar robot station 2|Solar robot station 2]]'''</center></big> A reboot of the solar charging station.
File:Side by side.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School upcycled benches|Upcycled benches]]'''</center></big> Benches constructed from upcycled materials.
File:Permeablepath18 Finalpath 2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School permeable concrete 3|Permeable concrete 3]]'''</center></big> A pathway made from concrete that is permeable to water.
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=== Spring 2017 ===

The Spring 2017 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 STEAM education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[E215 Introduction to Design projects|Spring 2017 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects]] - Zane Middle School">
File:Zanecompost_onedoordown.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School compost|Compost]]'''</center></big> A two bin compost system for the garden.
File:HMF2.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School pendulum wave machine|LED pendulum wave machine]]'''</center></big> An inspiring crystal LED pendulum to teach about waves.
File:IMG 2728.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School sundial|Sundial]]'''</center></big> An sundial in the concrete entrance that relies on students to tell time.
File:Zane_standing_fidget_desk_Final_design.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School standing fidget desk|Standing fidget desk]]'''</center></big> A fidget desk solution to the modern fidget craze and science.
File:Shaketable_final.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School shake table|Shake table]]'''</center></big> An earthquake simulator machine that is powered by a drill.
File:GreenScreen_1.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School portable green screen|Portable green screen]]'''</center></big> A large portable green screen for the video editing class.
File:Bellowextend.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School camera obscura|Camera obscura]]'''</center></big> An antique inspired modern camera obscura.
File:InstrumentStorageFinishedside.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School movable instrument storage|Movable instrument storage]]'''</center></big> A robust solution to inadequate violin and viola storage.
File:FinalDesign_ZaneGrounds_Triangle.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School tessellating concrete path|tessellating concrete path]]'''</center></big> Concrete path beautification of the main entrance using a tessellating falcon stamp.
File:ZaneMulchMakeoverFinaldesign.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School Grounds Work Mulch Makeover|Mulch Makeover]]'''</center></big> A new landscape design, which incorporates plants that are drought tolerant, evergreen, and low maintenance.
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=== Spring 2016 ===

The Spring 2016 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[E215 Introduction to Design projects|Spring 2016 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects]] - Zane Middle School">
File:RS Table Expanded.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School robotics table|Robotics Competition Table]]'''</center></big> A table constructed for Lego EV3 Mindstorm sumo robotics competitions.
File:Finalduhinteractive.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School interactive watershed|Interactive Watershed]]'''</center></big> An interactive watershed model to demonstrate point and non-point pollution.
File:Final bazooka.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School vacuum demonstration|Vacuum Bazooka]]'''</center></big> A vacuum bazooka demonstration that launches projectiles using pressure differential.
File:Final project.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School square wheel demonstration|Square Wheels]]'''</center></big> A square wheel demonstration that challenges the norm while demonstrating mathematical concepts.
File:Connectingsign.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School lego makerspace|Lego Makerspace]]'''</center></big> A mobile Lego work-space with storage capacity.
File:Permeablesampledemonstrationwmakyle.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School permeable pathway|Permeable Pathway]]'''</center></big> A permeable pathway connecting existing permeable and impermeable paths.
File:CCC completecart.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School concession cart|Concession Cart]]'''</center></big> A concession cart for Zane Middle School students to use during snacktime.
File:TsunamiSideView.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School waterfall gutter fix|Gutter Repair]]'''</center></big> An innovative solution for gutter waterfalls in the Zane Middle School quad.
File:The Starting Box Greenhouse.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School starter box mobile greenhouse|Mobile Greenhouse]]'''</center></big> A mobile greenhouse for students to grow their own starts.
File:The Imagineers.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School wedging table|Mobile Wedging Table]]'''</center></big> A mobile wedging table for the ceramics department.
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=== Spring 2015 ===

The Spring 2015 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[E215 Introduction to Design projects|Spring 2015 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects]] - Zane Middle School">
File:DGteampic.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School disc golf course|Disc golf course]]'''</center></big> A 9-hole disc golf course created from upcycled materials.
File:Final_Design_Triangle_of_Life.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School triangle of life|Triangle of Life]]'''</center></big> An aesthetically pleasing landscape that serves as a hub of activity for students.
File:Garden-conclusion.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School native memorial garden|Native memorial garden]]'''</center></big> An upgrade of the memorial garden including pervious concrete paths and native plants.
File:TeamLiveWire_Cover_Photo.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School rainwater gutter fix|Rainwater gutter fix]]'''</center></big> A simple gutter fix using upcycled street signs and designed to match the campus.
File:Zane Middle School Hill.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School animal visitation center|Animal visitation center]]'''</center></big> A chicken coop and separate goat enclosure that are both designed to be inside a classroom.
File:Zane resonance at the math fair.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School resonance demonstration|Resonance demonstration]]'''</center></big> A visual demonstration of resonance made from recycled redwood, subwoofer and metal.
File:20150422_215257.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School solar station|Solar station]]'''</center></big> A solar powered charging station that can power robots, phones, and any USB charable device.
File:GID_Painting3.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School probability machine GID|Probability machine]]'''</center></big> A 3ft x 5ft quincunx probability machine made from upcycled wear plates.
File:thumbnail_appropedia.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School Archimedes screwpump|Archimedes screwpump]]'''</center></big> A classroom device that demonstrates the engineering and science behind water transportation.
File:MultipleRocketLauncher.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School multiple rocket launcher|Multiple rocket launcher]]'''</center></big> A six-shot paper rocket launcher using PVC, solenoid valves, a Schrader valvevand a bicycle pump.
File:P1010120.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School recyclable cleaning station|Recyclable cleaning station]]'''</center></big> A cart used to clean cafeteria recyclables.
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=== Spring 2014 ===

The Spring 2014 semester of [[ENGR215 Introduction to Design]] worked with [https://www.facebook.com/ZaneMiddleSchool Zane Middle School] to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.

<gallery caption="[[E215 Introduction to Design projects|Spring 2014 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects]] - Zane Middle School">
File:Poster. final design.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School Bike Blower|Bernoulli Bike Blower]]'''</center></big> A bicycle powered machine to demonstrate the Bernoulli principle.
File:Final_garden_pic.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School garden update|Garden Update]]'''</center></big> A major upgrade of the existing garden focusing on easy maintenance.
File:AlmostFinal.jpeg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School rainwater catchment|Rainwater Catchment]]'''</center></big> A rainwater catchment system to support the garden and edible landscaping.
File:DeckedOutDiscCatcher.PNG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School upcycled disc golf|Upcycled Disc Golf]]'''</center></big> An upcycled disc golf basket using skateboards and a 55 gallon drum.
File:Don't_Draw-Pot.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School songbird refuge|Songbird Refuge]]'''</center></big> An songbird refuge made from replicable upcycled components in a songbird corridor.
File:Final_step_pic.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School RIPSAW|Bridge Competition Tester]]'''</center></big> A testing machine for testing during bridge building competitions.
File:IMG 1462.jpg|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School edible landscape|Edible Landscaping]]'''</center></big> An integrated edible landscaping on the Zane campus.
File:Zane_mobile_greenhouse.JPG|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School mobile greenhouse|Mobile Greenhouse]]'''</center></big> A mobile greenhouse for starting seeds that wheels from class to sun.
File:Final_Caddy%27s.png|<big><center>'''[[Zane Middle School upcycled caddy|Upcyled Caddy]]'''</center></big> A system of upcycled caddies for use in the classroom.
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Here is some of the press from 2014:

* [http://www.times-standard.com/localnews/ci_25760217/zane-middle-school-hsu-partner-engineering-projects Times-Standard: Zane Middle School, HSU partner on engineering projects]
* [http://www.humboldtmade.com/blogs/pat-bitton/people-powered-partnerships-humboldt Humboldt Made: People powered partnerships - Humboldt]
* [http://www.eurekacityschools.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1709:zane-partners-with-hsu-engineers-to-improve-learning&catid=42&Itemid=369 Eureka City Schools: Zane Partners with HSU Engineers to Improve Learning]

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