Background and Mission
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 Humboldt State University around STEM education. In 2014, this partnership resulted in Zane partnering with ENGR215 Introduction to Design to build sustainable infrastructure.
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
The Spring 2014 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 education at their Eureka, CA location.
- Spring 2014 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Bernoulli Bike Blower A bicycle powered machine to demonstrate the Bernoulli principle. -
Garden Update A major upgrade of the existing garden focusing on easy maintenance. -
Rainwater Catchment A rainwater catchment system to support the garden and edible landscaping. -
Upcycled Disc Golf An upcycled disc golf basket using skateboards and a 55 gallon drum. -
Songbird Refuge An songbird refuge made from replicable upcycled components in a songbird corridor. -
Bridge Competition Tester A testing machine for testing during bridge building competitions. -
Edible Landscaping An integrated edible landscaping on the Zane campus. -
Mobile Greenhouse A mobile greenhouse for starting seeds that wheels from class to sun. -
Upcyled Caddy A system of upcycled caddies for use in the classroom.
