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.
- Spring 2021 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Bat and Bird Boxes
These bat and bird boxes house migratory and local birds along the migratory bird corridor that goes through campus. -
Trashcan Hand Sanitizer
The trashcan hand sanitizer is a portable hand sanitizer dispenser for the students and staff at Zane Middle School. -
Math Path 2021
The 2021 Math Path is utilized by 8th grade math classes to teach important math concepts. -
Triangle of Life 2021
The triangle of life creates a more visually appealing and long lasting area that is interactive and educational for students. -
Snowboard Benches
The snowboard benches are recycled and up-cycled benches that are safe for students and adults to sit on.
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
- Spring 2020 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Upcycled Cornhole Boards
Cornhole boards constructed to showcase upcycling materials -
Desalination Device
Desalination Device used to capture condensation to display the change from evaporated water to condensed water -
Math Activity Forum
Collaborative page used to help teachers and parents teach kinesthetic math to 6-8th graders -
Upcycled Bench
Upcycled benches used to showcase aesthetically pleasing outdoor seating -
GBike bicycle generator
A bike that produced renewable energy by pedaling and power electronics -
Rectangle of Doom
Alternatives to improving the durability of the Rectangle of Doom at Zane Middle School -
Library Mural
Artistic piece mounted on the library front desk -
Triangle of Death Redesign
Alternatives to improving the triangle of death at Zane Middle School
Spring 2019
The Spring 2019 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 2019 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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classroom hangout area Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
wall garden Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
scaled planetary solar system Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
P.E. equipment cart Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
sundial rectangle benches Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
triangle of rebirth Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
alternative desk Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
hall of fame redesign Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
pedal desk Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
concession cart 2019 Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment.
Spring 2018
The Spring 2018 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 2018 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Portable outdoor classroom seating Benches that meet the students seating needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
Portable teaching station Podium and whiteboard that meet the teachers needs in an outdoor classroom environment. -
Outdoor math classroom A grid used to teach difficult math concepts to middle-school students. -
Portable stage An 8ftx16ftx8in elevated platform for student performances. -
Portable cubbies Portable, stack-able cubbies intended to de-clutter a classroom. -
Headphone racks Headphone storage device with laser-etched historical figues. -
Solar robot station 2 A reboot of the solar charging station. -
Upcycled benches Benches constructed from upcycled materials. -
Permeable concrete 3 A pathway made from concrete that is permeable to water.
Spring 2017
The Spring 2017 semester of ENGR215 Introduction to Design worked with Zane Middle School to design and build sustainable and educational infrastructure and apparatuses that supports K-8 STEAM education at their Eureka, CA location.
- Spring 2017 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Compost A two bin compost system for the garden. -
LED pendulum wave machine An inspiring crystal LED pendulum to teach about waves. -
Sundial An sundial in the concrete entrance that relies on students to tell time. -
Standing fidget desk A fidget desk solution to the modern fidget craze and science. -
Shake table An earthquake simulator machine that is powered by a drill. -
Portable green screen A large portable green screen for the video editing class. -
Camera obscura An antique inspired modern camera obscura. -
Movable instrument storage A robust solution to inadequate violin and viola storage. -
tessellating concrete path Concrete path beautification of the main entrance using a tessellating falcon stamp. -
Mulch Makeover A new landscape design, which incorporates plants that are drought tolerant, evergreen, and low maintenance.
Spring 2016
The Spring 2016 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 2016 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Robotics Competition Table A table constructed for Lego EV3 Mindstorm sumo robotics competitions. -
Interactive Watershed An interactive watershed model to demonstrate point and non-point pollution. -
Vacuum Bazooka A vacuum bazooka demonstration that launches projectiles using pressure differential. -
Square Wheels A square wheel demonstration that challenges the norm while demonstrating mathematical concepts. -
Lego Makerspace A mobile Lego work-space with storage capacity. -
Permeable Pathway A permeable pathway connecting existing permeable and impermeable paths. -
Concession Cart A concession cart for Zane Middle School students to use during snacktime. -
Gutter Repair An innovative solution for gutter waterfalls in the Zane Middle School quad. -
Mobile Greenhouse A mobile greenhouse for students to grow their own starts. -
Mobile Wedging Table A mobile wedging table for the ceramics department.
Spring 2015
The Spring 2015 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 2015 - ENGR 215 Intro to Design Projects - Zane Middle School
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Disc golf course A 9-hole disc golf course created from upcycled materials. -
Triangle of Life An aesthetically pleasing landscape that serves as a hub of activity for students. -
Native memorial garden An upgrade of the memorial garden including pervious concrete paths and native plants. -
Rainwater gutter fix A simple gutter fix using upcycled street signs and designed to match the campus. -
Animal visitation center A chicken coop and separate goat enclosure that are both designed to be inside a classroom. -
Resonance demonstration A visual demonstration of resonance made from recycled redwood, subwoofer and metal. -
Solar station A solar powered charging station that can power robots, phones, and any USB charable device. -
Probability machine A 3ft x 5ft quincunx probability machine made from upcycled wear plates. -
Archimedes screwpump A classroom device that demonstrates the engineering and science behind water transportation. -
Multiple rocket launcher A six-shot paper rocket launcher using PVC, solenoid valves, a Schrader valvevand a bicycle pump. -
Recyclable cleaning station A cart used to clean cafeteria recyclables.
Spring 2014
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.
Here is some of the press from 2014: