Karin Huttsell

Huttsell's project titled "Rub-a-dub-dub, Science in a tub!" brings necessary science concepts and hands-on activities to kindergarten through second-grade students in an easy-to-use tub with instructions. As a science teacher at Hickory Center Elementary School, Huttsell has found that the hands-on aspects of the subject can be a great motivator for her students. She plans to coordinate the project components to meet state science and math standards for the students. The tubs may include items such as rock samples, prisms, sand, soil and magnifying glasses. The children will be able to use the hands-on activities in the tubs as a class every week throughout the school year. Huttsell plans to evaluate the success of the activities and make necessary changes in order to share the tubs with other teachers. The tubs may possibly be loaned to parents over the summer as an enrichment tool for their child. Huttsell's ultimate vision is to put science in the hands of all of her students. Huttsell resides in Ft. Wayne.