Patti Haataja and Allie Norton

Haataja’s and Norton’s innovative teaching idea, “Neuroscience Investigation,” focuses on expanding the current science and electronic programs at Covenant Christian School. With the Voya grant, students involved in the project will be able to understand brain functions by investigating, hands-on, how neurons work. Students will use innovative kits to construct electronic items that test hypotheses that they create which will demonstrate the sensitivity of neurons and muscles and how they interface with each other to react to stimuli. The students will also have an opportunity to learn about the newest technology for prosthetics and neuron activity and gain an understanding of this hands-on learning experience through “real science”.