Sherri Baron, Christy Crowley and Karen Kantolak

The team’s innovative idea, “Squanto’s Squad,” is focused on integrating hands on learning with technology. Elementary students at Lafayette Elementary School will learn about Squanto, an indigenous man who helped the pilgrims during their first visit to the North America, and aquaponics, which is a sustainable practice for communities and schools. They will compare the  similarities in the agricultural practices of the 1600's to today's modern aquaponics practices. The project combines history, geography, science, math and technology to help students understand the importance of sustainability, planting, and healthy eating practices.