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Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition

By James Biehle | August 19th, 2009

Indianapolis “Met” High School Science Addition
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF INDIANAPOLIS, Indianapolis, IN
Scope: Science lab consulting and planning for an addition to inner city charter high school, one of the “Big Picture Schools.” Project includes two flexible science lab/classrooms, a shared prep area, a student science project space, a distance learning classroom, a weather and seismic activities [...]

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The right formula

By James Biehle | June 2nd, 2009

Inside/Out's latest project working with Battle Creek Unlimited Inc. and Battle Creek Public Schools to relocate the Math and Science Center as part of Battle Creek's downtown revitalization plan.

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STEM Education Coalition

By James Biehle | April 6th, 2009

The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Coalition works to support STEM programs for teachers and students at the U. S. Department of Education, the National Science Foundation, and other agencies that offer STEM related programs.

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Project Lead The Way

By James Biehle | April 6th, 2009

Project Lead The Way® is all about teaching and learning. The hands-on, project and problem-based PLTW® approach adds rigor to traditional technical programs and relevance to traditional academics.

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Troy High School

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

Science Addition and Renovations
ENLARGED CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, Troy, New York
Scope: Programming, planning and design of major addition and renovations to Troy High School including 18 science lab/classrooms, 11 math labs, science and mathematics remedial spaces, science research space, and a large, high-bay, flexible student project space. Envision Architects PC, Albany, NY, architect of record.

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Christian Brothers College

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

Multi-Use Facility
Christian Brothers College, St. Louis, MO
Scope: Proposed renovation/expansion to existing gymnasium to provide a 1500 seat multi-use facility for competitive sports, theater arts and concerts.

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American High School

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

American High School
Dade County Public Schools, Hialeah, FL
Scope: New prototype high school for 2,600 students.

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Appoquinimink School District

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

Appoquinimink School District, Middletown, DE
Middletown High School Renovation/Addition
Scope: Major functional and accessibility renovations and additions to operating high school.

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Alexis I Dupont School District

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

Middle School Renovation/Addition
ALEXIS I. DuPONT SCHOOL DISTRICT, Greenville, DE
Scope: Complete functional and accessibility renovations and addition to operating middle school.

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Mehlville School District

By James Biehle | December 2nd, 2008

Needs Analysis and Master Plan
MEHLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, St. Louis, MO
Scope: Interactive development of district-wide facility needs through the early twenty-first century, including analysis of demographic projections, new teaching methods, and technological innovations.
Science Addition and Commons, Mehlville Senior High School
MEHLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, St. Louis, MO
Scope: Three story science addition including 11 labs, storage and prep facilities; [...]

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This important article from The Science Teacher about safe chemical storage should be read by school superintendents, principals, facility managers, science supervisors and science teachers alike. Dr. Ken Roy discusses unsafe conditions seen daily in school science departments around the country, and offers a list of remedies. Download »
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Designing innovative facilities for K-12 education is the backbone of Inside/Out Architecture. From early childhood education through high school, we believe that each school’s requirements are unique and should respond to the needs of the primary users, the students.

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- NSTA Guide to Planning School Science Facilities (Book review)
  Everything you need to design cutting-edge science facilities is provided in the second edition of NSTA’S Guide to Planning School Science Facilities.
  In accordance with the National Science Education Standards, suggestions for the development of quality science facilities are provided. One of these recommendations is first to complete a curriculum review, because curriculum should shape the [...]
- The Importance of Planning School Science Facilities
  Science is a hands-on subject in which students experience science by carrying out investigations. Generally these investigations require equipment and materials to be set up before a class starts and taken down when the class ends. Planners should determine the appropriate cost of new or renovated science facilities before budgets are set as their costs [...]

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