DRI Science Alive Green Boxes
Eligibility
Nevada K-12 public and private schools. Teachers borrow Green Box kits at no cost for multi-week classroom units.
Program Goals
DRI's Science Alive Green Boxes provide Nevada teachers with free, ready-to-use environmental science kits. Each kit contains materials for a complete classroom unit on topics including water science, air quality, and Nevada ecosystems.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Contact DRI through dri.edu/science-alive to request a Green Box kit. Rolling availability depending on kit inventory.
Cycle Notes
Rolling availability. Contact DRI to check current kit inventory and schedule.
Grant Award Amount
Free kit loans. No cash award. Teachers borrow kits and return them after the unit.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- CHARGE Battery Pack for micro:bit — a compact rechargeable power solution that makes micro:bit projects fully portable
- Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Frequently Asked Questions
How do NV teachers access DRI Green Box kits?
Contact DRI through dri.edu/science-alive. Kits are loaned at no cost.
What topics do Green Box kits cover?
Environmental science topics including water, air quality, and Nevada ecosystems.
Is there a cost?
No. Kits are free to borrow for Nevada teachers.
How long can teachers keep kits?
Kits are typically loaned for 2+ weeks per classroom unit.
How do Forward Education kits complement Green Boxes?
Our Climate Action Kit extends the environmental science learning in DRI Green Boxes with coding and data collection components.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Nevada standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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