We have several sale items including magnetic algebra tiles, large rolls of polarizing filter, pre-school chairs and much more! Prices range from $1.25-$15.

 

Pre-school chairs (hold up to 40 pounds) just $1.25, available in red and green.

Large rolls of polarizing filter (21”x36”) on sale for $12.

Magnetic Algebra Tiles $15.

9/14 STREAM: Going beyond STEM, we will integrate curriculum to engage students with thoughtfully designed lessons and projects.

9/14 Science for the Non-Scientist: Have you been asked to teach science for the first time but do not have the background? Are you intrigued by science but intimidated by it?

9/28 Crazy 4 Math: Start the new school year with activities and ideas that address Pre-K through 2nd grade math concepts.

9/28 Get Your Message Across: Animate it with 3D Avatars: Learn to use freeware to construct dialogues and 3D animated characters to act it out.

Register today at http://www.raftbayarea.org/workshops.

Our workshops are for educators of all types: preschool, TK-12th grades, home-school, after-school, and community groups. Earn credit and have fun in RAFT’s hands-on workshops! All RAFT workshops offer you the opportunity to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from San Jose State University.

If you have any questions about our workshop program, please contact Vanessa at workshops@raft.net or (408) 213-7209.

Does my school sponsor memberships?

We are often asked about group-sponsored membership opportunities. To see if your school or group provides RAFT memberships, please visit:

http://www.raftbayarea.org/registered-institutions

When is the next membership sale?

Members who renew RAFT membership early receive a special $10 discount off the normal fee of $35.  If you missed this opportunity, the next sale will be in November, at our annual Gobble, Gobble Thanksgiving week event. All memberships will be priced at $25.00!

BINGO! Join in the fun!

RAFT has created a new BINGO game to introduce you to the resources we offer. All members can play. Participate and win a nifty RAFT prize! Winners will be drawn monthly and there is no limit to amount of times a member can submit a completed BINGO card. Visit RAFT San Jose or Redwood City to get started today!

All BINGO card winners will be notified via email or phone!

Monthly Theme: Arts in Education!

To help you make the most of the products, free Idea Sheets, and other resources that RAFT has to offer, we have launched monthly themes to help enhance your curriculum. In preparation for Arts in Education Week (September 8-14), we’re currently featuring:

• Scalloped Circle String Art
• Foil Art
• Faux Stained Glass
• EVA Foam
• Stamp Pads and much more!

See the displays at RAFT for more great ideas to celebrate the arts and stay tuned for fall holiday events. 

RAFT Celebrates Santa Clara County Teacher Recognition Nominees!

On September 26, 2013, in addition to other items, all honorees will receive a gift package from RAFT including a Hands-on Activity Kit and complimentary membership. RAFT has helped to honor these educators for many years. Please join us in congratulating them!

Floating Compass 10-Pack

The floating compass is a useful tool for detecting the magnetic fields of magnets and of the Earth.  Make a simple compass with a magnetized needle to demonstrate the properties of magnetic materials and show that magnets have north and south poles.  Using the floating compass provides a visual example of how like poles repel each other.  Curriculum topics for grades 4 – 12 physical and Earth & space science that can be covered using the Floating Compass activity include properties of materials, magnetic fields and poles, and orienteering.  RAFT’s Mini Magnet Wands kit is a great activity to learn from and use as a tool along with the Floating Compass!

RAFT Activity Kits and Idea Sheets

Arts in Education Idea Sheets

Animated Flip Books

Cap Maracas

File Folder Frames

Folded Flutter-bys

Ojo de Dios

The City of San José Go Green Schools Program

Solar Impulse

The Solar Impulse airplane will be flying across the USA this Spring/Summer (2013) starting in California (NASA Ames Moffett airfield). One of the principal objectives of the “Across America” mission is to educate, engage and give the young generation the opportunity to see for themselves what clean energies can achieve today. (please feel free to click on the link to watch the short clip below that presents our project) http://www.solarimpulse.com/videos_presentation/us_clip.html

With that in mind, the Solar Impulse team would has organized events for high school students and teachers to visit and see the plane at the NASA Ames Moffett airfield on Saturday, April 20th and between the 22nd and 26th of April.

Teacher grants are here and teachers can join the mailing list using the link:

http://www.venturesfoundation.org/programs/teacher-grants

Science Education Resource Center (SERC)

San Jose Go Green http://www.sanjoseca.gov/esd/schools/greening/recycling_supplies_form.asp

EPA http://www.epa.gov/pick5/

NASA Explorer Schools- Teach STEM? NASA Explorer Schools Can Help With That!

SOFIA Science Center

Artspiration