Snohomish County PUD is awarding grants to local schools for science, technology, engineering and math projects. Science-related educational projects earned schools across multiple districts a total of 13 mini-grants.

The grants help schools incorporate energy and water education into their curriculum.

Four schools from Edmonds School District earned grants for the following classes:

Brier Elementary, Shannon Gonsalves, fourth-sixth grade

After working with a Motion and Design science kit, students will build solar cars to learn about the alternative energy source and enhance their understanding of STEM concepts.

Edmonds Elementary, Christy Diefendorf & Karyn Heinekin, fourth grade

Students will gain valuable hands on experience by creating and studying electrical circuits using Snap Circuits kits.  In conjunction with the Snap Circuits, students will also learn about renewable and nonrenewable energy sources in order to make better choices as consumers of energy.

Martha Lake Elementary, Anna Walter, fourth grade

Students will build models of wind generators to create energy in alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards.  Students will also extend their learning of technology by designing experiments with circuitry using Makey Makey boards.

Meadowdale Middle School, Diana Browne, seventh-eighth grade

Consistent with state standards, students will use tools and models to see and experience energy transfers and transformations in a variety of systems.  A water turbine model will teach students how most of our electricity is generated in the Northwest — through hydropower — making it relevant for students.