::THE LATEST AT::
FLORIDA HOUSE

 
A SPECIAL THANKS TO
GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
 
As you may have seen in our last newsletter, John Lambie led an extraordinary workshop in partnership with Collaborative Labs at St. Petersburg College.  A primary goal of the "Home On Earth" workshop was to begin to develop a Learning Network of partners around Florida House exhibits and STEM Education.  Much success was achieved in developing innovative processes around 3rd grade STEM education and how it will translate into the next Florida House hands-on exhibit.  
 
This innovative process could not have gotten off the ground without the support of Gulf Coast Community Foundation.  One highlight of this innovation has to do with STEAM (adding "Arts" to STEM) Education which stimulated a great conversation about using graphics and technology for innovative education.  Participants and facilitators alike had a wonderful and productive experience which will carry over as they discuss next steps for developing curriculum and exhibit materials this summer.  If you are an educator, artist or citizen and would like to get involved in the Home On Earth project, please do not hesitate to contact us at theflhouse@gmail.com.
 
  

FLORIDA HOUSE INSTITUTE COLLABORATES WITH
SCTI ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING STUDENTS 

 

SCTI Instructor, Jeff Jackson, is collaborating with our Executive Director, John Lambie, to engage architectural drafting students. Jackson's class has been presented with the opportunity to draft and render various aspects of a real life project--the Florida House! This is a win-win situation.  This helps the Florida House by providing detailed interpretations of current plans and designs and it helps the students to gain some real life experience.  About the collaboration, Instructor Jeff Jackson says,

 

"What a great opportunity for our students to be a part of a live and ongoing project and to work with respected professionals in the community."

 

ANNOUNCEMENT::
DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS 2014 HOUSING FORUM  
 
You can check out the Agenda HERE
You can register HERE.

::NEXT VOLUNTEER DAY AT FLORIDA HOUSE::

This Saturday, March 1, 2014

DEMOLITION, CARPENTRY + CONSTRUCTION
 Time: 8AM - 1PM
More Info: Project Manager Dale Lewis at 941.780.1285

As usual, coffee & Snacks will be provided.

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