Goals of Project

	To increase student interest and participation in science courses and science careers.
	To ensure equal opportunity to learn for rural and poorer school systems in Alabama by providing access to modern technology.
	To enhance science teacher's ability to provide challenging and stimulating instruction to all students through curriculum development and staff development opportunities.
	To establish a teacher network among high school science teachers and between high school teachers and Athens State University faculty.

Background Information
In May of 1994, the Alabama State Legislature appropriated 1.97 million dollars to establish the Alabama Science in Motion program to provide significant laboratory experiences for all students enrolled in high school biology, chemistry, and physics classes. The legislation established six pilot sites for the 1994-95 school year, each being housed at one of the eleven in - service centers throughout the state. Each site has two vans, and each van is equipped with over $90,000 worth of state-of-the-art equipment. The vans are driven by certified science teachers with classroom experience.

In August of 1995 the legislature provided funding to continue the ASIM program and add five new sites at the remaining in-service centers. The North Alabama Teacher Exchange housed at Athens State University selected a Chemistry van. Chemistry teachers from the ten school systems served by the North Alabama teachers exchange were invited to participate.

In 1996, Biology was added at ASU and in 2006, a Physics van was added

Science in Motion Staff

Ms. Joyce Waid Director	Nancy Giles AMSTI-ASIM Secondary Science Specialist
Jeff Woods AMSTI-ASIM Secondary Science Specialist

Frequently Asked Questions
What does it cost my school/system to have the van visit?
It costs absolutely nothing for the van to visit your school.

What does it cost if equipment gets broken at my school?
It costs absolutely nothing if equipment gets broken at your school.

How do I schedule the van to visit my school?
Simply call the Science In Motion office (256-233-6539 / 233-6560) and you can schedule any time that is not already committed.

How do I get involved in this unique program?
To get involved, call Ms. Joyce Waid , 256-216-6622