CASE STUDY: THE DISCOVERY ZONE AND SOLAR POWER STATIONINSTALLATION

AYA Instruments installed a solar power station and weather station in the Discovery Zone to help educate Fort Cherry students about solar energy and energy consumption. The Discovery Zone is used by students in grades K-12 of all content areas for several projects and activities, as well as staff and community members of the Fort Cherry School District. The project was funded by a $20,000 STEAM grant for the 2015-2016 school year. The Discovery Zone includes a weather station, solar panels, vertical and shade gardens, self-watering systems, living salsa wall, ant farm, and a wall mural. The project resulted in a collaborative environment where students, educators, administrators, and grant donor could relax and learn.