Product Spotlight - February 2010
Creativity Express
Created by former Disney animators and professional educators, Creativity Express is interactive art education software for children ages 7-12. The program is a blend of animated storytelling and interactive activities that teach the principles of art and provide the tools for creative self expression. The program contains 16 modules that explore the elements of art and creativity, and projects that allow children to put these concepts to use in artwork that they can create on the computer with the digital paint software included or with their own traditional art supplies.
www.madcaplogic.com
Pilot Rock Benches
Pilot Rock benches provide seating for all kinds outdoor sports. Benches are available with or without backrests. The all-welded frame is hot-dipped galvanized for maximum protection from the elements. The athletic benches can have either portable or stationary installations, and come in several lengths. There is even a new wall-mounted bench. The seat/back material can be wood, aluminum, recycled plastic or coated steel in team colors. The Pilot Rock product line includes picnic tables, pedestal grills, park and street site benches, campfire rings, bike racks, trash and recycling receptacles and lids, lantern poles, and more.
www.pilotrock.com
3D Magic Mounts by Miller Studio
Miller Studio has introduced 3D Magic Mounts for crafts, projects, and themed bulletin boards. The boards can be transformed into a three-dimensional look. Included are three different thicknesses (1/32", 1/8" and 3/16") of removable tape that can be stacked to give depth to your elements. All are acid-free, removable, and repositionable. Additionally, more fun projects can be found on the company's Web site.
www.magicmounts.com
ERC Disinfecting Performance Wipes
ERC Wiping Products, Inc. stocks pre-saturated Disinfecting Performance Wipes with a new and improved formula that kills 99.9% of bacteria and viruses in 15 seconds, including the flu virus and MRSA. Performance Wipes are EPA registered and are manufactured with an antibacterial formula that cleans, deodorizes, and disinfects in one easy step. Wipes are safe on most surfaces, contain no benzyl-alcohol, bleach, citrus or phenol, and are packaged 2 rolls to a case with 700 sheets per roll. ERC Performance Wipes are a low-cost and highly effective solution for providing a healthier and safer environment for the staff and children at your facility.
www.ercwipe.com
Trampoline Learning
Make the aesthetic world come alive with Trampoline. Inspire creative thought and expression while your budding artists explore all the great movements in art from Prehistoric times to the present. With hundreds of lessons, hands-on activities, links to great works of art, and endless arts & crafts supplies, Trampoline's Web site is your total art class supply center. Beautiful art-themed school fundraising ideas are included.
www.trampolinelearning.com
StageRight Portable Staging
Versatility, flexibility, and reliability combine to make StageRight portable staging a great choice. Use the same components to set up seating risers or stages in shapes and sizes that can change from one event to the next for optimum flexibility. Using the same decks and supports, the multi-purpose staging can be configured in a variety of ways. Save time with fewer supports to set up and tear down as decks bridge both front-to-back and side-to-side for maximum stability in every configuration. There will be a return on investment that will make your budget go further.
www.stageright.com
Classroom 121
Classroom 121 is an at-your-fingertips high school physics curriculum. Their comprehensive DVD series spans a year of algebra-based high school level physics. The curriculum can be quickly and easily used in conjunction with any existing program and all high school algebra-based physics textbooks. Each lesson includes a fun and entertaining topic introduction applied in a real life setting, a step-by-step lecture with demonstrations, building train of thought, and formula application, and concludes with worked out examples applying concepts and formulas. www.Classroom121.com
Duro-Last Roofing
Since 1978, Duro-Last Roofing, Inc. has manufactured a custom-prefabricated, reinforced, thermoplastic single-ply roofing system that is ideal for any flat or low-sloped commercial, industrial, or institutional application. Extremely durable and easily installed without disruption to daily building operations, the Duro-Last roofing system is also leak-proof, resistant to chemicals, fire, and high winds, and virtually maintenance-free. The highly reflective white membrane delivers real energy cost savings and can also help in obtaining credits toward LEED and LEED-EB certification. A new Duro-Last roof is ideal for retrofit applications.
www.duro-last.com
Star Line Ultra Friendly from Pioneer Athletics
In 2009, Pioneer Athletics introduced the first-ever Environmental Protection Agency "Design for the Environment" designated field paint with their Brite Stripe Ultra-Friendly product line. Today, Pioneer has announced a second EPA recognized paint named Star Line Ultra Friendly, the companion product to their paint-in-a-box sprayer, the Star Striper. Just like Pioneer's previously released Brite Stripe Ultra Friendly, Star Line Ultra Friendly is completely free of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and includes more readily biodegradable components than ever before.
www.pioneerathletics.com
Kromer Field Commander
Kromer has introduced an evolutionary and revolutionary product that will save time and money on athletic field maintenance. The Field Commander is a fully hydraulic riding unit that grooms, paints and remove lines, sprays, applies logos, conditions, and does all the necessary functions to maintain both natural turf and synthetic turf fields. Available with 32+ attachments (that can quickly and easily attach or detach), the Field Commander can be customized to meet your needs and budget. The Field Commander can even transform into a utility vehicle offering a versatile utility box.
www.kromerco.com
OpenClassroom from Aspen Learning
Aspen Learning, an education technology provider, has announced the launch of a new version of its OpenClassroom server. The new hardware is based on the very popular Intel Atom processor 330 (dual core). It is twice as fast as the previous version, and will be available at the same affordable price. OpenClassroom enhances 21st Century Skills through safe student collaboration and secure teacher/student communication, and improves teacher productivity with its intuitive learning management tools designed for K12. It also includes generous file storage and appropriate content.
www.aspenlearning.com
Stage-Scope from Stagecraft
Turn your multi-purpose room or gym into a 16-foot-deep platform in minutes with the Stage-Scope Retractable Stage. Stage-Scope sets up in minutes with no tools required and stores within 4'-6" from the back wall. Save money over conventional platforms by lowering your cost per square foot. Standard platform widths are 24', 26', 28', 30', & 32'. Stage-Scope includes: Lighting & Dimming System, Protection Curtain, Valance & Front Curtains, Cyclorama Curtains, steps, guard rails, platforms, and ADA Ramp package w/transport carts.
www.stagescope.com