Timeline and budget from earlier project iteration (CGIU 2009)

Table 1. Project Pyramid 2.0 Timeline

Anticipated Launch Date: October 1, 2009

Duration: October 2009 – October 2010 (1 Year)

DATE	ACTION / EVENT
October 2009	Action · Develop Experiential Science Curriculum
November 2009	Action · Implement Teacher Training – Module 1 · Secure & Prepare Bio-gas Demonstration Site · Dhaka University (DU) Community Visit #1 · Vanderbilt & DU Videoconference #1
December 2009	Action · Procure Science Equipment & Instructional Materials · Set up Science Classroom & Laboratory
January 2010	Event · Launch Experiential Science Program – 1st Day of School 2010 Action · Launch Bio-gas Demonstration Site · Collect Student Baseline Data · Dhaka University (DU) Community Visit #2 · Vanderbilt & DU Videoconference #2
March 2010	Action · Implement Teacher Training – Module 2 · Organize & Host Community Visits from Neighboring Villages
June 2010	Action · Dhaka University (DU) Community Visit #3 · Vanderbilt & DU Videoconference #3
September 2010	Event · Baroipotol High School Science Fair Action · Collect Student Summative Data · Documentation for the purpose of replication · Dhaka University (DU) Community Visit #4 · Vanderbilt & DU Videoconference #4
October 2010	Event · Project Pyramid 2.0 University-wide Commitment Share Action · Report on Impact Evaluation of Science Program

Table 2. Project Pyramid 2.0 Budget

	Grade 7	Grade 8	Total
Number of Students	70	101	171		Exchange Rate (Taka/$): 69
Number of Students/Class	70	101	171
Activity	Unit Price (Taka):	# of Units	Total (Taka)		Total ($USD)
Building	Funded by Baroipotol	1	(300,000)		(4,348)
Labor/Training
Initial Teacher Training from MymensinghA	1,600	per day/2 weeks	19,200		278
Training from RangpurA	1,200	per day/2 weeks	14,400		209
Additional Teacher Training	1,300	per day/1 week	7,800		113
Transport Costs--TrainingB	4,300	5 total weeks	21,500		312
Lodging and Organization--Training	800	per day/6 weeks	28,800		417
Total Labor/Training			91,700		1,329
Transport/Communication/Documentation
Dhaka University Students-TransportationB	5,000	4 times a year	20,000		290
Dhaka University Students-Food Costs	750	per person/6 people/per day	13,500		196
Translation Services	10,000	8 transactions	80,000		1,159
In-country transportation, visas, food costs for Vanderbilt collaborators to visit	70,000	3 people	210,000		3,044
Housing costs for visiting Vanderbilt and Dhaka University partners	Funded by Baroipotol	27 individual visits (some together)/year	(300,000)		(4,348)
Collaboration with Vanderbilt and TeachersC	7,500	1	7,500		109
Collaboration between Dhaka Students and Vanderbilt	7,500	1	7,500		109
Computer for Communication	35,000	1	35,000		507
Printer and UPS for Power Flux	20,000	1	20,000		290
Projector (InFocus)	15,000	1	15,000		217
Documentation Materials-Dhaka Students	24,700	1	24,700		358
Documentation Materials-Baroipotol	24,700	1	24,700		358
Mobile Modem (Cost of Modem + Monthly Fees)	23,200	1	23,200		336
Total Transport/Communication			271,100		3,929
Classroom Furniture/Supplies
Desk/ChairsE	2,000	120	240,000		3,478
Chalkboards	800	10	8,000		116
Classroom Podium	1,300	2	2,600		38
Bulletin Boards	1,000	5	5,000		72
Formula Posters/Educational Décor	1,000	1	1,000		14
Resource Cabinets	12,000	10	120,000		1,739
Stationary and Supplies	20,000	1	20,000		290
Land for experiential learning space	Funded by Baroipotol		(200,000)		(2,899)
Total Building Materials			396,600		5,748
Science Materials
Chemistry
Flasks	500	20	10,100		146
JarsD	500	35	17,500		254
Thermoflasks	2,000	5	10,000		145
Bottles	35	30	1,050		15
Cork	5	30	150		2
U Turn Pipes	25	30	750		11
Electroplate Materials	2,000	1	2,000		29
Fundamental Elements (110)	14,000	1	14,000		203
Bunsen Burners	250	15	3,750		54
Chemistry-Other	10,000	1	10,000		145
Total Chemistry			69,300		1,004
Biology
Simple Microscope	14,000	3	42,000		609
Compound Microscope	14,000	3	42,000		609
SlidesD	200	35	7,000		101
Cover Slips	10	150	1,500		22
Scalpel Kits	500	10	5,000		72
Dissecting Trays	200	10	2,000		29
Magnifying Glass	200	60	12,000		174
Biology-Other	10,000	1	10,000		145
Total Biology			121,500		1,761
Physics
Slide CalipersD	200	60	12,000		174
Screw Gauge	200	60	12,000		174
Verneer Scale	120	60	7,200		104
Balance	1,500	2	3,000		43
Magnets	100	40	4,000		58
Resistors/Capacitors/Circuits	300	12	3,600		52
Ampmeter	750	3	2,250		33
Barometer	5,500	1	5,500		80
Electrometer	550	2	1,100		16
Simple Pendulum	500	3	1,500		22
Physics-Other	20,000	1	20,000		290
Total Physics			72,150		1,046
Experiential Learning Materials	20,000	1	20,000		290
Other-Science Materials
Scales	100	12	1,200		17
Thermometers	200	12	2,400		35
Measuring Instruments	200	12	2,400		35
Stopwatches	200	12	2,400		35
Scientific Calculators	600	30	18,000		261
Science Materials-Other	3,000	1	3,000		43
Total Other-Science Materials			29,400		426
Special Projects
Science Fair
Materials	18,000	1	18,000		261
Project Presentation Materials	18,000	1	18,000		261
Total Special Project Materials			36,000		522
Total Education Budget Request			1,107,750		16,054
Biogas
Research and Development CostsF	140,000	1	140,000		2,029
Material Costs
Tank
Cement
Tubing
Gas Stove
Total Material Costs	14,000	5	70,000		1,014
Land for experiential learning space	Funded by Baroipotol		(200,000)		(2,899)
Labor Costs
Skilled Laborers	4,800	2 days/3 laborers/20 tanks	144,000		2,087
Total Biogas Budget Request			564,000		8,174
Total Budget Request			1,671,750		24,228
Assumptions
ACollaborate with neighboring villages that are developing no/low cost science materials
BVan rental costs and fuel costs allocated at 60% and 40%, respectively
CCollaboration costs include postage and phone fees due to lack of a technology infrastructure
DIncludes additional due to high probability of breakage
ECushioned to account for student growth
FR&D costs centered around identifying a biogas prototype built with cheap materials and with an easy to install design