The BEF was honored to fund a major grant for the WMS Oculus Initiative. Championed by 6th grade science teacher, Dennis Petrino, this grant will allow for the purchase of four Oculus virtual reality headsets to enhance the science curriculum at Whisconier Middle School. The possibilities for use abound – as students learn astronomy, they can stargaze in the constellations or see the surface of the moon; as they learn the laws of motion, they can calculate the path of an object and then follow behind it as it moves and lands on target; and as they learn about the construction of arches, they can stand underneath and appreciate the dimensions of the structure. The goggles connect to Mimeo boards so that all students can share in the experience. They also support multiple team building exercises and can engage some reluctant scientists!