My students need Science Fair idea books to get the wheels turning for ideas about projects, and the materials for everyone to display their findings at the Science Fair.
Boom! Zap! Clang! Science is a subject that is overlooked in our school to focus on math and reading skills. Since my students' exposure to science has been limited, they need "fun" exposure to science to peak their interest and create lifelong "scientists."
My twenty-two students attend fifth grade in a Missouri public school.
We live in a very poor socio-economic area, where 80 percent of the students are on free and reduced lunches. Despite the hardships they have to overcome at home, they have a zest for learning that is inspiring to me as a teacher. I want to give them the best possible education, while they are in my classroom.
My Project
We use the quote "Be the change you want to see in the world," from Mahatma Gandhi and tweak it a little to say "Be the change you want to see in our school." Science is a subject that is often overlooked to focus on reading and math. I want to bring a focus to science in our school and share the excitement and wonder that science has to offer. After brainstorming with the class, we agreed that we would love to put on a class Science Fair. With the materials purchased, my students will be able to have a plethora of ideas at their fingertips of ideas for Science Fair projects. The trifold boards will allow the students to display their findings of the projects during the Science Fair. The science project books will inspire them and the medals will reward them. Not only will the students learn more about science through this project, but they will also learn about committing to something and following through to the end, which will be helpful throughout all of their lives. It will be life-changing for my students.
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Not only will this project help the students learn more about science, it will also give the students life skills that will stay with them always. This is our only means of funding for this project, so please consider a donation today. My kids deserve it! Thank you!
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