My students need basic lab supplies such as thermometers, lab aprons, and stirring rods as well as lab consumables to allow them to experience chemistry.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are inquisitive. They are largely kinesthetic learners. I would like to be able to provide more robust hands on experiences for my students so that chemistry might come alive for them. I seek to awaken the scientist within and challenge them to rise to their greatest potential.
My school serves a large population of economically disadvantaged African-American youth; however, the potential for greatness is vast.
My students soak up knowledge like a sponge. They are resilient and persevere against all odds. A culture shift is underway in which our students have begun to see the potential within themselves and strive for greatness. It is the greatest feeling when my students master a concept that they never thought they could master before. Positivity and optimism are the hallmarks of our school. "We can and we will because we must" is our motto.
My Project
The basic lab supplies and consumables I am requesting will allow my students to see themselves as scientists as they experience chemistry. The students will be able to perform investigations of the properties of acids and bases, chemical reactions, and many other valuable active learning experiences. These materials will aid students in understanding how science is practice.
Donations to this project will improve my classroom tremendously as I engage my students in active learning experiences.
The students will begin to see themselves in different light when they look, act, and feel like a scientist. Perhaps a student will be inspired to pursue a career in science because of the active learning experience made possible by donations to this project.
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