My students need science centers and magnets to fulfill the requirements of our curriculum because we have no books or science supplies to use to teach the curriculum effectively.
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
A mind is a terrible thing to waste! When it comes to learning about science, this statement fits my class because we are required to learn about science matter but we have no supplies! We want to "raise the roof" with our learning and rich, effective learning can take place with proper supplies.
My class is a group of 30 bright, eyed and eager to learn students.
They are like your normal 6 year olds in that they are curious about the world around them. The school we attend is a K-5 school, with about 675 students. The students are mostly African American and approximately 96% of the students are on free or reduced lunch. At the present time, our school has a status of 'at risk of failing' and a lot of that comes from us not having adequate, up to date materials that are needed to teach effectively.
My Project
I am requesting science centers and magnets to use with my students. Currently, we are required to teach the subject but we have no materials to use. With the materials I requested, I will be able to give my students hands on activities that will make the topics more concrete to them. I will be able to enhance what I've already been able to do by using small groups and really help them to understand what is being taught. I am requesting materials that will cover subjects such as: magnets, plants, seasons and weather, life cycles, and space.
Donating to this project will make a difference because it will give my students a chance to rise to the top.
Learning about science topics can only help them by better preparing them for the next grade. First grade is a foundational grade, so it is important to make sure that I do everything I can to lay the best foundation I can. But in order to do that, I must have the resources to do it. Funding this project will hopefully open the minds and eyes to the world around my students.
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