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My 8th graders are technical geniuses. You can put anything dealing with technology programming in front of them and they will master the task. However, the skills with laboratory practice seem to be lacking because of our lack of equipment pertaining to real life situations which interest them more than a PowerPoint and activity sheet. Each student is full of energy, yet struggles with their own identity. Unfortunately, most students are lacking a sense of direction and excitement due to home challenges. Our town is over populated with drop outs, drug issues and lack of work opportunities. We live in an area with very few science resources and a lack of money to take them anywhere. They are wanting a purpose and goal for their life, and I believe giving them a hands on experience in science will show them how exciting and fulfilling a STEM career can be. My students have thought of a career, have done the paperwork and now wanting to dig deeper into science.

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My 8th graders are technical geniuses. You can put anything dealing with technology programming in front of them and they will master the task. However, the skills with laboratory practice seem to be lacking because of our lack of equipment pertaining to real life situations which interest them more than a PowerPoint and activity sheet. Each student is full of energy, yet struggles with their own identity. Unfortunately, most students are lacking a sense of direction and excitement due to home challenges. Our town is over populated with drop outs, drug issues and lack of work opportunities. We live in an area with very few science resources and a lack of money to take them anywhere. They are wanting a purpose and goal for their life, and I believe giving them a hands on experience in science will show them how exciting and fulfilling a STEM career can be. My students have thought of a career, have done the paperwork and now wanting to dig deeper into science.

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