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  • Marina Del Rey Middle School
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households

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I teach life science at an urban school. Many of my students are still learning English. My class size averages 36 students, which makes performing labs a challenge. However, I have found that when we do more hands on activities, the attendance, behavior, interest and motivation of the students dramatically improves.

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I teach life science at an urban school. Many of my students are still learning English. My class size averages 36 students, which makes performing labs a challenge. However, I have found that when we do more hands on activities, the attendance, behavior, interest and motivation of the students dramatically improves.

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