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Activism for Social Justice- STEM

Help me give my students a robotics kit, STEM t-shirts, dance hoodies, books andmore for activism in technology for better opportunities

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Luna's classroom raised $840

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My class is composed of 55 fifth graders in a general education class, with students with IEP and ELL learners and special education students such as autism.

A typical day in my classroom looks active.

My students are engaged in learning activities that get them moving, talking to their peers, and asking great questions. You will not see a lot of worksheets in my classroom. My students are learning through hands-on experiences.

I teach in a Title I school.

My fifth-grade students come from very diverse families. I am excited to share that my school is a genuinely diverse community. Not only do students come from varying ethnic backgrounds and places, but the life experiences that they’ve had are incredibly unique. My scholars are creative, thoughtful and full of excitement!

My students are 9 and 10 year-old children that love coming to school. When school was closed in the spring of 2020 due to the pandemic not only were the kids wanting to come back but we missed seeing their smiling faces every day.

My Project

It is important to have conversation involving the disparity in education and the effects in computer science. In order to increase the minority population in careers in computer science we need to expose students to STEM. We need to advocate and develop curriculum that elevates the progression to better prepare to utilize Computer Science. Talking about race, although hard is necessary because race is a defining social construct in American life. It is important to engage in thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations. Especially with all the issues going on with the BLM and how this has affected our life. In the absence of making anti racist choices, we (un)consciously uphold aspects of white supremacy, white-dominant culture, and unequal institutions and society.

I will like to provide my.

students with shirt that will empower them. to. be stem students and to wear in their club. As students with color and minorities I want them to be able to feel empowered joing the STEM/Coding club.

It is important for students to learn about empowering their voice to stand up for their education. Activism is important to learn at a young age. Students need to learn that their voice can make a difference. This project is student driven, I mentioned to my students about STEM club this school year and how it will be canceled because there are no funds. They were not happy, they stated it wasn't fair. This is why we are requesting shirts and books that will allow my students to voice their needs and wants for their education and having a stem club.

This is why I would like to integrate STEM in science and social studies because my students need to learn to become activist and talk about race and defining social construct in American Education.

Project tagged as

Bronx, NY
Grades 3-5
Engineering & Technology
Educational Kits & Games
Distance Learning
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Luna PS 43 Jonas Bronck Grades 3-5

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Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Thames & Kosmos Kids First Coding & Robotics | No App Needed | Grades K-2 | Intro to Sequences, Loops, Functions, Conditions, Events, Algorithms, Variables | Parents’ Choice Gold Award Winner • Amazon Business $73.99 1 $73.99

Technology, Activism, and Social Justice in a Digital Age • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95

Code.org Hoodie: White Logo • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Code.org Dance Party Pullover Hoodie • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Code.org Hoodie: White Logo • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99

Womens STEM Squad Science Technology Engineering Math Teacher Gift V-Neck T-Shirt • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

My First Little Book of Intersectional Activism • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Womens STEM Squad Science Technology Engineering Math Teacher Gift V-Neck T-Shirt • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

STEM T-Shirt Science Teacher Math Engineer Technology Tees • Amazon Business $19.28 1 $19.28

Code.org Branded Lanyard (1) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Team STEM Science Technology Engineering Math Teacher Gift T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Steminist Womens March Shirt Science STEM Scientist Gift T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Team STEM Science Technology Engineering Math Teacher Gift T-Shirt • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Code.org Premium Short Sleeve T-Shirt: Black Logo • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Y'all Need Science Chemistry Biology Physics Teacher Student T-Shirt • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

We Are the Change: Words of Inspiration from Civil Rights Leaders (Books for Kid Activists, Activism Book for Children) • Amazon Business $14.41 1 $14.41

Code.org Campfire Mug • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Code.org phone grip: black logo PopSockets Grip and Stand for Phones and Tablets • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39

Go with the Flow • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost			$673.88
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$713.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$126.00
Total project goal			$839.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$839.99
3 Donors			-$168.00
Donations toward project cost			-$142.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$25.20
match offer			-$671.99
Match offer toward project cost			-$571.19
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$100.80
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Activism for Social Justice- STEM

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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