My students need 1 of each of the following: an ant farm, a microscope, a set of prepared slides and a complete set of "Explore & Discover Science Centers".
My students are from a very high poverty school, 97% receive free/reduced lunch. These children don't have the opportunity to visit museums, zoos, and aquariums like most other children. So, all the science they experience is from a book - not interesting or "hands-on".
In second grade we learn about life cycles and I feel that by having the opportunity to actually see an at farm at work and look through a microscope at slides of things they have never saw before, that will help flame that spark for wanting to know more about all of these subjects. Last year my students watched caterpillars change into butterflies and those students are still talking about the process and they all wrote about it in their science notebooks. With your help my science center can be more engaging this year and help these inner city students witness the wonders of nature.
We read about an ant colony in our reading book, however the children have never actually seen one and the story doesn't connect with the students. With your help they can read about an ant colony and observe one all year. The microscope and slide will help make science so much more interesting to my class of budding scientists! These children all have potential, they just need encouragement and more real life exposure to the materials.
By funding this project you WILL make a difference in the lives of 24 socio-economically disadvantaged youth. These children need all the encouragement that they can get. Many are first generation Americans and over half of my class only speaks English at school. So, donate whatever you can and help me teach these children! They need extra attention so that they will be prepared and ready for high school and college. I know that you care and I thank you for your support.
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