Help me give my students a variety of books promoting architecture to give them a new perspective of the world around them.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Allen's classroom raised $176
This project is fully funded
My Project
Gifted students crave exposure to a variety of topics to expand their global perspectives and to activate a deeper understanding of real-world connections. My gifted students love to put things together and take them apart. They have access to a variety of building materials that spark their imaginations and challenge their creativity. I want them to understand the complexity of design using math, science, and engineering. The eight books I am requesting will give our children access to visual representations and organized information to take their construction skills to the next level.
Our students live in an economically challenged area, but that should not hinder them from being able to explore personal interests and delve into advanced concepts.
Elementary students benefit from learning how people conceptualize, design, build, and improve their neighborhoods and communities. Gifted students, in particular, thrive in an environment where they are free to choose and manipulate materials and collaborate with peers in research and design. My goal is by adding these books to the existing Maker's Space, I am providing students visual and literary tools to help innovate their ideas and bring them to life. By understanding how the past connects to the present, they will learn how to build better futures for themselves and the world around them.
More than half of 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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