My students need building tools for a fantastic Popsicle bridge building contest hosted by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Students build amazing creations.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wolfe's classroom raised $393
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My Students
Students love to be challenged. They also love to make things from their own designs. When the tools available are not adequate, there isn't equity in the creations that make it from mind to reality. I would like to level the playing field with rotary tools, glue, tin snips, and hair dryers.
My students are primarily 9th graders in a Physical Science class.
They are often yet to discover the excitement science can bring before entering my classroom. They come from a variety of backgrounds and ability levels, some freshly arriving from other countries speaking little English. However, with projects and teammates that support them, all students can be engaged. I know that some parents have the resources to help students make amazing Popsicle stick bridges, while others are barely getting by. As mentioned above, I'd like to remove that barrier by providing excellent building supplies in my classroom.
My Project
With hair dryers, student groups can divide and conquer different portions of a bridge and build in a modular fashion. Instead of waiting for the glue to dry overnight, they can progress further in their limited class time. The rotary tools will be fantastic for putting finishing touches on the bridges since they are judged not only on how much weight they hold vs. the bridge weight, but also their aesthetics. Tin snips will provide for precise angles to be cut with ease for a wide variety of bridge designs.
By funding this project, you help students who may be on the fringe of being interested in science.
They recognize that they have a knack for science, find confidence in that and begin to tackle larger challenges. When the bridges are finally tested, the tension is palpable but they get behind each other, cheering as bridges hold 30, 60, even 400 lbs while weighing less than a full pop can. The pride students take in their creations is the most rewarding part for me. Let me share that with you.
More than a third 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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