My students need calculators to provide them with the tools to truly experience the connection between math, science, and their lives.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Morris's classroom raised $571
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My Students
My favorite parts of teaching are the “Ah ha!” moments where a child’s face lights up as he/she finally understands a difficult concept or accomplishes something they once considered impossible. Every day is a grand learning adventure as my students and I explore our state curriculum using methods that bring science to life. We search for answers together, laugh together, create together, and, most of all, learn together.
My students are energetic, fun, and diverse.
Our school qualifies as a Title 1 school (which means that we are a lower income population) with about 39% of our students being in a minority groups. Unfortunately, this means that many of my students struggle with academics because they have other life concerns on their minds. However, it also means that these “Ah ha!” moments are even powerful and often more meaningful as I know that the things they are learning can have a great impact on improving their lives. It’s a joy to watch their enthusiasm, excitement, and growth each day, month, and year.
My Project
Math and science are best friends. Currently, the lack of calculators in my classroom is causing a strain on that relationship. By having calculators in the classroom, I will be better able to teach and help my students use use the algebraic equations found in science. These equations are used as students make and interpret graphs, explore population changes, work with scales, complete experiments, etc.
In working with the math department at my school, my goal is to help my students be more successful in both their math and science as they make meaningful connections to their lives.
Through the incorporation of math skills in every day science activities, my students are better able understand why math skills are so essential. They are also better able to see the connection between their lives and science through meaningful exploration.
For example, my Earth Science students calculate the amount of water used in their homes and calculate the cost of that water using information from our city's water department. They then adjust variables to better understand the relationship between resources and money as well as the benefits of being wise consumers of natural resources. Many similar activities as well as other experiments and explorations occur in my classroom on a regular basis to connect math, science, and the real world together.
Note: This project is to purchase a class set of 35 calculators. This will be purchased through 3 packs of 10 calculators plus 5 individual calculators. This was the least expensive way to purchase just the right amount of calculators.
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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