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
Every year I get students who have high expectations from me as their science teacher. Very often I would start the lesson with "Guess what we are going to do today?" That would make them open their mouths and eyes and just wait anxiously. And every time, I have something exciting.
My students are from different cultures, ethnicities, and religions.
We are a very diversified school. They attend our school which has no budget for updating and enhancing the 21st Century skills they will need to possibly become America's Future Scientists and Engineers. My students come to our school with the expectation of experiencing my unique lessons that include a real-life application.
My Project
My students will use the chromebooks to participate in a computer programming research project called Promoting Equitable and Accessible Science: Extending the Seeds of Science/Roots of Reading Curriculum to Middle School. This one month curriculum incorporates a focus on “disciplinary literacy” integrating hands-on investigations with reading, writing, and talking science. With these computer programming lessons, my students will share ideas and complete the research about it. The projects will also teach them the new and unique middle school approach to support students’ understanding of these practices. Using chromebooks will help my students to understand and master the new (21st century) advanced and sophisticated programs, where they will learn to use simulations to create scientific models to explore.
Students will interact with the curriculum through digital devices such as chromebooks and engage in interactive simulations and class activities designed to enhance understanding and build science abilities and practices.
My students will be better prepared for the future.
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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