Disaster Masters: Building Stronger, Smarter Structures
Help me give my students the materials to make an island getaway on an active volcano.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bonner's classroom raised $591
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 Project
All 4th-grade students at my elementary school are putting their creativity, problem-solving, and engineering skills to the test! As part of an integrated science and art project, students will design and construct small-scale structures that can withstand natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and windstorms.
To bring this project to life, we need hands-on building materials such as popsicle sticks, foam board, cardboard, glue, tape, clay, and more.
These supplies will allow students to explore real-world challenges through engaging, collaborative STEM learning. With your support, our young builders can dream, design, test, and improve their structures just like real engineers.
This project will reach every 4th-grade student at our school, giving over 60 young learners the opportunity to engage in hands-on, inquiry-based science. Many of our students thrive when learning is active and creative, and this project is designed to meet that need.
By designing structures to withstand natural disasters, students will apply engineering concepts, practice teamwork, and think critically, while also having fun with art and design. This project empowers them to see themselves as innovators and problem-solvers, building confidence and curiosity that can last a lifetime.
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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