Help me give my students copies of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss so they can better study environmental topics and themes.
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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 students are phenomenal. We have a very average mix of ability levels, but what stands out about our kids is their determination and grit. This tight-knit group of kids is also extremely compassionate and generous. They worked hard last year organizing several supply drives and doing volunteer work to benefit their community.
They are inquisitive go-getters who are eager to be successful in life, despite any personal hardships they may have had to overcome.
Our school population is 70% economically disadvantaged and 60% Hispanic. Although our area is technically a suburb of Houston, some parts of our district are still very rural. Our school is a unique program in the district and is still pretty new. The students take college classes while still in high school and are able to graduate at the end of four years with an Associate's degree. We have an extremely limited budget that provides for the basic supplies that we need; however, we frequently don't have a lot of money left over for enrichment supplies that really help connect the students with the concepts we teach.
My Project
Through his clever storytelling in the Lorax, Dr. Seuss assumes the voice of an outspoken environmental advocate (the Lorax) and tells the compelling story of a young, aspiring businessperson (the Once-ler) who saw economic opportunity upon his first visit to an Eden-like environmental haven. What begins as a charming tale quickly turns dark, however, as it describes how the exploitation of the area's natural resources leaves it a barren wasteland completely devoid of life. Though from the outside it may look like a children's book, The Lorax is quite complex and is a staple in teaching environmental science. It rich in themes such as the impact of pollution, deforestation, effects of disrupting ecosystem functions, the importance of preservation, and many more!
With today's environmental issues looming, the topics in The Lorax couldn't be more important for students to learn!
Currently, I have one copy of the Lorax that I read to my students at the beginning of the year. We talk about it and do an activity. I have now found bunch of activities using the Lorax that we can do throughout the year, but I really need multiple copies so that each small group of students can have their own copy to use. One book is just too hard to pass around! I'd like to purchase 12 copies of the Lorax so that I can weave the content of the book throughout my course.
“But now," says the Once-ler, "now that you're here, the word of the Lorax seems perfectly clear. UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not.”
Last year was tough with Hurricane Harvey and a lot of change, so we're doing everything we can to make our school have the best learning environment possible!
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