I have the privilege of teaching an amazing group of creative, eager, imaginative, and enthusiastic 3rd graders. They love learning new things from each other, themselves, and me. One of their favorite things to do is to create. I love giving them every opportunity to do so.
My Project
Throughout our school year, we have been learning about environments. We have learned what an environment is, how we and animals affect our environment, about ecosystems and habitats.
My students are currently researching animals and their environments and habitats.
I want students to create their own ecosystems using household materials that we continuously collect along with the materials requested in this grant. Students will design their environment in a shoebox or similar box. Students will use the clay to make their animals. The items such as Wikki sticks, pipe cleaners, construction paper will be perfect for students to create all the things that will be included in their animals' environment: trees, plants, streams, waves, rocks, clouds, etc. Once the environments have been created, students will present their environment to their peers.
My goal is that students' imagination and enthusiasm are heightened, their critical and creative thinking skills are enhanced, and students feel empowered to change their own environments when needed. My students will better understand their own environment, the environment of the specific animal researched, have some knowledge of the environments and animals that were shared by their classmates, have awareness of issues impacting the environment and know actions that can be taken to help improve and sustain it.
SunWorks Construction Paper Sampler, 12 Assorted Colors, 9" x 12", 2,400 Sheets
• Amazon Business
$75.79
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$75.79
Arts and Crafts for Kids Wikki Stix Mega-Pack, Bilingual (French/English) 468 Count, Non-Toxic, Waxed Yarn, Fidget Toy, Reusable Molding and Sculpting Playset, American Made by Wikki Stix
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$32.50
2
$65.00
Sargent Art Modeling Clay Assorted 48 Counts, Non-Hardening and Individually Wrapped, Long Lasting & Non-Toxic, Safe for Kids
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$25.00
2
$50.00
1600 Pieces Pipe Cleaners in 32 Colors Chenille Stems for Home and School DIY Art Crafts (0.23 x 11.8 Inches)
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$26.99
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$26.99
WikkiStix Fun Paks, Contains 50 Individual paks! Great for Parties, Travel, classrooms, Award/incentives, Restaurants Giving, Made in The USA
• Amazon Business
$23.95
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$23.95
UPINS 1000PCS Wax Craft Sticks Bendable Sticky Wax Yarn Sticks in 13 Colors with Blue Storage Bag for Kids DIY Art Supplies
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$17.99
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$17.99
800pc Art Crafts Wax Yarn Sticks Monkey String Non-Toxic Bendable Sticky Material in Bulk. Perfect Handicraft Gift, Entertainment for Teen Student DIY Project
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$17.99
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$17.99
600 Pieces Wax Craft Sticks for Kids Wiki Sticks Bendable Sticky Yarn Stix Molding Sculpting Sticks in 13 Colors with Plastic Storage Box for Handicraft DIY School Project Supplies
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$16.99
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$16.99
Special Supplies Mini Loop Scissors for Children and Teens and 5.5" Inches (6-Pack) Colorful Looped, Adaptive Design, Right and Lefty Support, Small, Easy-Open Squeeze Handles, For Special Needs
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$15.90
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$15.90
WikkiStix Educational Resource Manual for Molding & Sculpting Sticks
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