My students are a fun group of creative and active fifth graders. We live in a rural, isolated village in northwest Alaska, where many students practice subsistence hunting and fishing to support their families. Most of my students are Native Alaskan and are taught traditional native values. My students love playing sports, hunting caribou, riding snow machines and four-wheelers, going ice fishing, and sledding.
My students are a diverse group, with strong ties to their families, their culture, and the land.
In the classroom, they are an energetic group that enjoys working in groups, doing hands-on activities, and playing goofy games.
My Project
Right now students are learning in the classroom and are so happy to be back at school. Things are different this year, however. We aren't using a big class pack of crayons and other art supplies, it would be safer to use individual crayons. Students also have face shields and masks, but the shields we have are a little small for my older students. These face shields will be sturdier and will fit their heads better. I have included cleaning supplies to keep the shields clean and clear so we can continue to learn at a safe social distance.
Help bring my students face shields and crayons so we can learn safely!
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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