Experiential learning is one of the ways to make Earth and Space Science tangible, and relevant to young people. The items that we are requesting will provide us with an opportunity to engage in field work, make detailed observations, conduct demonstrations and have robust experiences conducting experiments. Our young people will be able to provide factual, relevant and robust scientific explanations utilizing the knowledge and skills they gain during our time together.
The materials that we are requesting will be catalysts to continue to stir their imaginations, and build their critical thinking.
Our UCW scholars are curious and energized about learning weird, fun and/or unbelievable scientific facts through tangible and relevant experiences. In the fall semester we shared questions we have about Earth & Space that people may consider irrelevant, or simple. However, their questions revealed a level of curiosity that would ignite a fire in anyone who has a love and appreciation for science. All of the items on our list will support funding our FUNky Wednesdays and Fizzle Fridays. On Wednesdays we explore their questions through hands-on demonstrations, such as: "What sounds do stars make?" "Why is space not breathable?" "How do we know there are other galaxies really exist?" "How do we know all the other planets and pictures of them are real?" "Who named the sun?" "Are humans aliens?" "Are humans scarier than dinosaurs?" "Were there really giants?" "Were there really caveman?" "What if the meteor that hit Earth, were humans?" On Fridays, as the weather permits, we will engage field study around our neighborhood and city. That includes using our telescopes, notebooks, printing images from our adventures, testing natural resources and engaging joyful moments of experiencing science.
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Humble Crew, Grey/White Kids Toy Organizer with 12 Large Storage Bins
• Amazon Business
$132.99
1
$132.99
Frey Scientific Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous Rock Collection - Set of 45
• School Specialty
$107.77
1
$107.77
Staples Plastic Clipboards Letter Size Black 6/Pack (23143)
• Staples
$13.53
5
$67.65
Nitrile Disposable Gloves Large Box of 100
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$21.56
3
$64.68
Safe Test Tubes for Kids - Set of 15
• Nasco
$16.11
4
$64.44
Stellar Origin of the Elements Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$57.42
1
$57.42
Learning Resources Student Thermometers, Set of 10 (LER0302)
• Quill.com
$17.99
3
$53.97
Great Explorations | 3-D Solar System Glow In The Dark Ceiling Hanging Kit 3D Planets and Star Stickers Create the Milky Way Teach Science STEM, (UG-19862)
• Amazon Business
$19.19
1
$19.19
Litmus Paper Strips Neutral Pack of 1 200
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$14.49
1
$14.49
Materials cost
$724.58
Vendor shipping charges
$17.22
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.87
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$782.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$138.12
Total project goal
$920.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$920.79
3 Donors
-$911.96
Donations toward project cost
-$782.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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