Hands-On Evolution: Uncovering Our Past With Skull Replicas
Help me give my students these detailed skull replicas to bring to life the evolution of hominids and apes, enhancing their hands-on learning experience in anthropology.
$932 goal
This project expired on June 19, 2024.
This project expired on June 19, 2024.
My Project
COVID-19 has significantly disrupted traditional learning environments for my students at WHS, necessitating a shift to remote and hybrid models that have challenged their engagement and comprehension, especially in complex subjects like anthropology. The sudden change has also impacted their social-emotional well-being, with many students feeling isolated and disconnected from their peers and the hands-on aspects of learning that are crucial for understanding human evolution and anthropology.
The introduction of the bone-colored, 1/2-scale hominid and great ape skull replicas into our curriculum is a strategic response to these challenges.
These high-quality, detailed replicas will serve as a bridge, reconnecting students with the tactile and collaborative learning experiences they have missed during remote education phases. By physically handling and examining these replicas, students can engage more deeply with the material, fostering a sense of discovery and curiosity that is difficult to replicate through digital means alone.
Moreover, the use of these replicas in a classroom setting will encourage students to work together, discuss, and share insights, thus supporting their social-emotional learning by rebuilding the sense of community and collaboration that has been eroded by the pandemic. These activities will not only aid in their academic understanding of anthropology and human evolution but also help them develop critical thinking and teamwork skills essential for their overall growth.
In essence, these resources are not just educational tools; they are a means to reinvigorate my students' passion for learning, facilitate their social-emotional recovery, and support their academic progress in the post-COVID-19 educational landscape.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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15 students impacted
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