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Mr. Spinks from Waipahu, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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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.

Mr. Spinks Waipahu High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bone-Colored Hominid and Great Ape Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $719.06 1 $719.06

Materials cost

$719.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$791.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.67

Total project goal

$931.16

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