Help Second Grade Scientists Dig Into Geology And Paleontology
My students need samples of rocks, minerals, and fossils along with an assortment of ceramic glazes and other art supplies to help us dig into geology and paleontology.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Marosi's classroom raised $357
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My classroom is full of future scientists including potential geologists and paleontologists. We need more hands-on scientific specimens that can excite my students and encourage them to stay in school and pursue careers in science.
My students are wonderful second graders.
Our school is located in a high poverty immigrant community in California. The parents of most of my students have never finished high school and my students will hopefully be the first ones in their families to go to college. My classroom consists primarily of students who are learning English as a second language. I also mainstream deaf and hard of hearing students, autistic students, and learning disabled students in my all inclusive classroom. In addition, I partner for science with a 3rd grade buddy class and a class of hard of hearing second graders and they will also participate in this project.
Currently, we have weekly STEAM rotations where my students and their buddies work in small groups to complete a set of STEAM activities. My students love these activities! I try to make my science, math, and art lessons exciting by bringing these lessons to life so all students can be exposed to the STEAM curriculum.
My Project
We are just about to begin an Earth Sciences unit in both our Language Arts and science curriculums. The rock and mineral samples along with the Cross Section of the Earth Model will enable my students to really experience the science lessons they are reading about in their science books. My students will be able to look at the layers of the Earth and examine, describe, and compare the rocks and minerals that they are learning about. They will also be able to carefully look at the fern fossils and Oceanic Fossils with their magnifying glasses. I am asking for 2 Rock and Mineral Collection Activity Kits along with 2 Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton sets, rubbing plates and fossil fish templates. We will use these supplies as part of our weekly STEAM rotations.
The ceramic glazes will be used as a culminating activity for our Earth Science unit after we finish learning about dinosaurs and fossils.
My students will make dinosaurs out of clay. The ceramic glazes will be used to paint them in vibrant colors before they are put back in the kiln. I know my students are going to love looking at their amazing dinosaur creations!
My students love science and art! I try to make my science lessons exciting by bringing their lessons to life so all students can be exposed to the science curriculum. I want my students to be able to see fossils, rocks and minerals that most of them have only seen pictures of in their science book. I want them to use the art materials to create their own masterpieces that they will want to treasure. I hope this project helps to inspire my student's imagination and positively influence many of these students to stay in school and pursue careers in the STEAM fields.
More than three‑quarters 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
Rock & Mineral Collection Activity Kit (Over 150 Pcs) with Educational Identification Sheet plus 2 Easy Break Geodes, Fossilized Shark Teeth and Arrowheads, Dancing Bear Brand
• Amazon Business
$26.95
1
$26.95
Rock & Mineral Collection Activity Kit (Over 150 Pcs) with Educational Identification Sheet plus 2 Easy Break Geodes, Fossilized Shark Teeth and Arrowheads, Dancing Bear Brand
• Amazon Business
$26.95
1
$26.95
Lodestone Magnetite (pack/10)
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$17.05
1
$17.05
Assorted Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton 6-7" Figures, 12-Piece
• Amazon Business
$6.94
2
$13.88
Learning Resources Cross-section Earth Model
• Amazon Business
$13.64
1
$13.64
30408-5976 - Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque - Blue Yonder, Pint
• Blick Art Materials
$13.09
1
$13.09
30408-7226 - Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque - Jaded, Pint
• Blick Art Materials
$13.09
1
$13.09
30408-5006 - Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque - Blueberry Hill, Pint
• Blick Art Materials
$13.09
1
$13.09
30408-3176 - Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque - Pink A Dot, Pint
• Blick Art Materials
$13.09
1
$13.09
30408-3706 - Mayco Stroke & Coat Wonderglaze for Bisque - Candy Apple Red, Pint
• Blick Art Materials
$13.09
1
$13.09
Fossil Pack-Fern Leaf�
• Sargent-Welch
$12.56
1
$12.56
• Blick Art Materials
$9.95
1
$9.95
COLLECTION BASIC MOUNTED ROCKS
• School Specialty
$9.93
1
$9.93
Fossil Rubbing Plates
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
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