Ignite Curiosity: Bring Science to Life with Hands-On Learning
Help me give my students the chance to make science come to life. I want to provide them with a chance to experience science first hand and create memories that ignite a love for learning!
7 donors
$826 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! 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.
In a first-grade classroom, integrating an egg incubator, a book on the chicken lifecycle, and the technique of candling can vividly illustrate the life cycle of a chicken as outlined in the TEKS. By observing the process of incubation firsthand, students engage directly with the development stages, fostering a deeper understanding. The book serves as a supplementary resource, providing context and reinforcing concepts. Candling, a method of shining light through eggs to observe internal development, allows students to witness the transformation from egg to chick. This hands-on approach cultivates a sense of wonder and connection with the natural world, enhancing learning outcomes and nurturing an appreciation for science.
Transitioning to a comparison of life cycles, a tadpole learning kit offers a dynamic tool for first graders to contrast the metamorphosis of frogs with that of chickens.
Through observation and experimentation, students explore the stages of a tadpole's development into a frog, drawing parallels and distinctions with the chicken lifecycle. This comparative study not only deepens comprehension of life cycles but also promotes critical thinking and analytical skills. Students will embark on a multisensory learning journey, fostering curiosity and laying the foundation for scientific inquiry.
A kit focused on properties of matter and the force of motion ignites curiosity and a passion for science among first graders. Through hands-on experiments exploring concepts such as mass, volume, and gravity, students actively engage with scientific principles. By manipulating materials, conducting experiments, and observing outcomes, students develop a deeper understanding of the physical world around them. This experiential learning approach fosters a sense of discovery and inquiry, empowering students to ask questions, make connections, and pursue further exploration. The kit not only enriches the science curriculum but also cultivates a lifelong love for learning and discovery in these budding scientists.
Kemtec Force and Motion: Pushes & Pulls - Grades K-4 - Kids
• School Specialty
$282.07
1
$282.07
Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Egg Incubator for Hatching Chicks - Holds 22 Eggs - Automatic Egg Turner with Temperature and Humidity Control - 360 Degree View With Clear Window
• Amazon Business
$179.99
1
$179.99
Lakeshore Matter Activity Tub - Gr. 1-3
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$79.99
1
$79.99
Raise-A-Frog Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$32.58
1
$32.58
Sonew Egg Candler Tester High Intensity Cool LED Light Candling Lamp, Rechargeable for All Types Egg Broody or Incubator Monitor The Development of The Embryo Within Egg
• Amazon Business
$17.89
1
$17.89
Hatching Chicks in Room 6 (Life Cycles in Room 6)
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$600.51
Vendor shipping charges
$62.16
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$701.68
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$123.83
Total project goal
$825.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$825.51
6 Donors
-$409.81
Donations toward project cost
-$353.34
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$56.47
match offer
-$409.81
Match offer toward project cost
-$348.34
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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