Inspire Young Scientists & Explorers With Hands-On Learning!
Help me give my students a classroom torso model, a set of atlases, and weather measuring tools to deepen their understanding of the world around them.
$851 goal
This project expired on July 30, 2025.
This project expired on July 30, 2025.
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 Project
My incredible second graders are curious, eager learners who love hands-on exploration. They come from ethnically diverse backgrounds, speak multiple languages, and bring a rich array of experiences to our classroom. Many of my students come from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, where access to high-quality learning materials is often limited. Despite these challenges, they show up every day excited to learn and grow!
To bring science and social studies to life, I am requesting a classroom torso model, a set of atlases, and weather measuring tools.
These resources will enhance our hands-on learning experiences and deepen my students' understanding of the world around them. The torso model will help students explore the human body, making abstract concepts about organs and systems more tangible and engaging. A set of atlases will allow students to develop essential map skills, learn about geography, and make connections to the diverse cultures and places they come from. Weather measuring tools (such as thermometers, anemometers, and rain gauges) will transform our science lessons, enabling students to observe and analyze real-world weather patterns firsthand.
With limited funding for hands-on materials, it can be difficult to provide students with the engaging, interactive experiences they need to build critical thinking skills. These resources will empower my students to become young scientists and geographers, making learning more meaningful and memorable.
By donating to our project, you are helping to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to engage with high-quality, hands-on educational materials that spark their curiosity and inspire a love of learning. Thank you for supporting my students on their journey of discovery!
Nearly all 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
24 students impacted
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