My students need Wisconsin Fast Plant Kits to learn about variation and plant reproduction.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Purdy's classroom raised $522
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
J.R.R. Tolkien once wrote, "Not all those who wander are lost."
A wall in my classroom was painted by my student, a talented graffiti artist.
The wall has the word "Think" sprawled across, with the Tolkien quote tucked in the corner. This wall is an ode to our students' opportunity to think freely. Our school is part of the District Reference Group H, which is the second lowest socioeconomic level a school can be placed in.
As a fourth-year eighth-grade science teacher, I have already experienced the lack of funding our science program receives. The activities that we complete, both in and out of the classroom, are greatly restricted by the socioeconomic makeup of our student body, as well as the absence of a budget for laboratory supplies.
The students in our school come from very diverse backgrounds and cultures and often do not have the resources that allow them to succeed at higher levels. Many of the students are disengaged, with attendance less than 85%, but are often discouraged by the connections made at school. Despite this, they are very willing to work in school and take the opportunity to utilize the limited resources that are available.
My Project
Our eighth grade science students study plants, and one of the most exciting parts of plant studies are Mendelian genetics and plant reproduction.
This project will provide students with take-home materials to cultivate special plants that grow and reproduce quickly, making them the perfect plants for science lessons.
Students will take home all the tools they need to grow Wisconsin Fast Plants and conduct an experiment. Each student will grow three generations of plants, and record data to show variations of traits. Students will take pictures of each plant daily, record notes, and work with me to create a presentation summarizing their research at the end of the project. They will then become teachers and share this information with their fellow students during science class. These student science ambassadors will not only experience hands-on science at home but also have a positive impact on their classmates by sharing an in-depth look at an important science concept. With your help, we can keep learning growing at home!
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
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