Help me give my students a light table, light manipulatives, and prisms in order to take a scientific journey to learn about physical science and learn about themselves.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. B's classroom raised $463
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My Students
I teach in a low income, high poverty area. Our school is located in an urban neighborhood in New York City, 85% of our students are eligible for free and reduced-price lunches. The students are served breakfast and lunch. Our students rely on the school meals for their daily source of nutrition. The school services many homeless students. These students live in transient shelters. The homeless students have poor nutrition, resulting in poor health and are frequently absent. We have several special needs students in our class receiving special services.
There are 54 students of different ethnic backgrounds, and for many, this is their first school experience.
We have 8 students who do not speak English. The students speak Creole, Arabic, and Spanish. The students are African American, Haitian, Latino, and Arabic. For the majority of the students, this is their first educational experience. Many of them have not heard stories being read aloud and do not have educational toys at home. The students come to my classroom to a place where they are comfortable: socially and emotionally.
My Project
Our year of learning is divided into units of study. The units of study vary and include "Light". This unit is such a valuable unit. There are many scientific lessons to be explored. My mission in the upcoming school year is to provide more meaningful activities in the science center which will captivating my students.
Science is one of the most important subjects a child can learn because of its relevance to our lives and its capacity to apply these vital life-skills to everyday activities.
These skills help children to generate ideas, make decisions, and to use evidence to understand key issues.
The best part is I will be able to set up an independent learning center, which will let the scientific exploration and learning soar! My students are captivated and ready to learn. Watch out! STEAM learning here we come!
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
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