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 students need more opportunity to experiment to try out ideas, to fail and try again, to negotiate working collaboratively with partners and groups, to be willing to risk and to think outside the box. If they are going to be successful in STEM learning, these are absolutely necessary skills!
I teach a dynamic group of 5th graders who come to school each day to build a better future for themselves.
Over 90% of the students in our Title 1 school receive free or reduced lunch, and over 25% of them are English language learners. Our school strives to have a "No Excuses" attitude when it comes to preparing our students for successful futures. We utilize technology throughout instruction, and incorporate character education and college readiness in all we do. My students are destined for success, and I will do whatever it takes to prepare them for that!
My Project
The kits I have requested will be used during the school year so my students can learn in a hands-on, practical manner. They will enhance our learning in both science and math. Rather than simply listening to lectures, reading books, and taking notes, having these kits will allow my students to collaborate, experiment, guess and check, and problem solve.
These resources will be used every year so the students can explore and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in a fun, engaging, hands-on way.
Your donation to this project will help my students get the resources they need.
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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