This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I teach technology to kindergartners through sixth grade at a south side Chicago school. The majority of my students are African American, and they come from varying economic backgrounds.
Our school, as a whole, is at about 47% poverty level so we, unfortunately, don't qualify for Title I funding and many other grants to purchase items for these deserving students.
My students, like most young students, enjoy activities that require movement, that are hands-on, and that allows students to work collaboratively during class. I am always trying to find items that will help improve their learning experiences and add excitement to the classroom environment.
My Project
All of my students are very interested in computer science. I want them to learn more about the history of computer science, who key people were in the field of CS, motivational books on how to have a positive mindset and to persevere through problem solving, and even some actual reference books on coding.
I would like to have a collection of library books on various topics related to computer science for students to "unplug" and read in my classroom.
Technology is great, but sometimes sitting down to read a book or even the opportunity to do a read-aloud can help inspire a student in a new way. I think I'm just as excited as the students about the books we've selected for this project.
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