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
At our public school in NYC, we approach learning as an adventure. This year our fourth graders are a fabulous group of adventurers, finding information and fun wherever they go! Each child is an asset to our class!
At our school, we believe that learning comes from experiences and we strive to provide our kids with the best possible experiences everyday!
Whether it be within the four walls of our classroom, or out and about in NYC, I work hard to give my students a blend of fun and learning in each lesson. These fourth graders of Harlem are excited not only to explore the world, but are committed to making it a better place!
My Project
Fourth graders learn to add, subtract, and estimate using large numbers. What better way to put this work into a real world context, then by measuring our steps?
Not only will this give the students a deeper understanding of the meaning of large numbers, by measuring the amount of steps they take in a particular time period, but this will also encourage them to become more physically active!
Students will wear the smart bracelets in order to capture data about the amount of steps they take in a regular day. We will use this data in our math work to compare, order, and estimate these large numbers. We will also use addition strategies in order to calculate the amount of steps taken in one week, and use subtraction to compare the difference between our amounts. Using subtraction to compare numbers can be a tricky thing for younger kids to conceptualize, but by placing within the real world context of how much larger or how much smaller our different totals are. The hope is that the students will grow a deeper understanding of how mathematicians work with large numbers and organize data. Additionally, my hope is that the students are motivated to take more steps in order to have larger numbers to work with!
We also plan to take a few exciting walking trips in order to gather different sets of data to work with. By combining physical activity and math, the students can enjoy the benefits of both!
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
Smart Bracelet Watch Fitness Sports Activity Tracker Waterproof Pedometer Calorie Bracelet, No need to install app Not have Bluetooth, Especially Good for Children, Students, Blue
• Amazon Business
$12.99
20
$259.80
Smart Wristband,iGank T5 Sports Fitness Bracelet, No need to install app (Black)
• Amazon Business
$12.69
15
$190.35
Materials cost
$450.15
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$486.90
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.92
Total project goal
$572.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$572.82
8 Donors
-$572.82
Donations toward project cost
-$486.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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