Help me give my students crayons, pencils, and drawing paper for science projects.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Newell's classroom raised $533
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 Project
During our science lab sessions, it is imperative to equip students with the essential tools for sketching out intricate designs. Providing resources such as high-quality paper, crayons, and colored pencils becomes crucial for nurturing the creative endeavors of budding scientists, architects, and designers as they embark on the journey of formulating plans.
Facilitating an environment where ideas are discussed, plans are formulated, and sketches are meticulously crafted plays a pivotal role in the overall process of creating scientific models.
These models serve as a catalyst for students to not only acquire and retain content knowledge but also to interconnect various concepts into a cohesive framework. Moreover, the act of processing data, solving problems, and designing and interpreting experiments becomes more tangible through the visual representation facilitated by drawing.
The creation of these intricate models is not merely an academic exercise; it serves as a powerful motivator for students. Drawing models not only engages their creativity but also fosters self-awareness regarding their own learning process. By incorporating these specialized tools into our science lab sessions, we aim to cultivate an environment where students are not only learners but active contributors to the scientific exploration and discovery process.
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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