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.
I am a Science Lab teacher in Texas. Our urban elementary school has about 700 students, 240 of them being fourth and fifth graders.
One of my goals next school year is to introduce our students to alternative sources of energy, apply this knowledge to a school project, and possible areas of study in the future. I think using solar kits in small groups will let our students experience how solar energy actually works and the many possibilities for its use.
I plan to tie in the solar kits with our nature center project. Our small pond and garden area has neither electricity or water available. I want to build a solar pump to aerate the pond, and eventually a solar watering system for the garden. I have a retired engineer that is willing to help us build both projects, but first the students need to know how solar energy works.
Your help will give my students the experiences and knowledge they need to help power up our nature center. It may also spark an interest that could turn into a career later in life.
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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