Prepare and Inspire Students With Lab Science Computer Tools
My students need 2 Vernier Labquest Mini interface boxes and 2 temperature probes to modernize and update our science lab technology
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. V.'s classroom raised $500
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 Students
Remember the first time you used technology in your science educational experience? Instead of only using glass thermometers and litmus paper, today it is becoming beneficial to have computer instruments in the science lab to collect and analyze temperature, pH, velocity, and force data.
Our urban public high school is as diverse racially, culturally, and economically as our large metropolitan city.
Our student population is by majority Hispanic (70%), followed by Asian, White, Black, Pacific Islander, and various other groups. Almost all my students classify in our state's lowest economic category, which qualifies them for financial assistance such as reduced lunch and free tutoring programs. For nearly 50% of my students, the primary language that their family speaks at home is not English. Many of our students were classified as ESL students (English as a Second Language), when they began high school, but have now been reclassified as English Proficient. Due to funding cuts, science classes at our public high school have recently increased to average sizes of 47 students per class. We are not a private school, so in order to give these young students a taste of a modernized technological experience, our science lab programs truly survive from donations and grants.
My Project
Technology has progressed so much, that science students can now use thermometers, balances, motion detectors, timers, and pH meters that are directly linked to computers.
After researching economically priced computer tools for my Chemistry and Physics students, I am hoping to build up a basic computer lab program that will prepare them to use the more advanced technology in college. Currently, we only have enough equipment for 12 students to operate the devices at a time. With two additional LabQuest minis, we will be able to double the number of students reached to 24 at a time.
The LabQuest Mini interfaces that I am requesting, which are compatible with our current computers, will allow us to connect temperature probes, sonar sensors, and pH probes. These will enable my students to collect, share, and store scientific lab data to analyze later. It will inspire, prepare, and motivate students towards careers in the higher, college-level sciences.
The greatest benefit that will come to my students would be an improved, inspiring Chemistry and Physics lab experience to motivate them to pursue science in their colleges and careers.
In order for me to update and modernize the lab experience for my students, our school must rely on and survive on donations and grants. We hope to replace our used, outdated equipment that is over 15 years old. Anything that you can do to help sustain and improve our program will be greatly appreciated!
More than three‑quarters 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
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. V. and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
