Professional Development To Keep Me Learning For My Students
I need help in gaining greater professional development experiences at the NSTA National Science Conference!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Lu's classroom raised $1,224
This project is fully funded
My Students
Throughout my five science classes and several after-school programs are a group of 200+ diverse students that are always so eager to learn more about science. In a room surrounded by plants and animals, my students enter our jungle of a classroom engulfed by science. The classroom is designed for exploration through research and learning, via hands-on activities. By the end of the year, I want my students to be at the forefront of a STEM education.
Each student is unique in his/her own way, which makes learning that much more special.
My students love learning about the ever-changing world of science and are captured by the fact that every day brings new discoveries in science. The school is a welcoming environment, that encourages higher-level learning while supporting the students at every step. The school houses over 1,400 middle school students, who come from different ethnic backgrounds. In order to strengthen their learning experience, I want my students to utilize all the possible resources I can provide for them.
My Project
The National Science Teacher Association has a national conference each year. Having attended the conference the past two years, I cannot imagine missing another conference. In the past, I was able to gain more project-based learning ideas, bring back the latest technologies in the realm of STEM education, and gain new curricula for my students. There is so much to learn and see as the world of science is ever-changing. I need to make sure I am up to date with the latest technology and materials so that my students are always engaging in a powerful learning experience.
As an educator learning is an ongoing experience so that my junior scientists are always at the forefront of the latest science education.
My students deserve the best and that means attending as many professional development programs so that I can bring back what I learned into our classroom. Attending this conference allows me to be the best educator I can possibly be so that my students get the best education I can give them.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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