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Mr. Groth from American Fork, UT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Groth's classroom raised $570

Project Hail Mary Cross-Curricular Project

Help me give my students the opportunity to read Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

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Mr. Groth American Fork Junior High School
American Fork, UT Grades 9-12

My Project

A junior high student reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir in science class can gain a wide range of academic and intellectual benefits, especially in the areas of STEM thinking, problem-solving, and scientific literacy. Here’s how:

1.

Exposure to Real-World Science Concepts

The book incorporates actual scientific disciplines like:

Physics (gravity, relativity, thrust)

Chemistry (molecular reactions, fuel production)

Biology (microorganisms, evolution)

Astrophysics (stellar energy, interstellar travel)

Students see how multiple branches of science work together to solve complex problems.

2. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

The main character, Ryland Grace, survives using logic, experimentation, and troubleshooting—all core practices of scientific thinking.

Readers follow his scientific method in action: forming hypotheses, testing ideas, and learning from failure.

This models how real scientists work and think.

3. STEM Career Inspiration

The book highlights the importance and excitement of scientific work.

It may spark interest in STEM careers by showing a relatable character who uses science to make a real difference—on a galactic scale.

4. Engaging Storytelling Enhances Learning

Unlike textbooks, Project Hail Mary is character-driven, humorous, and suspenseful, helping students stay engaged.

The story makes complex science accessible and exciting, especially for reluctant readers.

5. Opportunities for Cross-Curricular Connections

Teachers can link the book to:

Literature (narrative structure, character development)

Math (calculations related to orbital mechanics, velocity, energy)

Ethics or social studies (decision-making, sacrifice, cooperation)

Summary

Reading Project Hail Mary in ninth-grade science helps students:

See science as a living, exciting process

Think like real scientists

Understand interdisciplinary STEM concepts

Engage deeply through story and emotion

Explore the ethical dimensions of scientific discovery

It’s a fun, meaningful, and educational experience that brings science to life.

32 students impacted 4 donors
Mr. Groth American Fork Junior High School Grades 9-12 American Fork, UT View local requests 32 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Project Hail Mary: A Novel • Amazon Business $13.98 32 $447.36

Materials cost

$447.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.42

Total project goal

$569.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $569.49

3 Donors

-$284.74

Donations toward project cost

-$242.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.71

match offer

-$284.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$242.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.71

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 $0.00

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