I currently teach 8th grade science, and I try to do some type of hands-on activity each class. Every day, there will be students out of their seats creating, working, and experimenting.
I teach in an urban environment, where approximately 60% of the population qualifies for free and reduced-price lunch.
The population is very diverse, and Asian and Hispanic students represent the majority. Something special about my school is that clubs are embedded into the school day. Students are able to participate in activities that interest them and that they have a choice in. Having clubs during the school day definitely helps to make a well rounded student.
My Project
Currently my school is full distance learning and my students have limited access to supplies that will allow them to conduct science experiments at home. We have daily Zoom sessions and I attempt to guide my students through some kind of activity where they cannot be in front of the screen for a moment.
My goal is to provide hands-on science experiences at home by giving students materials that will be used in a variety of different labs.
The materials will be bagged up and given to all of the 8th grade students during textbook distribution.
The cellophane paper and the glow in the dark tape will be used to illustrate properties of light. The water beads will be used to model the scientific method and laws of motion. The balloons and the craft sticks will be used in activities that involve force. I tried to find hands-on activities that are cost effective and can reach all of the 8th graders.
Glow in The Dark Tape - 30 ft x 1 inch - Glow-in-The-Dark Luminous Halloween photoluminescent/Luminescent Emergency roll Safety Egress Markers Stairs, Walls, Steps, exit Sign
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$12.95
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$38.85
Prextex 600 Party Balloons 12 Inch 10 Assorted Rainbow Colors - Bulk Pack of Strong Latex Balloons for Party Decorations, Birthday Parties Supplies or Arch Decor - Helium Quality
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Cellophane Wrap Roll Royal Blue | 100’ Ft Long X 16” in. Wide | 2.3 Mil Thick Transparent Royal Blue | Gifts, Baskets, Treats Cellophane Wrapping Paper | Colorful Cello Décor, Decorations |by Anapoliz
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$8.49
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$8.49
Cellophane Wrap Roll Red | 100’ Ft. Long X 16” in. Wide | 2.3 Mil Thick Transparent Red | Gifts, Baskets, Treats, Cellophane Wrapping Paper | Colorful Cello Christmas, Holiday Color| by Anapoliz
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$8.49
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$8.49
Perfect Stix 4.5" Craft Sticks/ Ice Cream Sticks/ Natural Wood - Box of 1,000ct
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$8.46
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$8.46
UMIKU Water Beads 50000 Soft Beads Rainbow Mix Water Growing Balls for Kids Tactile Sensory Toys Home Décor
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$7.99
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$7.99
Materials cost
$109.25
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$10.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.64
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$150.89
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.63
Total project goal
$177.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$177.52
2 Donors
-$150.89
Donations toward project cost
-$150.89
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