Imagine learning about our universe by simply reading and looking at pictures in a textbook! That's what we'll be forced to do if we don't get classroom supplies and decorations.
My science scholars are 7th grade students in an under-funded urban school in Missouri.
They are at a very inquisitive age that is perfect for scientific inquiry. Their learning styles are varied, but each and every one of them prefer hands-on learning. Astronomy can be a very abstract, dry subject if students don't have something with which to grasp, manipulate, and visualize.
My Project
These items will allow my students to work with and learn about the celestial bodies in the solar system. They will have the opportunity to classify them into categories based on physical properties, compare and contrast the sizes and composition of the planets and Earth's moon, and understand the placement of the planets, moon, and the sun.
Your donation to this project will make a difference in my science scholars' lives by engaging them in the content, exciting their curiosity about the solar system, and bringing the universe and its many wonders into our classroom.
Help inspire my students--the next generation of astronauts and space scientists are counting on you!
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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