My students need stem and math materials to promote hands on STEM learning, to build their cognitive and problem solving skills.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Ford's classroom raised $1,254
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My Students
I work in a public elementary school, in an area plagued with high poverty and unemployment, North of Houston. My students, coming from a school district that was shut down by the state for the unjust education, have faced many obstacles the average 50 year old has never faced. They come to school to learn, despite the lack of stability at home. They are eager mathematicians and soaring scientists. They come from immigrant homes, 100% high risk, where the parents often works two jobs just to make sure that the children have the basic needs for school. My students have a desire to learn and grow. They want to be good role models for their younger siblings. They work hard each day, and they come to school with a positive attitude. I want to make sure that my students have the same opportunities to learn as their peers, who are not facing the same obstacles.
My Project
Having these materials in my classroom will open up a whole new world of learning for my students. In addition, my students will have the opportunity to practice hands-on activities and real world situations with the Stem bundles. On the other hand, they will be able to develop mental math, an essential skill that will be tested on the state assessment, using Math Ten frame cards and Numberframes. My students will have the opportunity to practice with 21st century learning skills that require students to be technologically savvy and to integrate STEaM into their education, through learning investigations, using the steam bundle. Finally, my students will develop and enhance their vocabulary, love for math, numbers, inquiry and unknowns. The learning possibilities are endless. With the addition of Sprocket and Cricut stem bundles my students are about to document their learning for our end of the year GT EXPO and add endless possibilites to my classroom with the Math and Science materials.
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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