Help me give my students a welcoming and supportive environment to learn and develop their chess skills through regular practice and friendly competition.
$569 goal
This project expired on June 27, 2025.
This project expired on June 27, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
This chess project for sixth graders is designed to integrate the logic and strategic thinking of chess with the principles of science and math, fostering interdisciplinary learning. As students learn the game, they will see how chess mirrors problem-solving in both subjects. The strategic nature of chess requires players to think critically, analyze situations, and make decisions based on patterns, much like the processes used in scientific inquiry and mathematical calculations. By engaging with chess, students can develop skills such as logical reasoning and spatial awareness, which are essential in both science and math.
By donning to our project, my students will internalize all of the chess benefits.
chess helps students practice concepts like geometry, symmetry, and measurement.
For example, the movement of the pieces on the board encourages students to visualize angles and distances, as well as calculate moves ahead in the game. The concept of patterns is also reinforced, as players must recognize repetitive formations or strategies that lead to success. The game's focus on numbers, such as keeping track of time during a timed match or the number of moves made, provides students with practical applications of math that are both engaging and relevant to their everyday learning.
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
Never Before Funded150 students impacted
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