Super Scientists: Enhancing Science Through Engaging Read Aloud Books
Help me give my students engaging Science read-aloud texts for immersive instruction!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Davis's classroom raised $198
This project is fully funded
My Students
Welcome to our classroom! We're a diverse bunch, but what's evident is that we are a community. We are a neighborhood school with about 80% of students walking to or being dropped off at school by a guardian. We are a high poverty school, but my students are motivated to learn and want to be engaged in the classroom.
Being an inclusive school, our classroom is full of students with diverse abilities, integrating both general and special education in one room.
These first graders have differing skills, but one thing they have in common is a love for learning.
My first graders are energetic and enthusiastic! They love to sing and get up and move. Unfortunately, many of them are missing basic academic skills in the areas of literacy, math, and writing. This year we are focusing on closing the achievement gap and creating a classroom full of confident, successful students.
My Project
My students need engaging Science read-aloud books to supplement our Science curriculum. These books would include narrative and nonfiction texts to immerse the students in real-world examples of our science content. This year we will be focusing on; light, shadow, and sound; the structures of plants and animals; and astronomy.
Many of my students have had no exposure to science at home; these books would help to build background knowledge and introduce key concepts.
Paired with engaging hands-on exploration activities, these science read-aloud texts would supplement our current curriculum and help the students succeed in science.
More than three‑quarters of 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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