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 Students
Do you ever wonder about clouds and how they are formed? How about what is inside a seed that makes a plant or tree grow? If your answer is yes, then you must be an inquisitive being just like most of my students in my classroom.
My students are smart, driven, and very verbal.
They are 100% Hispanic. Most of them do not have a computer or other technology at home. Our school provides a safe environment away from gangs and other socioeconomic limitations. They are exposed to violence and socioeconomic limitations, like lack of food, that others take for granted. In my classroom, they get to dream, the sky is the limit. They've planned future traveling plans, designed their dream homes, and have become celebrated community heroes. The classroom is a safe haven where dreaming high is encouraged. Nothing is impossible when they dream, write, and share their future plans. They are enthusiastic learners because they are provided with the hands-on experiences and activities that at home are simply unattainable.
My Project
I need your help to provide a science learning environment. They need to be motivated and to awaken their natural curiosity of the world around them. Learning about plants' growth and how the weather influence living organisms are experiences that will last a life time. The resources requested, like the TogetherFarm Blocks (garden beds), and several seed packs, will help my students understand sustainability. We have a school garden which is our hands on lab for teaching sustainability. The seeds will be used right away. The garden beds are easy to assemble and we can begin planting right away. The garden beds will make science lessons more comprehensible and engaging. My students will get to explore all aspects of Life Science and Earth Science that make an impact on living organisms. As educators, it is our responsibility to "TEACH for the PLANET" to my students about ways we can contribute to discover, protect, and contribute to their world through hands-on activities and experiments
I need your generosity, to help me teach science.
I hope to expose my students to new topics that could put them on a path to a career in the science field. Science is so important to my students' future. These materials will put them on a path of a love for science. With your help they can aspire to be future doctors, chemists, or astronauts! With your help we can help achieve science success.
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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