Help me give my students Breakout Box materials to help make social studies come alive!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Homm's classroom raised $557
This project is fully funded
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 Students
My students are RESILIENT. Many of my students have struggles beyond what adults have to deal with and they come to school every day to better themselves. Each year that I have taught, the stories that they share are heart breaking. But above all else, I am awed with how many of them carry on and strive to be the best that they can be.
My students are unstoppable.
They have huge dreams and are willing to face down any challenges that stand in their way. They work hard, care about their futures, and inspire me daily!
My Project
Breakout boxes are a great way to help students see historian skills come to life! Students can use problem solving and critical thinking skills to analyze sources and discover how a historian acts like a detective to uncover the truth. Students are given a series of puzzles similar to a scavenger hunt. These materials can be used for any social studies topic and even SEL activities. Decoding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, cracking the Zimmerman Telegram in WWI, or investigating the Boston Massacre are only a few examples of the endless possibilities of breakout boxes.
Working together in a safe environment is needed by students now more than ever.
Breakout boxes involve collaboration and team building so that students at any level can participate. These activities can be modified for students with disabilities or English Language learners. Students have to work together which encourages sharing knowledge and collective student growth. I have seen how a love for school and social studies can grow from highly engaging activities and these materials can help grow countless students' love for social studies for years to come.
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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