In order to learn observation skills and scientific process, my students need science log books and binoculars to study what is living just out of reach.
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.
Have you ever wondered what was just beyond the place where you were? Just outside of view, waiting to be discovered, if only you had the resources? You are not alone, for there are fourth and fifth grade students in this inner city school who are right there with you! These fourth and fifth grade multicultural students are a joy to work with and want to discover all that they can about the wonderful world around them. They constantly push me to teach them new science and look for things that they can “do” science with. This urban school is a true neighborhood school, with a variety of urban, inner city families who love having their children as a part of this school.
My students desperately want to practice using the scientific process by observing the world around them. We have very little technology in our school and they must receive training in order to compete with the rest of the educational world. We have seen birds, bugs and other critters from a distance but have had no way to study them or observe their urban habitat. We want to write down and draw the things we see scientifically but have neither the budget nor the equipment to pursue this dream. These are obstacles that face us in every thing we attempt to do. I want to encourage them to learn about birds, urban animals and those living in the wilderness. They want to learn. We are ready to go! The only thing holding us back is a simple thing. We have nothing with which to achieve this goal. We have pencils but no erasers. We don’t have the log books we need nor binoculars with which to view these exciting creatures.
The solution is simple: We need log books and binoculars with which to observe this thrilling world out there, just beyond our reach! Using these resources will help instill the sequence of the scientific process within the children’s minds, assisting them in every day solutions to problems through this experience. They will be able to develop skills in classifying things, bird recognition, animal appreciation and environmental respect. Art skills will be refined because of the details the students are able to develop through observation with binoculars. This activity will lend purpose and design to the science process, making it a strong part of their personal growth. The activity will also be able to be utilized in future years and strengthen those who are able to participate more than once.
You can have a part of this fantastic opportunity for cultural, environmental and artistic development of these precious inner city children! Your donation will make this become a reality for these students and help them to have some experience in technological devises before they leave this school and go on to another one. You will have helped to more fully develop their skills and open their eyes to see wonderful things that were previously hidden just out of their reach. it may seem a little thing but I can assure you that it will be most important to these children who have so very little. Their gratefulness will stay with you for years to come. It has for me and I know it will for you.
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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