What? Alternative Energy Sources and Reading Comprehension
My students need the Britannica Illustrated Science Library, 25 subscriptions to TIME for Kids Magazine, and 3 Power of Science kits, covering Light and Sound, Simple Machines and Electricity.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. A.'s classroom raised $1,097
This project is fully funded
Imagine displaying a solar house before the classroom, and then telling the kids that they will be building that house, once we have read and understood the concept and theory behind its usefulness.
I teach Math, Science, Language Arts, and Social Studies to sixth grade students who are struggling readers, in a self-contained classroom. Our school is currently focusing on Reading Comprehension, utilizing "Readers Apprenticeship" strategies.
Our school corporation currently combines Language Arts with Social Studies in a "Literacy Block" format to aid reading comprehension. I am currently participating in a science research experience for teachers at Notre Dame University, and this experience has encouraged me to propose a change to the "Literacy Block" format.
I believe the students will become better readers who comprehend what they have read if the text being used is about modern-day Science topics of interest to them. For example, Alternative Energy Sources and the Environment are topics that have a high student appeal, and they provide opportunities for hands-on activities and additional comprehensive learning.
The big HOOK for the students will be the hands-on activities, an example of which they will see on display prior to the concept being taught. Your generosity will allow me to provide some of the kits where students will build these models, and reading resources that will allow for comprehension and application of the science concepts.
This combination of hands-on activities and high-interest, visually appealing reading resources will lead to exceptional readers! I will also be searching the internet for additional science resource kits and grants, so that I can consistently apply the format your generosity has allowed across all science curriculum areas.
Our school corporation currently supplies science kits that are outdated, and more importantly, of little interest to the students. Your kindness and generosity as a donor can provide a turning point in 25 kids educational lives. By stepping up and saying, "Yes, I care about your student's lives!", the resources that your commitment will provide will help these children to go to each succeeding year of their educational life as better readers and motivated learners!
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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TIME For Kids Magazine- World Report Edition w/ TFK Around the World (grades 4-6). Pricing is valid for orders placed after March 2008. After August 15th of current school year, pricing will remain in effect but TIME For Kids reserves the right to prorate issue quantity and free gifts. Only valid for orders in quantities of 10 or more. Orders for less than 10 subscriptions will NOT be fulfilled.
• Time for Kids
$4.88
25
$122.00
POWER OF SCIENCE LIGHT and SOUND KIT GR. 4-6
• Teacher's School Supply
$78.88
1
$78.88
POWER OF SCIENCE SIMPLE MACHINES GR. 4-6
• Teacher's School Supply
$78.88
1
$78.88
Britannica Illustrated Science Library 2008
• Encyclopedia Britannica Inc.
$425.00
1
$425.00
POWER OF SCIENCE ELECTRICITY KIT GR. 4-6
• Teacher's School Supply
$78.88
1
$78.88
Materials cost
$783.64
Vendor shipping charges
$78.36
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$19.59
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$899.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$197.34
Total project goal
$1,096.34
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,096.34
6 Donors
-$1,022.35
Donations toward project cost
-$899.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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