My students need a Geosafari Talking Globe for our classroom to help bring the world to them.
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My Students
Can you imagine what it would be like if you had never traveled further than the city or state you live in? Well, that describes many of my students. They may lack experience but not curiosity. They love learning about places and people around the world. Help me bring the world to my students.
My students are curious and eager learners with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
I have a very diverse class, with students of different races and ability levels. My school is located in the center of our city, and many of my students are living below the poverty level. I have a resourced classroom which means many of my students (1/3 of my students) have special needs. My students don't let the obstacles of poverty and learning disabilities hold them back, they are experiencing success every day. My goal is for all of my students to become lifelong learners and productive and responsible citizens.
My Project
In my classroom I have neither a map nor world globe. This globe will not only be used for teaching geography but also in reading and in science for our unit on Earth Science. As we read stories with settings from around the world, the students will be able to locate where the story is taking place. I'm requesting a Geo Safari Talking globe instead of a conventional globe because a third of my students have learning disabilities. This will help me to better meet their needs so they can experience the same success as their classmates. Many of my students struggle with fluency and the talking globe will help them improve in this area as well as geographic knowledge.
Every child should have the opportunity to reach their fullest potential and experience success.
For many of my students this is difficult because of obstacles of poverty and learning disabilities. I believe that given the right resources and environment every child can be successful. A talking globe might not seem like much, but to my students it will go a long way in helping them experience success and becoming lifelong learners. Help me bring the world to my classroom.
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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