Help me give my students access to puzzles that actually engage their critical thinking.
$280 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! 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 live in a rural farming community. Most of the students are first or second-generation immigrants. Nearly all of the students' parents work in the fields nearby. The students at this school are devoted to graduating and moving on to college to live the life that their parents want for them.
Historically these students have underperformed in mathematics, but with increased funding and use of technology, we have had drastic improvements.
My Project
In my math classroom, I have a Newton's Cradle. That simple machine has taught some students more than they could get out of fifteen lectures on the subject. I want more of these puzzles and physics paradox toys to help engage these students that don't always perform well in class.
A popular technique right now is to give students fidget toys, but why not give them something to fidget with that will also teach them?
The puzzles and toys I have selected will help my students to understand mathematical and physical principles in a more active way. I will also use some of the toys in actual instruction to demonstrate a concept.
Sunnytech Solar Magnetic Levitation Model Levitating Mendocino Motor Educational Model ST41
• Amazon Business
$88.99
1
$88.99
SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning, Patented Fidget Cube w/ 36 Rare Earth Magnets - Extraordinary 3D Magic Cube – Magnet Fidget Toy Transforms Into Over 70 Shapes (Optical Illusion)
• Amazon Business
$25.00
1
$25.00
Project Genius Hidden Corridor, Multicolor
• Amazon Business
$19.16
1
$19.16
DBlosp 2 Pack Kinetic Desk Toys,Full Body Optical Illusion Fidget Spinner Ball, Anti Anxiety ADHD Relieve Stress Inspire Inner, Gifts for Men,Women,Kids ,Size: 1.5"/3.8cm
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Truu Design Wood Base Hourglass, 2.5 x 6 inches, Beige 1-Minute Magnetic Hour Glass, 2.5" x 6"
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Ganowo 3PCS Large Size Fidget Snake Cube Twist Puzzle Magic Snake Sensory Toys Collection Brain Teaser Stocking Stuffers Party Favors Game Goodie Bags Fillers for Kids Adults Teens
• Amazon Business
$12.97
1
$12.97
Energy Rod by Be Amazing! Toys - Sensor Stick Sci-Fi Tube with Flashing LED Light - Safe to Touch and Handle STEAM Electric Current Toy for Boys & Girls – Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$9.50
1
$9.50
Materials cost
$188.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.50
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$237.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.99
Total project goal
$279.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$279.92
1 Donor
-$279.92
Donations toward project cost
-$237.93
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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