Project: I Want To Be An Astronaut!
Resources Needed: A globe, a telescope kit, a magnetic solar system, 9 astronomy books, and 2 astronomy e-books.
School Poverty Level: High
Location: Holmsley Elementary School, Houston, Texas
Total Cost: $296.68
Still Needed: $176.68 COMPLETED!
Expires: Apr 17, 2013
Teacher's Comments from Mrs. Caesar:
My Students: What did you want to be when you grew up? A doctor, teacher, scientist...? I have kids who want to be an astronaut!
I teach fourth and fifth graders in a program called the New Arrival Center. We are in an elementary school in a big city in Texas. All of my students are new to the United States and are learning to speak English. I teach language arts, social studies, and science. My students come to me from Vietnam, Mexico, Puerto Rico, China, Japan, Ukraine, El Salvador, and the Philippines. They love learning English and love school!
My Project: I am requesting materials for our Astronomy Unit. It is important that the students have hands-on activities and many supplemental reading materials. We will be able to learn about the solar system by using our magnetic planets. I will use the Globe to demonstrate why we have seasons and how our the Earth rotates. The class will make their own telescope. Hopefully, this will inspire some of my students to want to ask their parents about astronomy and stargazing! I have also requested books about planets, astronomy, and astronauts. I will use these books during instruction time and students will have these books available to read during class time.
My students need a globe, a telescope kit, a magnetic solar system, 9 astronomy books, and 2 astronomy e-books. This project is important because my students need many opportunities to develop their science vocabulary. It is crucial that they know that they can be whatever they want when they grow up. I want all of my students to go to college. Your generous donation and support will help my students succeed in science!
COMPLETED!
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