Over the course of the next month, I’ll be highlighting some of the proposals in my DonorsChoose challenge, to let you know the benefits you can provide. Some of the proposals are heartbreakingly basic, asking for things like copy paper, but this is a science blog, so let’s look at some science proposals. For example, “I Do, Therefore I Learn”:
“Science is boring!”
I hear this phrase from students all too often. Despite the use of colorful, informational textbooks, Science is often dreaded by students. Having witnessed the astounding learning opportunities from hands on projects in Science, one can hardly deny the benefit of classroom experiments.
For many students, the scientific concepts are confusing, abstract and out of reach. My students need the practical, reusable Science resources that bring the concepts to life. The purchase of basic Science materials would be a priceless addition to our curriculum, and I am confident the integration of more practical, kinesthetic experiments will inspire the children to follow their dreams of maybe working in Science. In addition, many of the Science resources are transferable into practical activities to reinforce mathematical concepts.
This is exactly the sort of thing I talk about here all the time– we need to get more students interested in and inspired by science, and the sad fact is we haven’t provided teachers with the resources they need to do this vital job. You can help make a difference, by contributing.
And, if you don’t like that proposal for some reason, there are a whole bunch of other options. Please consider giving something.
“Are you now or have you ever been a supporter of science?
“Burn the witch!”
Faith-based democracy.