This is the science class you wish you had as a student

School:: Palmetto Ridge High
Subject:: Science
Teacher:: Michelle Joyce
Students Impacted:: 500
Grade:: 9-12
Date:: August 25, 2016

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

Michael and Andrea Schroeder - $370.00

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 175

The chemicals and consumable supplies provided the opportunity for the teacher to do some unusual demonstrations and for students to work in small groups to cooperatively investigate scientific principles. The ability to participate in hands-on activities is significant to the retention of scientific concepts as students "learn by doing" complements their "learning with literacy" - reading and writing and mathematical calculations.

This grant will continue to impact students for an additional five - ten (or more) years as the equipment purchased is reusable and I have been able to share with other teachers at the school. There are enough chemicals to repeat almost all these experiments again for hte next two years with the same classes. The ability to impact many students is significant because we can build excitement and anticipation as students share their experiences with family, friends and classmates. We have shared our experiences on social media and therefore shared our learnign and excitement with the world.

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Newton's apples

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Cooperative learning

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Testing laws of physics outside the classroom

Original Grant Overview

Goal

To engage students by exciting demonstrations that capture their interest and lead them to develop their curiosity in Physics (and other STEM fields).
To involve students in their own learning by doing more laboratory activities, exploring and experimenting and understanding concepts by "doing" not just watching.

What will be done with my students

Students will be observing, discussing, and reporting on at least one teacher demonstration each month. These will engage, excite, and inspire students to learn more about science.
Students will participate, investigate and learn about science how it helps explain the world around us by completing a minimum of two laboratory activities each month.

Benefits to my students

Students will be:
** excited to come to class
** actively engaged in discovery and inquiry
** investigating "what happens" before researching "why it happens" to build a base of foundational knowledge
** individually responsible, and cooperatively responsible for their own learning
**learning about "real world" science and STEM connections

Budget Narrative

Most chemicals have to be purchased from a school supply company as there is restricted access to the general public and must be purchased by a high school teacher and delivered to a school location. Chemicals purchased should last a minimum of three years. Physics equipment is specific to individual demonstrations or lab investigations and while may only be used once or twice per year, can continue to be used indefinitely.
Other consumable materials can be purchased locally, and more cost effectively.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Chemicals	$140.00
2	Other consumable materials	$30.00
3	Physics equipment	$200.00
	Total:	$370.00

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This is the science class you wish you had as a student

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Budget Narrative

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