My goals are to combine art with math in a creative way, that gets my students grade 5-8 excited for both math and art.

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Geometric Animals

School:
Collier Charter Academy 
Subject:
Art 
Teacher:
Tiffany Shadden 
Students Impacted:
90 
Grade:
6-8 
Date:
August 23, 2023

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A Champion For Learning - $295.22

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Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 483

Dear Champions for Learning,

I am writing to express our heartfelt gratitude for the generous grant that has allowed us to acquire light tracing boxes for our geometric animals project in the art classroom. Your support has had a profound and positive impact on our students, enhancing their learning experience in various ways.

With the new light tracing boxes, our students have been able to delve deeper into the intricacies of geometric design, bringing their creative visions to life with precision and clarity. The enhanced tools provided by the grant have not only expanded their artistic capabilities but also fostered a greater understanding of geometric principles.

The geometric animals project has become a favorite among students, igniting their passion for art and geometry. The light tracing boxes have proven invaluable in helping them grasp the nuances of form and structure, allowing for a more detailed exploration of geometric shapes in their artistic endeavors. This hands-on experience has not only enriched their artistic skills but also deepened their appreciation for the intersection of art and mathematics.

Moreover, the grant has contributed to creating an inclusive and collaborative learning environment. Students, regardless of their previous artistic background, have found the light tracing boxes to be accessible and user-friendly, promoting teamwork and peer learning. The project has become a source of inspiration and encouragement for students to express themselves creatively, building confidence in their artistic abilities.

Your commitment to supporting education and fostering creativity has truly made a difference in the lives of our students. The impact of the light tracing boxes extends beyond the art classroom, influencing their overall enthusiasm for learning and cultivating a sense of curiosity that will undoubtedly serve them well in future academic pursuits.

Once again, thank you for your unwavering support. Champions for Learning has played a crucial role in empowering our students to explore the fascinating intersection of art and geometry, setting them on a path of lifelong learning and creativity.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Shadden

 

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Original Grant Overview

Goal

My goals are to combine art with math in a creative way, that gets my students grade 5-8 excited for both math and art.  

 

What will be done with my students

The students will choose a picture of a pet or favorite animal and turned into a geometric animal.
The students will be able to learn about careers in art that use light boxes to aid in their work.
My students will improve their artworks faster by using a light box to draw their animal.
 

 

Benefits to my students

My students will be able to find images in different media types and use different ways to
Copy, enlarge or trace the images found using a tracing light box.
 

 

Budget Narrative

I need $295.91 To purchase 5 light boxes A4 , tracing paper 9 x 12, Sulfite drawing paper to mount animal drawings and tax. 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 5 Rechargeable A4 LED Light Pad black with stand $199.95
2 2 Packs Tracing Paper 9 by 12 in, 50 sheets $16.40
3 2 Packs Sulphite Drawing Paper, 500 sheets $46.06
4 1 Prang construction paper 10 assorted colors 12 x 18 100 sheets $13.50
5 Tax 7% $19.31
  Total: $295.22

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