Oh No! We Shrunk Our Cells.
- School:
- Immokalee Middle
- Subject:
- Science
- Teacher:
- Amie Grant
- Meshain Holmes, Michael Haddox
- Students Impacted:
- 475
- Grade:
- 7
- Date:
- July 11, 2024
Investor
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Lipman Family Farms - $530.00
Goal
The goal of this grant is to provide students an engaging way to interact with cells. Although cells are microscopic, this activity will allow students to work with cells in a hands on way without microscopes.
Category
Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc.
What will be done with my students
During the cell unit, students will be able to draw out a model of a plant or animal cell. They will color and label it. Then we will magically shrink them in an oven (by an adult). They will then be able to turn them into a keychain that they can reference.
Benefits to my students
My students will be able to make connections between the concepts in the classroom and concepts in the real world. More parts of their brains will be activated and engaged. The knowledge gained will be more easily transferred to long term memory. This style of learning also fosters growth of critical thinking and problem solving skills. Students love to create things and this the perfect activity for students to create projects to gain understanding. This activity lets students take a lead and control their learning while it still being fun and engaging which will benefit all students including ELL students that need extra support.
Budget Narrative
I will use the money to buy 3 sets of each item so each teacher will be able to do the activity with their students buying; shrink film paper, keychain set, and poster for display. 3 sets of plant and animal cell models will be purchased for display. A set of plant and animal cell microscope slides will be purchased so that students can observe them under the microscope and make comparisons.
Items
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shrinking Plastic Sheets Kit | $100.00 |
| 2 | Sharpies | $150.00 |
| 3 | Grafix Shrink Film Sanded, 8.5 x 11, Pack of 50 Translucent, Sanded Shrink Sheets, Design Your Art and Shrink It to Create Jewelry, Embellishments, Paper Crafts, Gift Tags, Ornaments and More | $100.00 |
| 4 | plant and animal cell models | $130.00 |
| 5 | plant and animal cell microscope sides | $50.00 |
| Total: | $530.00 |
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