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Alexa, how do I save earth?

School:: Heritage Elementary School
Category:: Science
Teacher/ Administrator:: Jean Josephson
: 152098
Students Impacted:: 200
Grade Levels Impacted:: K-5
Date:: September 27, 2022

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

Amgen Foundation - $1,061.00

Project Goal

If you do not believe in the power of students, think about the “Greta Thunberg effect”. One student can change and influence a nation. My goal as an AGP teacher is to provide my students with the STEM tools to not only educate but also inspire stewardship of earth. This grant is requesting the electronics to create a inquiry-based lesson plan on not only “SC.5.P.10.4 – Investigate and explain that electrical energy can be transformed into heat, light, sound, and motion.” but also explain bigger issues that face earth and how to generate alternative energy.

How Project Benefits Students

What is light and heat energy and how does it affect earth? My lesson plan consists of hands-on learning, observations and classic classroom education. My students learn in different ways and with this grant I can offer differential learning on the topic Forms of Energy. If this grant is awarded we will have a hands-on lesson for every day we cover the topic. The circuits open the door for electricity to transform into Mechanical (Motion), Light, Thermal (heat) and Sound energy. The ozobot can take my students on a walk through “clean” and “dirty” energy. My students can create a solar oven to see how to harness the heat from the sun. We learn about evaporation of water based on where we place water in cups. There is so much to learn to understand how one person can make a difference in this world of energy.

Expected Outcome(s)

My students need differential learning more than ever. Allowing my students to walk around and observe, build with their hands and be proud of their accomplishments is vital in today's climate. The kits and supplies can be used for other lessons as well and as a reward system for students who have completed their work and need stimulating challenges.

If awarded, this grant provides me with the tools I need to successfully teach the forms of energy by allowing students to create, observe and wonder.

Detailed Cost Summary

Snap Circuits Green: Alternative Energy Kit
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/alternative-energy-kit-1360728

Elenco Electronic Snap Circuits Set 60-piece set
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/elenco-electronic-snap-circuits-set-60-piece-set-050-3974

AA Batteries
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/aa-batteries-1562443

Ozobot Evo
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/ozobot-evo-educator-entry-kit-2019256

Aluminum foil
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/delta-education-aluminum-foil-12-inches-x-25-feet-1-roll-010-1397

Multipurpose wrap
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/school-specialty-multi-purpose-wrap-clear-1322725

Dixie cups
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/dixie-plastic-cold-cups-9-ounce-clear-pack-of-50-2049971

Sticks
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/creativity-street-jumbo-natural-wood-crafts-sticks-pack-of-100-1589649

Rubber bands
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/rubber-band-1113283

Masking tape
https://www.schoolspecialty.com/3m-masking-tape-tan-1461995

Items

#	Item Description	Total Cost
1	Snap Circuits Green: Alternative Energy Kit	$596.00
2	Elenco Electronic Snap Circuits Set 60-piece set	$96.00
3	Rayovac Fusion Advanced Alkaline AA 30-PK	$42.00
4	Ozobot Evo Educator Entry Kit	$198.00
5	Delta Education Aluminum Foil, 1 x 25 Feet, 1 Roll	$30.00
6	School Specialty Multi-Purpose Wrap, 12 Inches x 1000 Feet, Plastic, Clear	$40.00
7	Dixie Plastic Cold Cups, 9 Ounce, Clear, Pack of 50	$23.00
8	Creativity Street Jumbo Natural Wood Crafts Sticks, Pack of 100	$12.00
9	Alliance Rubber Company Pale Crepe Gold Rubber Band, Number 33, 1 Pound Box, Pack of 970	$11.00
10	3M 201+ General Use Masking Tape, 1 Inch x 60 Yards, Tan	$13.00
	Total:	$1,061.00

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