Hillsborough Education Foundation School and Classroom Enrichment Grants
Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.
Tampa Electric Company - $1,537.06
The goal of this project is to provide STEM supplies and tools to elementary students at our Title I school. I want to provide students with hands-on materials and equipment to enhance their understanding of STEM concepts and foster a love for exploration. My goal is to ensure all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background, have equal opportunities to explore and excel with STEM.
School supplies - Markers, paints, paper, crayons, clay, pencils, sharpies, modeling dough, etc.
By having access to these supplies, students can engage in interactive learning, conduct experiments, and apply scientific principles in real-world scenarios. This project will benefit students by providing them with these engaging and hands-on learning experiences, giving them access to updated and diverse science manipulatives, engage in collaborative projects, and engage in problem-solving activities. These resources will not only help boost their academic performance but also boost their confidence, creativity, and enthusiasm for STEM. We will be preparing students for future success in higher education and STEM related careers.
The expected outcomes include increased student engagement and interest in STEM, improved understanding of STEM topics, enhanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills, improved academic performance in science and mathematics, and a greater appreciation for the scientific process. I expect to see a positive impact on students' attitudes towards learning and with more students expressing a desire to pursue careers in STEM fields. Ultimately, this project aims to create a more inclusive and supportive learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
Plan to measure the students' academic improvement includes:
a. Pre and Post Assessments: Conducting assessments (such as the district quarterly progress monitoring) before and after introducing STEM supplies to measure knowledge and skills gained.
b. Observations: Regularly observe students during activities to see how they apply concepts and problem-solving skills using science manipulatives.
c. Student Work: Collect work samples over time to track progress and improvements in understanding and application of STEM concepts.
The majority of these items are from Amazon. I have a few items from Oriental Trading (Glow in the Dark Constellations Craft Kit and Supertek Illuminated Orbiter) and Nature Gift Store (Caterpillar to Butterfly Kit, Grow Your Own Frogs Kit, and Amazing Carnivorous Plants Kit).
| # | Item Description | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 Pack Binoculars for Kids with Compass and Neck String | $37.00 |
| 2 | 18 Pack Pull Back City Cars and Trucks, Friction Powered Toy Cars | $30.00 |
| 3 | Upgraded Small Digital Scales (x3) | $56.64 |
| 4 | Caterpillar to Butterfly Kit - 10 Live Caterpillars | $35.00 |
| 5 | Grow Your Own Frogs Kit | $25.00 |
| 6 | Amazing Carnivorous Plants Kit | $15.00 |
| 7 | 12 Piece Reptile Animal Figurine Set | $20.99 |
| 8 | 12 Piece North American Forest Animal Figurine Set | $40.99 |
| 9 | 24 Piece Ocean Animal Figurine Set | $12.99 |
| 10 | 12 Piece Large Polar Animal Figurine Set | $27.99 |
| 11 | 10 Piece Forest Animal Figures | $16.99 |
| 12 | 12 Piece Bugs Insect Figures | $19.99 |
| 13 | 10 Piece Exotic Birds Figurine Set | $14.99 |
| 14 | Learning Resources Cross-Section Flower Model | $22.18 |
| 15 | 200 Piece, 20 Colors Pipe Cleaners | $7.99 |
| 16 | Packing Tape with Dispenser, 12 Rolls | $19.99 |
| 17 | 16 Rolls Clear Tape Refills for Dispenser | $7.96 |
| 18 | 500 Pack of 9 Ounce Plastic Cups | $24.99 |
| 19 | Kid Aprons - 24 Pack with 2 Pockets | $35.00 |
| 20 | Large Barn Owl Pellets Teaching Kit - Pack of 15 | $63.00 |
| 21 | Sow Your Own - Grow Your Own Vegetable Seeds Kit | $59.98 |
| 22 | Miracle-Gro Potting Mix 8 Quart (2 Pack) | $15.99 |
| 23 | 24 Pairs Kids Gardening Gloves | $36.99 |
| 24 | 28 Pack Colored Ping Pong Balls | $6.99 |
| 25 | 24 Pack of Multicolored Golf Balls | $34.99 |
| 26 | 4 Piece Tuning Fork Set Sound Tool | $43.00 |
| 27 | 5 Pack UV Black Light LED Flashlights | $20.00 |
| 28 | Glow in the Dark Constellations Graft Kit | $23.00 |
| 29 | Supertrek Illuminated Orbiter, Battery Operated | $269.00 |
| 30 | 24 Pack Kids Safety Glasses | $19.99 |
| 31 | Code and Go Coding Mice Robots (x12) | $360.00 |
| 32 | STEM Explorers Pixel Art Challenge (x5) | $62.45 |
| 33 | Shipping and Handling | $50.00 |
| Total: | $1,537.06 |
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