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Goal

The goal is to provide all 4th-grade students at Discovery Elementary the opportunity to explore with more hands-on activities this academic year while exploring Science, Technology, engineering, and Mathematics using real-world examples and materials in class. 

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

What will be done with my students

I can broaden my student's thinking and open more outlets for them to retain information that they can carry with them to the next grade level. Students are more susceptible to mastering the benchmarks and remembering the content if they have tangible materials in front of them. Students can explore in the classroom and eventually engage in more studies by including field trips to complement the benchmarks.

SC.4.E.5.2 – Describe the changes in the observable shape of the moon over the course of about a month.
predict and compare the changes in the observable shape of the moon starting at any point in the cycle, and sequence moon patterns.
Explain that Earth’s rotation on its axis causes the moon to appear as though it moves across the sky in the day or night sky.
SC.4.E.6.1 – Identify the three categories of rocks: igneous, (formed from molten rock); sedimentary (pieces of other rocks and fossilized organisms); and metamorphic (formed from heat and pressure).
SC.4.E.6.2 – Identify the physical properties of common earth-forming minerals, including hardness, color, luster, cleavage, and streak color, and recognize the role of minerals in the formation of rocks.
SC.4.P.8.1 – Measure and compare objects and materials based on their physical properties including: mass, shape, volume, color, hardness, texture, odor, taste, attraction to magnets.
SC.4.P.10.2 – Investigate and describe that energy has the ability to cause motion or create change.
SC.4.P.10.4 - Describe how moving water and air are sources of energy and can be used to move things.
SC.4.L.16.1- Identify processes of sexual reproduction in flowering plants, including pollination, fertilization (seed production), seed dispersal, and germination.
SC.4.L.16.4- Compare and contrast the major stages in the life cycles of Florida plants and animals, such as those that undergo incomplete and complete metamorphosis, and flowering and nonflowering seed-bearing plants.
SC.4.L.16.2- Explain that although characteristics of plants and animals are inherited, some characteristics can be affected by the environment.
 

 

Benefits to my students

The benefit of my students using hands-on materials in science is to enhance their understanding of complex concepts through active engagement and experiential learning. By manipulating physical objects and conducting experiments, students can develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper comprehension of scientific principles, thereby fostering curiosity and a lasting interest in the subject leading these future students into the world to become our next generation of leaders and problem solvers. 

 

Budget Narrative

Funding will be allocated for purchasing interactive kits, laboratory equipment, and natural specimens that foster inquiry-based learning. Additionally, resources will be designated for creating models that illustrate scientific principles and facilitate collaborative group activities, ensuring all students can explore, experiment, and apply their knowledge in real-world contexts. This investment aims to promote critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a deeper appreciation of science among students. 

 

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