Spark of Discovery: Empowering Young Scientists with Essential Supplies
- School:
- Champion Elementary School
- Subject:
- Science
- Teacher:
- Reva Woodard
- Students Impacted:
- 80
- Grade:
- 5
- Date:
- August 19, 2024
0% Funded
Only $1,000.00 Needed
Goal
To ignite a passion for science and inquiry in 5th-grade students by providing them with the essential materials and resources needed to successfully participate in a science fair, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong interest in STEM fields.
Category
School supplies - Markers, paints, paper, crayons, clay, pencils, sharpies, modeling dough, etc.
What will be done with my students
Learn the Scientific Method: Students will explore the steps of the scientific method to guide their projects.
Choose and Plan Projects: They will brainstorm, select topics, and create project plans with timelines and materials lists.
Conduct Experiments: Using the provided materials, students will test their hypotheses, collect data, and troubleshoot issues.
Analyze Results: Students will interpret their findings, draw conclusions, and reflect on their experiments.
Prepare and Present: They will create display boards and practice presenting their projects for the science fair.
Benefits to my students
This project offers students hands-on learning experiences where they apply the scientific method through experiments. It encourages critical thinking by requiring them to solve problems and analyze data, while also fostering creativity as they explore topics that interest them. With all necessary materials provided, every student will have the tools they need to succeed, ensuring equal opportunities for success.
Budget Narrative
This budget supports a comprehensive series of science experiments, providing students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning while exploring fundamental scientific principles. The materials cover a wide range of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, and engineering. Each item has been chosen to ensure students can conduct multiple trials of each experiment, ensuring reliable and meaningful results.
Items
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Measuring Spoons | $20.00 |
| 2 | Multipurpose Disposable Plastic Measuring Cups | $8.00 |
| 3 | Disposable Gloves | $18.00 |
| 4 | oil | $50.00 |
| 5 | Alka-seltzer tablets | $40.00 |
| 6 | Vinegar | $60.00 |
| 7 | Balloons | $10.00 |
| 8 | Baking soda | $30.00 |
| 9 | Flour | $10.00 |
| 10 | Distilled Water | $20.00 |
| 11 | play dough | $25.00 |
| 12 | clay | $25.00 |
| 13 | Sugar | $20.00 |
| 14 | Artificial snow powder | $30.00 |
| 15 | Activated Charcoal | $30.00 |
| 16 | Activated Carbon | $40.00 |
| 17 | Build a Bot Kit | $60.00 |
| 18 | Magnets | $40.00 |
| 19 | Rubber Band | $15.00 |
| 20 | Foil | $25.00 |
| 21 | LED Lights | $15.00 |
| 22 | Electric Paint | $20.00 |
| 23 | Detergent | $10.00 |
| 24 | Pepper | $5.00 |
| 25 | Rock Salt | $15.00 |
| 26 | Wire Zinc | $20.00 |
| 27 | Wire Copper | $20.00 |
| 28 | Various Paper | $20.00 |
| 29 | Water Filter Kit | $40.00 |
| 30 | Chalk | $22.00 |
| 31 | Mug Mixture | $22.00 |
| 32 | popsicle Sticks | $10.00 |
| 33 | Wooden Sticks | $6.00 |
| 34 | various batteries | $50.00 |
| 35 | Tissue Paper | $10.00 |
| 36 | Thin wire | $10.00 |
| 37 | STEM Kit | $40.00 |
| 38 | Root Viewer | $60.00 |
| 39 | Various Cups | $15.00 |
| 40 | Glue | $14.00 |
| Total: | $1,000.00 |
0% Funded
Only $1,000.00 Needed
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