My students need intriguing materials to spark their interest towards scientific investigations including materials in earth, physical, and life sciences.
The world is a place full of wonder, but in today's busy society, many children are limited to the exposure that would create the curiosity they need to experiment. Imagine a kit where a student could take a science experience home to see the wonder! Students; Families; Schools...Smarter Together!
We are a typical, mid-western community of hard working, busy families in a greatly expanding school district.
Our K-5 building consists of over 950 students with more students enrolling nearly every week. Our families and staff are dedicated to our students, and we work extremely well together with very respectful relationships. This school is a great place to be!
The school's library is continually in search of opportunities to enhance the educational experiences for our students in ways that are fun and engaging while being respectful of both parent and classroom responsibilities. Students from our school will respond eagerly for a chance to take home one of these circulating STEMPacks (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) to explore!
My Project
Think of a mini science experience; a chemical reaction, growth of a mold. Now think of a child as they peer into the petri dish or drop food coloring into the mixture to see the water particles move. Now think of the family's relief as they do not have to try to track down any baking powder or eye dropper or scale. Everything needed to capture the curiosity of the experience is included in the STEMPack. All that is needed is the natural curiosity of the child. Parents will have an opportunity to enjoy and discuss as the child discovers learning through experiences rather than simply through text, video, or lecture. The child will be able to build and create their own background in order to have a strong foundation in science.
The students will be able to keep the kits for a week, just like any other library material, so the kits can be used at convenience. Then the kits will be repacked for the next student's use.
This project has the opportunity to touch nearly a thousand students' lives.
It has the potential to change each student's perspective regarding science and their abilities within this discipline. As their abilities and choices are influenced, so will our society be as they take this perspective into their future, our future, and the future of unknown possibilities.
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