We are building our way to a sturdy future by putting materials in students' hands to enable them to build structures that can withstand forces of nature.
I teach first through fifth grade gifted students at a public school in Georgia.
They are so enthusiastic about learning. My students are very inquisitive and love to learn and explore. My students really enjoy hands-on learning and project based learning. They love having their hands involved in their learning.
My Project
I am requesting KNEX simple machines and gears for students to get hands-on experience with building structures with the use of simple machines. The Newtonian Demonstrator will explain Newton's 3rd Law of Motion. Disc magnets, floating rings, and a cow magnet will help students understand and see magnetic fields when used with iron filings.
Do you want someone to build a bridge or do construction on your house if that person never had experience building and manipulating materials?
Of course not. I want to give my elementary students the opportunity to read and follow directions and diagrams to build and construct houses, bridges, and more.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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