Past projects 2
In a Galaxy Not So Far, Far Away....
Funded Feb 3, 2012Thank you for donating! The tablet has allowed me to teach many interesting projects in a fun and educational way. Most recently we did a project where the students were put into groups to write, direct and star in their own newscast! The students were responsible for reading a novel, picking out a "newsworthy" event, writing a script as a group, making their own backdrop and finally, filming and acting out a live newscast! It was great fun and a very productive learning activity! To add to the excitement we did a "red carpet" premiere of the videos at Open House! Both the parents and students were able to see their creative endeavors projected onto the big screen! Many students who may not be exposed to this type of technology are getting to use it first hand! Thank you all for your generosity!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. TANGER
This classroom project was brought to life by Wasserman Foundation and 24 other donors.Mrs. Tanger's Weird Science Wish List
Funded Jan 15, 2012Thank you to all the donors who have added to our fantastic science curriculum! As you can see from the photos, the posters have really livened up our science display corner. The students are now able to see in full color all the different ways animals are able to adapt to their environments!
We just completed our seed dispersal experiment and the students were able to use the magnifying glasses to see up close, all the wonderful details that each seed is made of. Fourth grade science is a big departure from the primary curriculum. It is the first time that the students are formally tested on quite high-level vocabulary and concepts. Therefore they love it when they are able to play games like the Prey and Predator Bingo game! The best kind of learning always takes place when kids are having fun!
Our study of the food chain has been greatly enhanced by the three types of consumer books! Now students can have literature to read when learning about Carnivores, Omnivores, and Herbivores. One of the concepts that goes along with these books is when we compare animal skulls to see what type of consumer they represent (ie. placement of eyes, specialized teeth, etc.) The books really enhance this study because it goes into each consumer type in depth.
The students greatly benefit from the owl pellet and microbe experiment! These are always activities that students remember years later! They get to feel important because they are working with "real" materials. All the while they are building group cooperation skills, and gaining knowledge of anatomy and microbes. One parent who is a physician commented that she had not gotten this level of science instruction until med school!
I am very thankful to the donors in helping me to fuel my passion for teaching science and for helping to instill a love of science in my students. Thank You.
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With gratitude,
Mrs. TANGER
This classroom project was brought to life by Wasserman Foundation and 20 other donors.