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Mr. Hinampas from Manzanola, CO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Help Develop Visual-Spatial Intelligence Through These Manipulative Kits

Help me give my students in Biology, manipulative learning kits, especially those who have difficulty understanding concepts, to develop their visual-spatial intelligence.

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Science is inherently a complex subject area, involving abstract concepts and theories that can be challenging to grasp through traditional reading alone. For many students, especially those with different learning styles, the passive process of reading might not fully engage their ability to understand and internalize scientific concepts. Each resource in the manipulative learning kit is designed to bridge this gap by providing hands-on, interactive experiences that make abstract concepts more accessible.

By physically engaging with the materials, students can transform theoretical ideas into something they can see, touch, and manipulate.

This hands-on approach is particularly beneficial for students who have difficulty understanding concepts through reading or lectures alone. For these students, the resources in the kit will appeal to their visual-spatial intelligence, an ability to understand and process information in a visual and spatial manner. By interacting with models, diagrams, and tools, students can better visualize biological processes, structures, and systems that might otherwise seem intangible.

In addition to enhancing visual understanding, this interactive learning approach fosters active participation, which has been shown to deepen understanding and retention. As students work through tasks and experiments, they reinforce their comprehension through direct, practical application of the concepts being studied. This type of experiential learning not only helps solidify abstract ideas, but also makes the learning process more engaging and enjoyable. As a result, students are likely to retain information longer and develop a deeper, more meaningful understanding of biology, making the learning experience more effective and memorable.

Mr. Hinampas Manzanola Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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More than three‑quarters 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

93 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DNA Manipulative Kit • School Specialty $432.37 1 $432.37
NewPath Learning Chromosomes, Genes and DNA Curriculum Learning Module • School Specialty $148.04 1 $148.04
Innovating Science Mendelian Genetics Kit • School Specialty $102.67 1 $102.67
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00

Materials cost

$728.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $68.31

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.76

Total project goal

$985.07

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