This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
As a former Stagecraft student, I can affirm and am proud that they are some of the hardest working students in the school. Besides building sets, hanging lights, running sound, creating costumes, working on run crew, and stage managing every drama department production and event in the auditorium, most are involved in other extracurricular activities and/or employed due to their family's financial situation and still manage to juggle it all pretty successfully.
It is amazing as a Stagecraft teacher to see my students light up when they paint or use power tools for the first time, and then see their mind finally open up to the possibilities of what they didn't feel they were capable of.
Many of my students sign up for Stagecraft because of the need for a project but non-performance based course that they can excel in. Luckily for many of them, Stagecraft can be a class they discover hidden skills and talents, most of which they can continue to use in their lives after they graduate.
My Project
This school year will be heavily focused on virtual learning and Stagecraft is typically a very hands-on class. I aim to give the students a hands-on experience at home and in the process pulling them away from their screens for a little while and allow them to think creatively.
To make it so that my students can learn in the most effective way possible I would like to create these drawing/drafting tool kits that they can take home.
They will help students not only learn how to draft their ideas but then how to create them three-dimensionally at home. These kits can then be reused for future classes.
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
Mr. Pen Architectural Triangular Ruler Set with 12 Inch Triangular Scale, 11 Inch 30/60 and 8 Inch 45/90 Triangles
• Amazon Business
$8.99
80
$719.20
Ampad Evidence Quad Dual-Pad, Quadrille Rule, Letter Size (8.5 x 11.75), White, 100 Sheets per Pad (20-210)
• Amazon Business
$5.59
80
$447.20
Ruler Metal Straight Edge Ruler Stainless Steel Ruler 12 Inch Ruler Set Rulers Bulk 12 Pack
• Amazon Business
$23.99
6
$143.94
Safe Drawing Compass, Set of 32
• Amazon Business
$46.73
3
$140.19
Scissors, VERONES 8 Inch Soft Comfort-Grip Handles & Stainless Steel Sharp Blades Perfect for Cutting Paper, Fabric Photos, More, 15-Pack
• Amazon Business
$15.99
6
$95.94
Double Hole Oval Shaped Pencil Sharpener with Cover and Receptacle Manual Pencil Sharpener Hand Pencil Sharpener for Office Home Supply (24)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
4
$91.96
SUNEE Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag(6 Colors, 18 Pack), Letter Size Waterproof Document Pouch for School Office Supplies, Cross Stitch Organizing Storage
• Amazon Business
$14.40
5
$72.00
16Pack Utility Knife Box Cutters (18mm Wide Blade Cutter) Retractable, Compact, Extended Use for Heavy Duty Office, Home, Arts Crafts, Hobby
• Amazon Business
$9.95
5
$49.75
Magnetic Classroom Whiteboard Geometry 4 Piece Set, Includes Compass, 2 Triangles and Ruler (31619)
• Amazon Business
$44.99
1
$44.99
Mr. Pen Pencil Erasers, Pack of 24
• Amazon Business
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