Project: Capture the Power: Wind, Water, and Sun!
Resources Needed:solar mechanics robot kits, wind and water powered car kits, and a DIY eco-house building kit
School Poverty Level: High
Location: McKendree Elementary School, Lawrenceville, GA
Total Cost: $217.40
Still Needed: $146.81 Completed!
Expires: Aug 19, 2015
Teacher's Comments from Mrs. Wood:
My Students: My goal for each of my students is to instill in them a love of learning through centers, hands-on experiments, songs, and technology.
Teaching in a school with a 63% poverty level can have its challenges. More than one-third of my class speaks English as a second language. Many of my students don't have access to learning opportunities beyond our city. My students are active, creative, and musical little sponges who love learning in new ways!
My Project: With these sustainable energy kits, students can build a variety of robots, machines, tools, and modes of transportation using wind, water, and solar powers. My third graders will form hypotheses as to which renewable source gives the robots more power and speed, and will even have races on the playground, all the while recording and comparing/contrasting their findings in science journals. We know that hands-on materials work best with young minds, and having these energy kits would allow students to experience green living, not just read about it.
Not only is learning about renewable energy sources a constant current event in our world, it is also part of our 3rd grade science curriculum. When I can Teach for the Planet with resources like these, it will show students how important it is to "live green."
COMPLETED
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