Growing an Environmental Science Classroom

The Description

This year I will be teaching a new subject that has never before been offered at my school: Environmental systems! This is both daunting and exciting because while it is a brand new class, it is a subject that I am truly passionate about. I hope to grow globally-minded citizens who possess the skills to think critically about environmental issues. In addition to that goal, I also hope to take steps to building a more sustainable classroom by reducing paper waste. Your contributions will help me to accomplish these goals.

 

Supplies I plan to purchase:

- world map

- classroom set of whiteboards (reduce paper waste!)

- recycling bin

- water testing kit

- graduated cylinders

- pH test strips

- pencils

- markers

- packs of (non-invasive, native to the area) seeds for monthly scholar "growth award"

- classroom plants

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal I will still be able to purchase necessary supplies for my classroom! I will prioritize items that my class NEEDS to function (water testing kit, markers) and the world map because I believe that it is important for scholars to be more aware of our place in the world. 

Fundraiser Updates (1)

Thank you for your investments!

August 19, 2018

Thank you so much to all who donated to help me build my Environmental Science classroom! We are currently in week 3 and my scholars are learning about environmental value systems and how they impact policy-making decisions. Next quarter, we will begin practical work and my scholars will be designing their own environmental science investigations. I am so excited to be back teaching at UHP and this school year is looking to be a lot of fun!

 

Mahalo from the bottom of my heart for your kōkua.

Love,

Ms. Matlin  

Comments (2)

Dana Matlin July 31, 2018

Don't know why it listed my name twice, the other donation was supposed to be from "David Matlin"... anyway, so proud of the work you're doing, it's gonna be a great year!

David Matlin July 31, 2018

Your students are lucky to have such an awesome teacher!

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About the Creator

I am excited to be a part of the TFA family and join the movement to solve education inequity in this country and provide all students with a quality education. I'm fortunate enough to be selected from a nationwide talent applicant pool to join a teacher corps comprised of leaders who commit a minimum of two years to teach in high need public schools. This summer I will be participating in an intensive skill and knowledge development program aiming to increase student achievement as well as a comprehensive professional development program including seminars, discussion groups, workshops, and content and professional learning communities specific to teaching license areas. I can't wait for my first year with Teach for America.

Investments (10)

$25

Ellen Bresnahan

6 years ago

$30

Alexandra Copeland

6 years ago

$25

Bradford H Plunkett

6 years ago

$10

Jenna Koyama

6 years ago

$25

Kayla Pugh

6 years ago

$10

Emily Young

6 years ago

$50

Dana Matlin

6 years ago

$50

Dana Matlin

6 years ago

$20

Bill Wang

6 years ago

$50

Mari Muraoka

6 years ago