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The Description

I am a 4th grade teacher in South Park, PA. I teach Math and Science to two different classes. To make learning fun and engaging, I use Star Wars as a theme and tie it into our curriculum.  

In our classroom, we use Star Wars to learn about 4th grade Science content. For example, we use Tatooine, Hoth, and Endor to learn about desert, arctic tundra, and temperate forest biomes. Similarly, in our Jedi unit, we will learn about force (get it? Force?) and motion. We have many themed units that tie into the Star Wars galaxy. 

With these funds I will purchase an R2-D2 app-enabled droid and a BB-8 app-enabled droid from Sphero. This will allow us to cover programming during our Droid Unit (Technology and Design) in our Star Wars-themed classroom. These app-enabled droids will allow us to cover a topic (computer programming) that is extremely important in this day and age while still tying into our classroom theme. 

Back Up Plan

If we do not reach our goal but the resources raised are close enough to our goal, I will pay the balance from my own pocket. However, if we are far away from that goal, I will use the funds to purchase other needed items (electric circuit items, such as bulb holders, Fahnestock clips, bulbs, and wires) for our Sith Unit on electricity. 

Fundraiser Updates (2)

Money in Hand

October 19, 2017

Thank you again to all who donated! We have received the money and are in the process of filling out purchase orders. We raised enough money to purchase FIVE Spheros, and the students are thrilled!

 

Thanks again!

Speechless

September 10, 2017

All,

     Thank you so much for your support and for helping our classroom! We are blown away by your generosity! We currently have enough money to purchase 4 app-enabled droids for our classroom. Although we have passed our goal (as if we were in hyper-speed in the Millennium Falcon), any excess/future money can go towards additional droids (thus giving students more hands-on time) or materials to enhance the lessons (such as purchasing items to create a maze for the kids to program the droids to navigate). 

 

     For those who have donated, thanks again for your generosity! If you haven't donated yet, but still wish to.....May the (giving) Force be with you!

Comments (4)

James Farine September 7, 2017

May the force be with you young Jedi

Kerry Trent September 7, 2017

Mr. Quast was Jared's favorite teacher at SPEC! We hope he continues teaching for a long, long time!

Beth September 6, 2017

Best teacher ever!!! Miss you Joe!

Jonathan September 6, 2017

Miss you mr q. The best teacher I ever had!!!

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About the Creator

I am a math/science teacher in South Park, PA (not the cartoon, but I do have Kyle in my class).

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