My Students

My students started out the school year learning about the Mars rover, Curiosity. Many of our lessons are based on the engineering model that most scientists at NASA apply. By doing this, I have seen my students light up as they use inquiry and apply their skills to real world problems.

My students are so curious and passionate about learning.

They have aspirations of becoming the next generation's leaders, artists, scientists, and problem solvers. My students are so excited about visiting NASA. Unfortunately, the grant that I applied to did not work out. Now, my students are in a frenzy trying to fundraise money for this trip. My school is located in the Los Angeles area. The educational model is based on a constructivist approach to education: learner-centered and providing educational experiences that allow students to create knowledge and solve problems. Students may choose between two pathways to college and careers: Digital Media and 2D Media. Ninety-nine percent of the student population is Latino with 88% of students considered economically disadvantaged. None of my physics students have visited NASA, but all of them are so excited and passionate about this trip.

My Project

I am requesting funds for transportation to JPL. We have exhausted all other options including public transportation, which will take us 1 hour and 30 minutes to get to NASA. With the bus, we can take more students and spend more time at the facility. Right now, we are trying to fundraise enough money for 1 bus, but I have 80 students. If we are able to fundraise enough money for 2 buses than we can take all 80 students.

These donations will make a world of difference in my students lives.

They face so many socioeconomic challenges outside of school. Our school has aimed to provide our students with opportunities and open up their world to new places and ideas. This trip will help provide an opportunity for students to discover new possibilities for their futures. I know that when we come back from this trip, my students will say, "I want to work for NASA."