2nd grade Mystery Science Kits

Moderation state
funded
Grant Applicant
Diane Welch
Grant Co-applicants
Danielle Gallagher
School Site
Sierra Expeditionary Learning School
Grant Category
Mathematics & Science
Grant Date
2024-06-01T12:00:00
Description

Mystery Science/Mystery Doug is used weekly in my classroom to engage students in NGSS-aligned science lessons. Mystery Doug is a web-based program that releases new episodes each week for students to watch, listen to, discuss, and engage with classmates. I would love to take their learning deeper with Mystery Science Pack. These kits will provide the class with all the materials and instructions needed to perform our own science lessons in class. Each pack contains supplies for 30 students working together in groups and/or partners.

Benefits of Program

Students in our classes will all benefit from the materials in these science packs. Each kit will allow students the opportunity to explore NGSS-aligned science lessons designed specifically for their age group.

Hands-on Learning Experiences provided the following benefits:

  • Students will explore, retain, and experiment with scientific concepts
  • Students will have fun while learning science
  • Students will be successful, regardless of learning style
  • Students will be engaged in high-interest activities
  • Students will discuss, investigate, create, and discover with their peers.
Success of Program

The success of the program will be students engaging in age-appropriate science discoveries with their peers through discussion and collaboration. Science concepts will transfer to additional learning expeditions taught in our standard curriculum. These science packs will make planning and preparation easy since the materials and lessons will all be provided by Mystery Science each month. 

Implementation

These science packs will be utilized on Friday afternoons during our Enrichment block. This will give students an opportunity to participate in a fun Friday afternoon activity that will promote discussions at home with family members.

Can you share this grant with your grade level or subject team?

Ordering two kits has enough materials for all 50 students in the 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms for one year.

Sustainability
These kits are consumable and change yearly. Additional funds will be necessary to continue with this program.
Amount Funded
$1072.00
Individual Budget Items(s)
$990 - Mystery Science - 2nd Grade Pack
Shipping
$0.00
Taxes
$81.68
Other funding sources

This grant would not be covered by our school budget. A grant from our PTC could be utilized on a limited basis.

File Uploads
Quote - Mystery Science 2024-2025.pdf (64.05 KB)
Supporting Links
Mystery Science home page
Notes

This current year I piloted this Mystery Science Box for my classroom. I would like to expand and share it with my team here at SELS. The program is excellent and all the science materials needed are included with the kit. These activities are highly engaging, hands-on science lessons that meet all NGSS standards for 2nd and 3rd grade.