Help my bright students better comprehend the sciences by donating to the Tchamba Science Lab! This lab will not only give the kids a chance to run experiments, learn in a participatory manor, and be a hands-on way of learning, but it will also encourage girls to pursue the sciences as well.
Girls in the Tchamba high school are outnumbered by boys almost 8 to 1. Girls are afraid to speak out or ask questions because they are afraid of boys teasing them and also because Togolese culture encourages them to be timid. Few girls are enrolled in science classes, because science is tough! And without a full support system, the opportunity to ask questions or participation in class, girls fall unnoticed. Give the girls the opportunity to learn science in a manner that is more conducive to individual learning, thus building their courage and their future in science.
Click here to be a part of this project:
https://www.peacecorps.gov/index.cfm?shell=donate.contribute.projDetail&projdesc=693-400&fb_source=message
100% of your contributions will go directly to building lab tables, installing sinks and plumbing equipment, installing electricity, and ensuring that there is proper drainage. I'll be sure to update you with photos of the construction as we go along! Plus everyone who donates will have their name painted on the wall of the science lab!
The club breaking up into teams to race which team can solve a sudoku puzzle fastest! |
The club crowding around the one table to see the experiment. The science lab will ensure that every student can be a part of the experiments, rather than 50 kids surrounding 1 small table. |
This is a great project and I hope you have great success in getting the lab set up the way you envision. Good luck Chelsie and thanks for the updates. It's so interesting to read about what you are up to. *Hugs*
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