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Babu Selam School, Earth charter international organization

Ethiopia

Grant amount:

$1,500

We are requesting a grant to purchase crucial environmental instruments for student research. The project will engage approximately 1,000 students in Grades 1–8 through scheduled outdoor learning sessions in small groups throughout the school year. 


Students will participate in hands-on environmental investigations rather than observation only. Equipping students with these tools will enable hands-on learning and will give students firsthand experience collecting and analyzing environmental data, fostering critical scientific thinking. 


Through research projects, students will delve deeper into local environmental issues, fostering a sense of responsibility and ownership. Students will use the equipment to collect and analyze data in the following areas: air & weather: temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, CO₂ levels, particulate matter (PM2.5/PM10); water quality: testing samples from taps, rainwater, and nearby drainage for pH, temperature, and clarity; and, soil & biodiversity: soil moisture and pH, as well as observing plants, insects, and small organisms. Student research can be used to advocate for environmental solutions within our community, promoting positive change.

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About YLACES:

Youth Learning as Citizen Environmental Scientists assists and rewards the implementation of inquiry-based, experiential science education where students do science and contribute to the understanding of our environment through recognition and financial reward programs.

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Grants range from equipment and supplies for taking environmental measurements to recognition and support for students presenting their research projects and working for pervasive inclusion of student research projects in science teaching. 

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