Project Proposal
Funds from the CHS Foundation will purchase equipment for both the Astronomy and Foundations of Healthcare classes which will allow the students to enhance their knowledge by providing hands-on learning experiences. Materials include blood pressure cuffs, PPE (personal protective equipment), moon globes, celestial spheres, and telescopes.
Amount Funded: $10,300
“Once again, thank you to the Foundation for your thoughtful and generous support. These resources will enrich our astronomy program for years to come and inspire students to look at the universe with curiosity and wonder. The equipment purchased for the Health Foundations class will provide an incredible opportunity for my students to practice real-world scenarios and provide a link to the written material they read in class.”
Matthew Aguilar, CHS Science Teacher
225 Students Impacted
Commitment to Closing the Opportunity Gap
According to science teacher, Mr. Matthew Aguilar, this is the same equipment that is used in college classes, and due to the cost, not all high schools’ budgets allow for science classrooms to be outfitted like his at Central High. Because students will be able to practice research and healthcare skills, concepts come to life and provide learning experiences that are just not possible in any other way. Experiences like these can be the inspiration that starts students down a path toward a career in science research or the medical field.
Translation to College and Career Readiness
The medical profession can be incredibly stressful in certain situations. Being able to practice assessing a patient, such as taking blood pressure in a safe and low-stress environment is essential to mastering those skills. Materials purchased for Astronomy will make a tremendous difference in helping students explore and understand the wonders of the night sky. Students will be able to visualize how the night sky appears from space—a perspective that is often difficult to grasp, particularly given the light pollution in cities. The moon globes will allow students map out the moon’s major maria and craters and locate Apollo landing sites as well as modern exploration areas. The telescopes and solar filters will allow students to safely observe sunspots and solar prominences—an extraordinary experience that few people ever have.
“This was a real-life experience. I didn’t expect a blood pressure to sound like that and I want to thank the donors for providing this equipment for our class.”
Hsa Knyaw, Class of 2027