White Boards (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

White Boards

Classroom project requested by Mrs. P. on Sep 14, 2007

Moderate Poverty

Birney Middle School
Southfield, Michigan
48076-3294

"I teach math and western hemisphere in 6th grade in a middle school that is located on the border of a large city.

Many of my students need glasses that their families cannot afford. The parents are always asking if I can put their children in the front, but I only have six seats in the front of ..." more»

"I teach math and western hemisphere in 6th grade in a middle school that is located on the border of a large city.

Many of my students need glasses that their families cannot afford. The parents are always asking if I can put their children in the front, but I only have six seats in the front of a classroom with 28 students. My blackboards are so old that it is difficult for them to see the information on the board. If I use an overhead to show the steps in solving a math problem I have to turn the roller so that they never see the beginning of the problem and the solution at the same time. That's why I like to work on a big board.

A white board is perfect because the background is light and with bright markers, they can easily see the problem develop step by step. When I am teaching the metric system I draw the meter family on the board. We call the dad "Kilo Dad", mom is "Mama Meter". We have "Sister Centi", and "Baby Milli"!!! The children laugh because I'm not an artist but I sure get their attention. I often show different ways to solve the same problem and then they see the same answer come up. Math is so visual for the students. The white board would serve a double purpose because I can also project maps and charts on them.

You can reach 140 students on a daily basis. The children and I would be so thrilled to have this new board in the classroom. We are working hard to increase or scores and a board that can make it easier for them to see would help us to achieve our goals. Thank you!

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My project need is to replace the old blackboards with white boards so that my students can clearly see math problems solved from start to finish when I am explaining the lesson and when they are showing how they solved their homework problems to the rest of the class. details»

Feb 29, 2008 Aneesa P a staff member at donorschoose.org

Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. P.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).

Nov 26, 2007 Jeff H a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the resources for Mrs. P.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Nov 24, 2007 Mrs. P. the Teacher

Dear Janet, Rachel, Liz, Carol, Meera, Laura, H, Michael, Serge and Anonymous Donor,

I was absolutely stunned when I received word that I would receive the white boards for the classroom. The email arrived the day before Thanksgiving. It amazed me that this gift to my students arrived at this time of the year. We had just discussed in class that we have so much to be thankful for in this country. And that as we sat around our tables this Thanksgiving we were aware of all the gifts the our freedom has given to us. They are going to as thrilled as I am. Thank you so much for your kindness and goodwill.

Reply to the classroom

On Feb 21, 2008, Mrs. P. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Nov 20, 2007 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Nov 20, 2007 Janet gave from Ann Arbor, MI

Nov 18, 2007 Rachel gave from Minneapolis, MN

Nov 14, 2007 Serge gave from Brooklyn, NY

Nov 9, 2007 Liz gave from Farmington Hills, MI

Nov 9, 2007 Carol gave from Ecorse, MI supporting Help These Students

Nov 9, 2007 Meera gave from Brooklyn, NY

Oct 19, 2007 A donor gave

Oct 15, 2007 Laura gave from Troy, NY

Oct 3, 2007 Carol gave from Ecorse, MI supporting Help These Students

Oct 3, 2007 H gave from London, NY

Oct 1, 2007 Michael gave from Seattle, WA

Sep 17, 2007 Neeta N a staff member at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.

Sep 17, 2007 Neeta N a staff member at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Sep 14, 2007Mrs. P. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
4x8 Premium Magnetic Markerboard / Dry Erase White Board	Teacher's School Supply	$276.31	2	$552.62

Vendor Shipping Charges				$55.26
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$13.82
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$17.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$639.00
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$140.27
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$779.27
10 Donors				-$779.27
To Go				$0.00