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Ms. Birmingham from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Birmingham's classroom raised $359

Microscope Illuminates Science for Children with Autism

My students with autism need a microscope in order to gain a hands-on understanding of science.

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Ms. Birmingham P94M @ PS 15 The Roberto Clemente School
New York, NY Grades 3-5

I teach 8 children with autism who are included full time in general education classes. This is a small inner city public school that has a 92% poverty rate. This year, we have begun a special project in which special education students are learning side by side with their general education peers.

Like many children with autism and many general education children, my students are bright, eager learners. They show a keen interest in the world of numbers and words. My students are different from others, however, in that they have their own unique learning styles. They are far less likely to learn from listening to a verbal description. They are much more likely to learn from hands-on experiences. This year, a number of my students will take the citywide science tests. There are standards that all the students are expected to reach in science. I have been searching for a way to help my students to really understand the science curriculum.

A good quality student microscope would allow students to take the information that has been presented on the page or in a discussion and actually experience for themselves what it means. I know my students have never seen or used a microscope. I think it would be a real eye-opener for them. It would help them make the mental leap from the page to genuine understanding.

Your support can help ensure that a rigorous curriculum which includes science is available to all elementary school students at my school, no matter what their abilities or disabilities.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Birmingham P94M @ PS 15 The Roberto Clemente School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MICROSCOPE,TEACH,WOLFE(R),CFL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $246.05 1 $246.05

Materials cost

$246.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.61

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$294.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.54

Total project goal

$358.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $358.54

5 Donors

-$345.88

Donations toward project cost

-$294.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.66

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 $0.00

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