"Students in our program receive sheltered instruction and come with little or no English proficiency. Most of our ESL students have limited or no educational backgrounds, live in a low-income area, and belong to a Title I and Title III school. The majority of our student body is on free-reduced lunc...
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"Students in our program receive sheltered instruction and come with little or no English proficiency. Most of our ESL students have limited or no educational backgrounds, live in a low-income area, and belong to a Title I and Title III school. The majority of our student body is on free-reduced lunch. Despite their frustrations and challenges (including language), many of our students are bright and come with an intrinsic motivation to succeed. We would greatly appreciate your help in funding visuals/models for our class. Many students are exposed to words, materials, science, etc… for the first time. Our students come from over 22 different countries and speak over 18 different languages. They are mystified yet scared. They want to achieve but need to understand both the content and language first in order to do so. With visuals/models my students would be able to comprehend what they are learning quicker and maintain interest in science. This will definitely help him succeed not only in middle or high school but also in college. They will learn to seek out visuals for themselves. We teach students 6-10 grades and want them to experience learning in a hands-on and positive way so that they may continue to do so in the future. Models are the building blocks of science and play an important role both in the classroom and in the outside sector.
My students need various visual models including an animal cell model, a plant cell model, a DNA model, human and animal skeletal models, biome, and a visual periodic table.
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Mrs. L. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 14, 2009
Dear Christopher and Jamie Jarboe, The Miles Family, Stephanie, Tsvee, The Darnell Family, Mark, Joe, Jacqueline & Wil, Emily, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Anonymous Donors,
I sincerely appreciate the efforts everyone has made to make this donation possible! I am a strong believer of education and teach because its my calling as I truly believe each student has a uniqueness about him or her which can be seen and used as an advantage to learning. The materials will be used on a regular basis and with all of my science classes strengthening their knowledge throughout the year. This year I especially needed more visuals as I collaborate with two ECE teachers, social studies and math teachers, and a teacher in my science department who teaches all pre-literate students. Thank-you once again for your vision and faith in our students! With gratitude,
Mrs. L.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Kentucky
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Aug 10, 2009
| Expires:
Jan 16, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 9-12
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
14
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Theresa H. (volunteer)
on Aug 13, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Aug 14, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Kentucky."
A donor
gave
on Nov 12, 2009
"Teaching for me is more than a career its a vocation and the light in the students eyes when they see something or learn something is a tremendous gift for me. Thank-you for your generous donation!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Nov 13, 2009
"Thank you for your kind donation. I know that my students will sincerely be grateful from the bottom of their hearts as they enjoy working with materials and have developed a deep interest in science!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Nov 25, 2009
"I gave to this project because my mom is a science teacher, and she has always sworn by the importance of visual aids such as models like these to help students learn (and because we're both science nerds)."
"Its so true and I believe in the same! Even the students in my class who initially did not have an interest in science, loved seeing the visuals I brought in which motivated them!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Dec 5, 2009
"Its so true and I believe in the same! Even the students who did not have an interest in science initially were motivated when I brought in visuals!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Dec 5, 2009
"I gave to this project because it is important that everyone understand science and technology, not just people who choose to major in it in college."
"I agree with you and appreciate your understanding for science. Our class has just started incorporating websites such as brainpop science where students are learning about different topics from Jane Goodall and her study of chimpanzees to the different species of venus fly traps. The support which comes to us from donorschoose makes a tremendous impact on learning and integration in class!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Dec 12, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
Mark
from California
gave
on Dec 12, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Kentucky."
The Darnell Family
from Danville, KY
gave
on Dec 13, 2009
"If more adults believed in education then more of our students would understand and value education. With a good education our students can go far in life. Thank you for your support!"
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Dec 13, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Life Science education."
The Miles Family
from Cary, NC
gave
on Dec 13, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Health & Life Science education."
Tsvee
from New York
gave
on Dec 13, 2009
"I gave to this project because we LOVE Kentucky!"
Christopher and Jamie Jarboe
from Louisville, KY
gave
on Dec 13, 2009
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."
gave
on Dec 13, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 13, 2009
The teacher Mrs. L.
on Dec 14, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. L.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Jan 4, 2010
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