"I teach 11th grade chemistry at a Visual and Performing Arts High School in Missouri. I am unable to use a projector of any sort because we get so much sunlight in my classroom and have no blinds to cover the windows. This is a basic need that our school is unable to meet. During particularly sun...
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"I teach 11th grade chemistry at a Visual and Performing Arts High School in Missouri. I am unable to use a projector of any sort because we get so much sunlight in my classroom and have no blinds to cover the windows. This is a basic need that our school is unable to meet. During particularly sunny days, the sun also makes the room extremely hot. This also makes it very difficult for the students near the windows to concentrate. They often tell me that they feel like they are melting in my classroom. The funding of this project would provide us with 8 sets of large blinds to cover the windows in our classroom. This would allow the use of overhead and LCD projectors in the classroom to show videos and interactive websites. This would also help ensure that my classroom is comfortable for the students on sunny days, allowing them to concentrate more on their work. I am helping prepare my students for success in their college science courses, and this unmet basic need is inhibiting my ability to give them similar learning experiences as their wealthier peers. Please help fund this project. The lack of blinds is a simple logistical problem that is greatly limiting my ability to use technology in my classroom.
My students need 8 sets of blinds for the windows in the chemistry laboratory classroom.
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Ms. G. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Dec 4, 2009
Dear JAX, Todd, Dot and Bill, a wonderful caring teacher, Loving Grandparents, Carly, Barbara, Courtney and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation,
Thank you so much for your contribution to blinds for my classroom. Helping me fulfill this basic logistical need in my classroom will make a huge difference to my instructional options as a teacher and the achievement of my students. I am so excited for all of the videos and animated demonstrations that I will be able to show my students now that I can use a projector! Happy Holidays and thank you again for your generosity! With gratitude,
Ms. G.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Missouri
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Nov 17, 2009
| Expires:
Apr 23, 2010
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Rebecca U. (volunteer)
on Nov 17, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested resources and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on Nov 18, 2009
"We gave to this project because my husband and I came to visit your school and to see our daughter....your science teacher Ms. Gilbert. We know how much our daughter wants to help you all become better students, and how much it means to her to be able to get the blinds for you.We are happy to help. "
Dot and Bill
from Ohio
gave
in honor of a wonderful caring teacher
on Nov 18, 2009
"I gave to this project because Maddie is a wonderful person who is surely doing wonderful things teaching and I definitely believe in her ability to get kids excited about science.
You go girl, and you go students! Dergi-I miss you."
Courtney
from Ohio
gave
on Nov 19, 2009
"I gave to this project because there is nothing more important than an education....nothing. Most people learn visually...we need to stop the melting!"
Todd
from Ohio
gave
on Nov 25, 2009
"Thank you so much for your support! Only $383.24 to go!"
The teacher Ms. G.
on Nov 25, 2009
"I gave to this project because our Grandaughter teaches at this school and we wanted to help her cause."
eric and mary
from Ohio
gave
in honor of Loving Grandparents
on Nov 29, 2009
".Your science teacher Ms. Gilbert is our Grandaughter amd we wanted to help her with her project.. "
Dot and Bill
from Ohio
gave
on Nov 29, 2009
"I gave to this project because education is the foundation of our society. I believe that everyone should have the right to an education, this includes having the materials in a classroom that make learning possible."
Carly
from Minnesota
gave
on Dec 2, 2009
JAX
from New York
gave
in support of FOOSBALL
on Dec 3, 2009
JAX
from New York
gave
in support of FOOSBALL
on Dec 3, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in College & Career Prep education."
"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 3, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Dec 3, 2009
The teacher Ms. G.
on Dec 4, 2009
Purchased the resources for Ms. G.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Jan 4, 2010
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