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"We love Math! We just need to make it a little more exciting.

I am a 5th and 6th grade teacher at a small elementary school on the South side of Chicago. We are located in a low income area and most of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch. I teach all subjects to my students. Over... " MORE

"We love Math! We just need to make it a little more exciting.

I am a 5th and 6th grade teacher at a small elementary school on the South side of Chicago. We are located in a low income area and most of our students qualify for free or reduced lunch. I teach all subjects to my students. Over the last few years our focus has been reading and because of this resources for other subjects has been lacking.

I use centers in my classroom and am trying to build a math center that is engaging as well as aligned with the state standards. That is where YOU come in! I would like to build the math center based around "Math in a Nutshell" math kits. These kits sharpen, review, and reinforce critical math skills and concepts with game-based activities. There are six kits in all and they each focus on a different math concept such as Algebra and Measurement. Each kit is aligned with the standards and they are filled with games which will make the review and learning fun for the students.

Thank you for considering us. We strive every day to become the best we can and with generosity from people like you, we will all meet that goal.

My project needs 6 different Math in a Nutshell math kits to enhance basic concepts and critical thinking skills. The cost of this proposal is $419, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. M. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 20, 2007
Dear ScienceBlogs, 
I am so excited that you chose to help out me and my students. The Math in a Nutshell Kits will be an exciting way to start a math center in our room. It truly is due to generous people like you that my job is a success! I can't thank you enough. My students can't thank you enough either.

Ms. Maxim

On Jan 3, 2008, Mrs. M. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Andrea B. (intern) on Aug 13, 2007
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Andrea B. (intern) on Aug 13, 2007
ScienceBlogs from New York, NY gave in support of Gene Expression Mo Money on Nov 9, 2007
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 20, 2007
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Mrs. M. on Nov 21, 2007
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Eileen M. (staff member) on Nov 21, 2007
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. M.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Marissa V. (staff member) on Jan 17, 2008
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