Ms. S.'s Classroom
High Poverty

Oklahoma

Science Fun

The resources that I need to make this an amazing experience for the young students that I teach will allow them to explore the environment around them using developmentally appropriate supplies. My s...more

My students need 6 Science Center supplies, including a set of Explore & Discover Science Centers...

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Raymundo from College Station, TX

"We need science to understand our world. We need to understand our world if we are to fix it. I hope that with Mrs. S...."

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Mrs. G.'s Classroom
High Poverty

Oklahoma

Math Mania!

I need 22 different math manipulatives including a set of hands on games in order to create math learning centers for my students. These manipulatives will give my students the much needed opportunit...more

My students need 22 different math games and manipulatives teaching different math concepts.

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Michael from necessary, CA

"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Mathematics education."

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Ms. M.'s Classroom
High Poverty

New Mexico

Can We Calculate That?

We have made a concerted effort to have our students enroll in dual credit courses, and without simple tools to assist them with coursework, many students are held back in learning....more

My students need 40 simple scientific calculators and 2 overhead calculators.

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Paul from Northville, MI

"I have taught future elementary science teachers and know how much financial help they need. I am also responding to the..."

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Eyes Open, Ears Open and Hands Ready to Make Discoveries!

Mrs. W.'s Classroom
High Poverty

Oklahoma

Eyes Open, Ears Open and Hands Ready to Make Discoveries!

It would be wonderful for my students to be able to explore in the classroom using Specimen Viewers, Feel and Touch Discovery Bags, Science Exploration Tubes, Color Discovery Tubes, Magnetic Fields Wo...more

My students need science manipulatives to explore cause and effect, to make predictions and parti...

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Andree

"I gave to this project because I think science is the best way to cultivate creativity and curiosity."

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Make Test Prep Fun With Helping Hot Dots

Ms. O.'s Classroom
High Poverty

Illinois (Chicago)

Make Test Prep Fun With Helping Hot Dots

I teach a group of wonderful sixth grade students in a low-income community where we are under great pressure to make gains on our state exam. It has at times been a challenging experience for me due...more

My students need Hot Dots resources for reviewing core reading and math skills.

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Ms. F.'s Classroom
Poverty Data Unavailable

Texas

Magnificent Math

I don't have enough math resources to give my students a chance to properly explore math concepts in the classroom. I'm asking for math counters and games for my students to use in the classroom durin...more

My students need hands on math resources for the math center.

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Completed Project: Mrs. A.'s Classroom High Poverty New Mexico	Manipulatives to Make Math Easier Updated on Oct 29, 2009 We don't have many math supplies at my school and these materials will help my students interact with one another while learning basic math concepts in a fun way....more My students need a Math Start Paperback Library, math games, math centers, and manipulatives help...
Thank You Letter posted! "I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project! It is nice to know that people care about helping children in need. My students will learn that there are who car..." more

Completed Project: Mr. J.'s Classroom High Poverty South Carolina	Cultivating A Love For Reading In All Disciplines Updated on Oct 22, 2009 It is my hope to provide students with an array of both fiction and non-fiction science books to aid with learning and material retention. I hope to utilize class reading of popular and interesting s...more My students need a collection of 50 science fiction and nonfiction books.
Thank You Letter posted! "Oh my! Words cannot adequately express the great gratitude I feel for your overwhelming support of my students. You have no idea what your gifts will mean for these students. Just the thought that ..." more

Completed Project: Ms. G.'s Classroom High Poverty New Mexico	Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot! Updated 3 days ago
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generous donations! I am looking forward to all of the experiments that I will soon be doing with my 8th graders using my new hot plates. My students love hands-on activiti..." more

Completed Project: Mr. T.'s Classroom Poverty Data Unavailable Nevada	Climate Change: Debating with Nonfiction Texts Updated on Oct 19, 2009 While they are interested, however, many still struggle to navigate through difficult nonfiction texts. As their teacher it is my goal to help them become independent thinkers and readers who conside...more My students need 35 copies of the revised version of Al Gore's book "An Inconvenient Truth" which...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you all very much for your generous support of this project. I can't wait to share these books with my students. Not only will we benefit from conversations about global warming, but these boo..." more

Completed Project: Ms. G.'s Classroom High Poverty Connecticut	Show Me You've Got the Answer! Updated on Oct 29, 2009 The whiteboards and markers I requested will provide an efficient, simple, yet effective method for me to pose questions to all students during class, before misunderstandings can cement. I know from...more My students need 3 sets of dry erase markers and 30 dry erase lap boards.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your donation to our classroom. The school year is going very well, thanks to the support of donors, the hard work of staff, and the students' enthusiasm for science. My students..." more

Completed Project: Ms. G.'s Classroom High Poverty Missouri	Probing for Success Updated 3 days ago We would like to get two new digital meters. This will enable students to test the pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, and total dissolved solids of any body of water. We are going to use the me...more My students need a site license for Logger Pro, a Hanna pH meter, and a Hanna Electrical Conducti...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you all very much for helping us make this project a reality! We are so excited to receive our new equipment, and are very grateful for your generosity. With this project, we will be able to exp..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. G.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	When Literature and Math Collide Updated minutes ago My goal is to create a math literature center to engage my students as they are learning math concepts. The problem is I don't have the materials needed to set up this type of listening center....more My students need two complete sets of math literature centers.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your donation to my classroom. My children will enjoy these resources and your generosity will help combine literature and math in a meaningful way for my students.Once we use t..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. H.'s Classroom High Poverty South Carolina	A Balancing Act! Updated on Nov 4, 2009
Impact Letter posted! "Thank you very much for the WONDERFUL new digital balances! As you can see from my class pictures, my Physical Science students have already made good use of them in a solubility lab we just completed..." more

Completed Project: Mr. T.'s Classroom High Poverty North Carolina	Science & Literacy - A Match Made in Heaven!!! Updated on Oct 4, 2009 My students love to learn about the real world applications of science through magazines and newspaper articles. By providing the funds for Current Science, you can aid in my quest to make science tou...more My students need 25 copies per month of "Current Science", produced by Weekly Reader.
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to my classroom. One of my big goals for the year is to make science relevant to my students. Many of them fail to see the connection between the clas..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. M.'s Classroom High Poverty Utah	Say Cheese Under the Microscope Camera Updated 3 days ago Your help will give my low income students the opportunity to feel like real scientists and biologists. You could give them access to science equipment that would make learning interesting and fun. Y...more My students need a microscope camera for the classroom.
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot begin to express my gratitude to you for your generous donation. Your donation will enable me to better teach science to my students. They will be able to view microorganisms up closes as a ..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. B.'s Classroom High Poverty Arkansas	Scope It Out! Updated on Nov 9, 2009 Having these digital microscopes will allow students to investigate and experiment like "real scientists". It is truly amazing to watch students make discoveries on their own....more My students need two digital microscopes as a replacement for the old microscopes, to conduct inq...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generous donation to my efforts in making learning more interesting and challenging to my students. Often times, the schools with limited resources struggle to make the con..." more

Completed Project: Ms. B.'s Classroom High Poverty New Jersey	Super Science Fair 2010! Updated 3 days ago You will make it possible for my students to showcase their work in a way that makes them feel proud. I can just imagine the excitement on my students' faces when they see that we have real supplies...more My Science Fair project needs 15 supplies, including award ribbons, presentation boards, paper, m...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for all of the generous donations to fund my project "Super Science Fair 2010!" My students are already thinking about their topics for this spring's science fair, and I think it is..." more

Completed Project: Ms. B.'s Classroom High Poverty New Mexico	Young Astronauts Updated on Oct 15, 2009 Students will experience the thrill of exploring space and become a member of the Young Astronauts Club. I teach special education resource and gifted classes to students in kindergarten through sixth...more My students need rocket launching materials to become aware of the awesome opportunities and even...
Thank You Letter posted! "Five, four, three, two, one, blast off! Thank you for your generous donations in support of our Young Astronauts Club. We will meet on a regular basis and participate in activities that will stimulat..." more

Completed Project: Ms. M.'s Classroom High Poverty Mississippi	What color is your Metal? Updated 3 days ago
Impact Letter posted! "I would like to take this opportunity to thank you so very much for your wonderful contributions. We are so excited that we will be testing flame colors of metals and learning how to light the burners..." more

Completed Project: Ms. W.'s Classroom High Poverty New York (City)	Help Children With Autism To Learn Math Updated on Nov 9, 2009 The children in my class have huge problems with attention span and they have a difficult time learning basic concepts in math. These materials are very important for them to reinforce their math lear...more My students need math instant learning centers, a magnetic teaching clock, math bingo games, magn...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generous donations to our project. I am so excited to know that my students will have chance to learn math concepts through an individualized, interactive and manipulative..." more

Completed Project: Ms. T.'s Classroom High Poverty Missouri	Electric Youth: Electrifying the Science Classroom Updated on Nov 13, 2009 To learn simple, series, and parallel circuits, my students need the materials to make these circuits. It is through this experience that they will gain a deeper understanding of the content and truly...more My students need supplies to experience electric circuits and magnets hands on -- the only way to...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. It is so exciting to see people who are excited about providing students a hands-on science education.The tools you have funded will help ..." more

Completed Project: Ms. S.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	More Math Updated 1 day ago Math is a very important subject and with kindergrtners they need as many hands on supplies they can get since they learn through play and personal experiences....more My students need 8 math activities such as Fishing for Numbers to provide them with hands on expe...
Impact Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your support. It means everything to me and to my students to know that there are other people out there who really do care about the education of our children. My students h..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. S.'s Classroom High Poverty Connecticut	Do It Yourself! Math Learning Boards Updated 2 days ago Using personal whiteboards is a great way to check for understanding quickly and individually in any situation. I can have each student work out the problem by his or herself, then share it with me b...more My students need individual white boards and markers to practice their math skills, and show mast...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you all so much for helping to fund my whiteboard grant! So many times in the past few weeks I have wished to have these as it will help my students to both have fun, and all get a chance to sho..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. C.'s Classroom High Poverty New York (City)	Big Science For Little Students Updated 3 days ago My kids LOVE science books. The bigger the books and the pictures the better. Scientific non-fiction books open up their curious minds to places, people, and animals outside of their neighborhood and...more My students need non-fiction Big Books to supplement our library.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generous donation. Your thoughtfulness will allow our proposal to become a reality. My little first graders LOVE science. They love to learn new things and experiment wit..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. W.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	Counting My Way Through the BUGS and WORMS Updated 6 hours ago
Impact Letter posted! "I don't know how to express the appreciation I have for your donations to my classroom. I really appreciate everyone who gave to this project. There are so many benefits to sorting manipulatives. It..." more

Completed Project: Mr. N.'s Classroom High Poverty Massachusetts	Help My School Store Chemicals Safely! Updated on Oct 22, 2009 The hurdle that we face is that our supply of acids is slowly corroding a metal cabinet. The solution to this dilemma is an acid cabinet. Safety has and always will be my top priority, but with this c...more My lab students need an acid cabinet.
Thank You Letter posted! "You have my sincerest gratitude for providing my school with this acid cabinet. With your donations, my school will never have issues storing our acids safely. My colleagues can now feel safe when wor..." more

Completed Project: Ms. V.'s Classroom High Poverty Louisiana	Calculators Please! Updated on Oct 12, 2009 It would be very beneficial to my students if I had calculators that I could check out to them for the year. This way, socioeconomic status would not be a factor in my students' success. Your help wil...more My students need 42 scientific calculators.
Thank You Letter posted! "I can't thank you enough for your donation to my project! I am so excited that you have taken an interest in advancing the opportunities that my students have in the classroom. These calculators are g..." more

Completed Project: Ms. C.'s Classroom High Poverty Illinois (Chicago)	Using DNA Fingerprinting To Solve Crimes Updated on Oct 19, 2009 You will make it possible for my students to experience and perform the entire process of DNA analysis from sample to finished fingerprint! They will gain tremendous lab skills from this real-life lab...more My students need 1 DNA electrophoresis kit, 1 refill, and 4 genetics pedigree kits.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your incredible generosity. With this project, students will now actually be able to do the experiment to create a DNA fingerprint. In the past, we have only talked about it an..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. S.'s Classroom High Poverty Michigan	Indoor garden Updated 3 days ago My students love hands on learning experiences. They excel when they get these types of opportunities. They will take that knowledge and teach other classes and their own families, how to grow a gar...more My students need potting soil, seeds, flower pots and a Plant Cell Model.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank your for your extremely generous donations to my classroom project. I am overcome the generosity of everyone. I can not wait to do the activities with my students. Due to the generosity of pe..." more

Completed Project: Ms. A.'s Classroom High Poverty California (South)	Hey Teach, My Pencil Broke Updated 3 days ago We need a heavy duty pencil sharpener. With a sharpener that can handle a high volume of pencils, we won't skip a beat while we're working in class. Students can focus on learning rather than scramb...more My students need a heavy duty pencil sharpener.
Impact Letter posted! "Thank you for your generous donation of a pencil sharpener to my classroom!It doesn't sound like much, but believe me, this pencil sharpener has really changed how our classroom works.Let me tell y..." more

Completed Project: Ms. W.'s Classroom Poverty Data Unavailable Missouri	Tune Out and Tune It Up! Updated on Oct 22, 2009 I know that it is hard to understand the impact of online donations, but I can promise you that your support will directly affect the success of my students this year. My students are bright, hardwork...more My students need a listening center jack box, with 8 pairs of headphones and a storage case.
Thank You Letter posted! "Wow, I cannot begin to express what it felt like to come home today at 7pm and realize that somewhere in the world, there is someone who believes in the power of teaching and the ability of a good edu..." more

Completed Project: Ms. C.'s Classroom High Poverty New York (City)	Project Top Secret Updated 24 hours ago Each of my students will be considered "Agents" as they investigate a variety of science phenomenons. Each student will need to be responsible for a folder to keep all their "Top Secret" investigation...more My students need hanging folders.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generosity. I am incredibly excited to have these resources and have my students utilize them! I cannot begin to express how helpful these folders will be for my students as..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. O.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	Science Supplies Updated 3 days ago It is important at a early age to help our children learn all about our earth and how it is important to us and how to take care of it. You will make it possible for my students to find an interest th...more My students need a collection of 22 rocks and mineral samples.
Thank You Letter posted! "I can't express my joy, and excitement,for your generous donation to my project. It is great to see that you share my vision for helping children at a early age to understand our earth and how it evol..." more

Completed Project: Mr. J.'s Classroom High Poverty Nevada	Second Grade Scientists are Exploring and Reporting! Updated on Oct 22, 2009 Our students need a set of microscopes and specimen slides so they can learn how to properly make observations about the world around them. The benefit to these young scientists will be the introducti...more My students need a Science Tools Supply Center, 4 School Microscopes and a set of Prepared Slides.
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot begin to express my gratitude and heartfelt thanks to you for helping make a dream come true. I know our students will benefit greatly from your generous donation. The science equipment that..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. F.'s Classroom High Poverty New Mexico	Discovering Science Through Exploration! Updated on Sep 30, 2009 The students these activities will reach are the students who might not ever have the opportunity, time, or materials needed to question, explore, and discover through science. The goal of this projec...more My students need 2 Science Tools Supply Centers.
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot begin to describe the excitement and joy I feel by having my "Discovering Science Through Exploration" project funded. I can hardly wait to receive my tubs full of wondrous tools to explore t..." more

Completed Project: Ms. X.'s Classroom High Poverty Massachusetts	Math in Motion Updated on Nov 10, 2009
Impact Letter posted! "Many of my students dream about going to college and you have bring them a step closer in accomplishing their dream. Your contributions also have helped my student understand that learning math is ..." more

Completed Project: Ms. G.'s Classroom High Poverty Connecticut	Create the Next Generation of Ecologists! Updated 3 days ago For this project, I am requesting the supplies for students to create their own functional, miniature ecosystem using 2 liter bottles. The kits contain soil, seeds, fertilizer, snails, and aquatic pla...more My students need 4 TerrAqua Column Class Kits.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your support of my students this year. Thanks to donors like you, I have been able to implement a much more inquiry-based curriculum in my classes this year and the students are ..." more

Completed Project: Ms. R.'s Classroom Poverty Data Unavailable Illinois (Chicago)	A "Moo" Perspective on Science Updated 3 days ago This is why a classroom set of cow eyes will help my students see science in a new light. Cow eyes have many similarities and differences compared to human eyes. It will help students see and understa...more My students need 120 cow eyes.
Thank You Letter posted! "I can't fully express my joy, excitement, and thanks for your donation to my project. It is great to see that you share my vision for discovery and hands-on science.The resources you have funded will ..." more

Completed Project: Mr. F.'s Classroom High Poverty Mississippi	Hands-On Algebra Tiles Updated on Sep 23, 2009 Algebra Tiles are a brilliant tool that students can use to turn abstract and seemingly arbitrary processes into a concrete, even intuitive, game. The ability to hold a "zero pair", a pair of tiles wi...more My students need a class set of algebra tiles in addition to a transparent set for the overhead.
Thank You Letter posted! "I am simply overjoyed to know that you will be aiding each student that I teach this year and in the years to come. Every time that I see my students work out and discover the rules of algebraic manip..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. S.'s Classroom High Poverty Illinois (State)	Recharging Students Interest in Electricity Updated on Oct 12, 2009 My students and I are very excited that Electricity and Magnetism is now a unit we will be covering in 8th grade but I need equipment so my students can truly get into the inquiry process that is fund...more My students need 6 multimeters for measuring voltage and a Van de Graaff Generator for demonstrat...
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you for supporting my classroom's project. I will definitely be able to provide my students with true inquiry experiences when they study electricity. My students will be excited about the upc..." more

Completed Project: Mrs. S.'s Classroom High Poverty California (South)	Algebra For All! Updated on Oct 5, 2009 A simple tool like the calculator can significantly reduce a child's fear and anxiety regarding math. While I do agree that my students need to continue practicing and honing their basic math skills,...more My students need 30 Casio Fraction Mate calculators.
Thank You Letter posted! "On behalf of my students I can not tell you how grateful we are for your generous donation, helping fund "Algebra for All." With your support my high school special needs students will be able to bet..." more

Completed Project: Ms. C.'s Classroom Minimal Poverty Massachusetts	Weather or Not Updated on Oct 26, 2009 We would love an electronic weather station that recorded weather data throughout the day and night. We want to use this data to participate in the GLOBE program, so we can share data with students a...more My students need a weather station that records and stores minimum and maximum temperature, wind ...
Thank You Letter posted! "I am so excited to have the first project I submitted to DonorsChoose funded! Thank you for supporting my students' learning about the weather and climate. Since the start of the year my students ha..." more

Completed Project: Ms. M.'s Classroom High Poverty Mississippi	What's The Weight? Updated on Oct 10, 2009 I need electronic scales to teach my students how to weigh objects or substances using modern lab equipment. We currently use balances which are no longer in use in most science labs. I want my stud...more My students need 3 electronic scales.
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot thank you enough for your generosity. The donation that you made to my project has enabled my students to complete lab investigations more effectively and efficiently.I cannot wait to tell m..." more

Completed Project: Mr. K.'s Classroom High Poverty Missouri	Paper: The Raw Material For Learning Updated on Oct 8, 2009 My Chemistry students in a high-needs, high-poverty school yearn to do laboratory assignments, and they need paper to do it. It is merely paper, but it will make a world of difference for my students....more My students need graphing paper, loose leaf paper, and copy paper to conduct rigorous laboratory ...
Thank You Letter posted! "Though I don't like to admit it all the time, it can often feel quite overwhelming trying to provide my students with the resources they need to get the most out of high school. Upon receipt of the l..." more

Completed Project: Mr. M.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	Crazzzy about keeping track of time! Updated on Nov 3, 2009 My students always perform better when they have worked with material in a hands on manner. The problem is my school is in a very low income part of town....more My students need 10 basic stopwatches, 10 meter sticks, and 10 spring scales so we can perform ha...
Thank You Letter posted! "I want to express my sincere gratitude to you for funding my project on force and motion. My students can use these material all throughout the year and they will be an invaluable part of our classroo..." more

Completed Project: Ms. L.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	Paper Updated on Oct 12, 2009 Your help will ensure that my students have the resources they need to keep up with third graders around the country. New reams of copy paper will allow me to create worksheets and make homework sheet...more My students need 20 reams of paper for worksheets, homework, and art and creative instruction.
Thank You Letter posted! "Thank you so much for your generosity! It isoverwhelmingto see the amount of support my students receive from strangers. I know that they appreciate everything you do, so thank you so much on their be..." more

Completed Project: Ms. S.'s Classroom High Poverty Pennsylvania	Wait, Miss, You Mean We Don't Have to Buy a Notebook? Updated on Oct 9, 2009 Just like water is the most valuable resource in the desert, paper is the most valuable resource in my school. Your support will help us survive in the tough climate of our under-served urban high sch...more My students need paper because I create a packet containing all the work for the week--guided not...
Thank You Letter posted! "until I became a teacher, I never thought much about paper. Now, whether it is figuring out how I'm going to get enough of it or how I'm going to dodge the ball of it flying at my head, paper is alway..." more

Completed Project: Ms. H.'s Classroom High Poverty Oklahoma	Limited Resources, Limited Space, but UNLIMITED LEARNING! Updated on Nov 3, 2009 All we need is a class set of white boards- one side unlined for math practice, the other lined for writing and phonics practice as well as a set of markers to use throughout the year....more My students need white boards and markers so that we are able to do whole group instruction in re...
Thank You Letter posted! "I cannot begin to express my gratitude for your support of my project. My classroom environment will be enriched and student achievement will be increased as a result of your generous donation. The ..." more

Completed Project: Mr. K.'s Classroom High Poverty Los Angeles, CA	Zoom Zoom with Dissection Microscopes Updated on Oct 5, 2009 However, since the middle school has only been open for one year, and since we just moved into a brand-new location, we have extremely limited curricular resources...more My students need 4 Stereomicroscopes.
Thank You Letter posted! "This is amazing! Thank you all so much for funding this project so quickly. It will truly help my students learn, act, and think like real scientists to have these microscopes in the classroom. So far..." more

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Science Fun

The resources that I need to make this an amazing experience for the young students that I teach will allow them to explore the environment around them using developmentally appropriate supplies. My s...more

Math Mania!

I need 22 different math manipulatives including a set of hands on games in order to create math learning centers for my students. These manipulatives will give my students the much needed opportunit...more

Can We Calculate That?

We have made a concerted effort to have our students enroll in dual credit courses, and without simple tools to assist them with coursework, many students are held back in learning....more

Eyes Open, Ears Open and Hands Ready to Make Discoveries!

It would be wonderful for my students to be able to explore in the classroom using Specimen Viewers, Feel and Touch Discovery Bags, Science Exploration Tubes, Color Discovery Tubes, Magnetic Fields Wo...more

Make Test Prep Fun With Helping Hot Dots

I teach a group of wonderful sixth grade students in a low-income community where we are under great pressure to make gains on our state exam. It has at times been a challenging experience for me due...more

Magnificent Math

I don't have enough math resources to give my students a chance to properly explore math concepts in the classroom. I'm asking for math counters and games for my students to use in the classroom durin...more

Manipulatives to Make Math Easier Updated on Oct 29, 2009

We don't have many math supplies at my school and these materials will help my students interact with one another while learning basic math concepts in a fun way....more

Cultivating A Love For Reading In All Disciplines Updated on Oct 22, 2009

It is my hope to provide students with an array of both fiction and non-fiction science books to aid with learning and material retention. I hope to utilize class reading of popular and interesting s...more

Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot! Updated 3 days ago

Climate Change: Debating with Nonfiction Texts Updated on Oct 19, 2009

While they are interested, however, many still struggle to navigate through difficult nonfiction texts. As their teacher it is my goal to help them become independent thinkers and readers who conside...more

Show Me You've Got the Answer! Updated on Oct 29, 2009

The whiteboards and markers I requested will provide an efficient, simple, yet effective method for me to pose questions to all students during class, before misunderstandings can cement. I know from...more

Probing for Success Updated 3 days ago

We would like to get two new digital meters. This will enable students to test the pH, temperature, electrical conductivity, and total dissolved solids of any body of water. We are going to use the me...more

When Literature and Math Collide Updated minutes ago

My goal is to create a math literature center to engage my students as they are learning math concepts. The problem is I don't have the materials needed to set up this type of listening center....more

A Balancing Act! Updated on Nov 4, 2009

Science & Literacy - A Match Made in Heaven!!! Updated on Oct 4, 2009

My students love to learn about the real world applications of science through magazines and newspaper articles. By providing the funds for Current Science, you can aid in my quest to make science tou...more

Say Cheese Under the Microscope Camera Updated 3 days ago

Your help will give my low income students the opportunity to feel like real scientists and biologists. You could give them access to science equipment that would make learning interesting and fun. Y...more

Scope It Out! Updated on Nov 9, 2009

Having these digital microscopes will allow students to investigate and experiment like "real scientists". It is truly amazing to watch students make discoveries on their own....more

Super Science Fair 2010! Updated 3 days ago

You will make it possible for my students to showcase their work in a way that makes them feel proud. I can just imagine the excitement on my students' faces when they see that we have real supplies...more

Young Astronauts Updated on Oct 15, 2009

Students will experience the thrill of exploring space and become a member of the Young Astronauts Club. I teach special education resource and gifted classes to students in kindergarten through sixth...more

What color is your Metal? Updated 3 days ago

Help Children With Autism To Learn Math Updated on Nov 9, 2009

The children in my class have huge problems with attention span and they have a difficult time learning basic concepts in math. These materials are very important for them to reinforce their math lear...more

Electric Youth: Electrifying the Science Classroom Updated on Nov 13, 2009

To learn simple, series, and parallel circuits, my students need the materials to make these circuits. It is through this experience that they will gain a deeper understanding of the content and truly...more

More Math Updated 1 day ago

Math is a very important subject and with kindergrtners they need as many hands on supplies they can get since they learn through play and personal experiences....more

Do It Yourself! Math Learning Boards Updated 2 days ago

Using personal whiteboards is a great way to check for understanding quickly and individually in any situation. I can have each student work out the problem by his or herself, then share it with me b...more

Big Science For Little Students Updated 3 days ago

My kids LOVE science books. The bigger the books and the pictures the better. Scientific non-fiction books open up their curious minds to places, people, and animals outside of their neighborhood and...more

Counting My Way Through the BUGS and WORMS Updated 6 hours ago

Help My School Store Chemicals Safely! Updated on Oct 22, 2009

The hurdle that we face is that our supply of acids is slowly corroding a metal cabinet. The solution to this dilemma is an acid cabinet. Safety has and always will be my top priority, but with this c...more

Calculators Please! Updated on Oct 12, 2009

It would be very beneficial to my students if I had calculators that I could check out to them for the year. This way, socioeconomic status would not be a factor in my students' success. Your help wil...more

Using DNA Fingerprinting To Solve Crimes Updated on Oct 19, 2009

You will make it possible for my students to experience and perform the entire process of DNA analysis from sample to finished fingerprint! They will gain tremendous lab skills from this real-life lab...more

Indoor garden Updated 3 days ago

My students love hands on learning experiences. They excel when they get these types of opportunities. They will take that knowledge and teach other classes and their own families, how to grow a gar...more

Hey Teach, My Pencil Broke Updated 3 days ago

We need a heavy duty pencil sharpener. With a sharpener that can handle a high volume of pencils, we won't skip a beat while we're working in class. Students can focus on learning rather than scramb...more

Tune Out and Tune It Up! Updated on Oct 22, 2009

I know that it is hard to understand the impact of online donations, but I can promise you that your support will directly affect the success of my students this year. My students are bright, hardwork...more

Project Top Secret Updated 24 hours ago

Each of my students will be considered "Agents" as they investigate a variety of science phenomenons. Each student will need to be responsible for a folder to keep all their "Top Secret" investigation...more

Science Supplies Updated 3 days ago

It is important at a early age to help our children learn all about our earth and how it is important to us and how to take care of it. You will make it possible for my students to find an interest th...more

Second Grade Scientists are Exploring and Reporting! Updated on Oct 22, 2009

Our students need a set of microscopes and specimen slides so they can learn how to properly make observations about the world around them. The benefit to these young scientists will be the introducti...more

Discovering Science Through Exploration! Updated on Sep 30, 2009

The students these activities will reach are the students who might not ever have the opportunity, time, or materials needed to question, explore, and discover through science. The goal of this projec...more

Math in Motion Updated on Nov 10, 2009

Create the Next Generation of Ecologists! Updated 3 days ago

For this project, I am requesting the supplies for students to create their own functional, miniature ecosystem using 2 liter bottles. The kits contain soil, seeds, fertilizer, snails, and aquatic pla...more

A "Moo" Perspective on Science Updated 3 days ago

This is why a classroom set of cow eyes will help my students see science in a new light. Cow eyes have many similarities and differences compared to human eyes. It will help students see and understa...more

Hands-On Algebra Tiles Updated on Sep 23, 2009

Algebra Tiles are a brilliant tool that students can use to turn abstract and seemingly arbitrary processes into a concrete, even intuitive, game. The ability to hold a "zero pair", a pair of tiles wi...more

Recharging Students Interest in Electricity Updated on Oct 12, 2009

My students and I are very excited that Electricity and Magnetism is now a unit we will be covering in 8th grade but I need equipment so my students can truly get into the inquiry process that is fund...more

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Paper
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Wait, Miss, You Mean We Don't Have to Buy a Notebook?
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Limited Resources, Limited Space, but UNLIMITED LEARNING!
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Zoom Zoom with Dissection Microscopes
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