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Ms. Thomas from Granada Hills, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Thomas's classroom raised $486

Environmental Responsibility, Health and Literacy

My students need 40 copies of the book "The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets Behind What You Eat" to become informed consumers who make healthy, responsible, environmentally-conscious choices.

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Ms. Thomas Robert Frost Middle School
Granada Hills, CA Grades 6-8

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My Students

Flaming-hot Cheetos. Dr. Pepper. A hamburger from the school cafeteria. What do these have in common? Yes, I watch my students eat them daily, but more importantly... they are all made from CORN.

My students are in 7th grade -- they are most interested in each other.

Many of my students come from low-income families. Every year their literacy skills are lower, their eating habits worse, and, as their science and health teacher, I feel compelled to do what I can to fix it.

My Project

I read Michael Pollan's "The Omnivore's Dilemma" and was fascinated by it. With so much relevant information, and a young reader's edition that is much more accessible to middle school students, I am convinced my students will be highly engaged in this book. My goal is to improve their literacy skills through a text that is relevant, scientific (MANY topics will be explored and tied into our science curriculum), and socially just. My students will learn about their food -- is it right that the government is subsidizing corn when it is used to make food devoid of nutrients? Just what is in a value meal at McDonald's? My students will read, think, question, analyze, and ultimately become informed decision makers. My students will read this book and use it as a starting point to deepen their understanding of science, learn new research skills/information literacy, and develop their reading comprehension.

I am passionate about teaching this book to my students.

Far too many people (myself included until recently) are ignorant about the food they eat, how it affects their health, and what CHOICES they have. There is nothing more socially just than being informed. Part of the students' learning will come from the book directly, other aspects will come from the discussions, research questions, science tie-ins, etc. that result from reading.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

150 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Thomas Robert Frost Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Granada Hills, CA View local requests

More than half 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

150 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Omnivore's Dilemma for Kids: The Secrets Behind What You Eat Michael Pollan • Barnes and Noble $8.54 40 $341.60

Materials cost

$341.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$412.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.88

Total project goal

$485.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.86

4 Donors

-$111.00

Donations toward project cost

-$94.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.65

match offer

-$374.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$318.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.23

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