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Mrs. Truesdell from Brentwood CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Obesity, Sugar, And Fat: Oh My!

My students need a Sugar Case display, Consequences of Obesity display, and Fat Flip Chart to teach them the consequences a diet that is high in fat and sugar.

  • $938 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Approximately 1 in 3 teens are overweight or obese in America. My students need to learn about reducing sugar and fat in order to fight obesity! I enjoy using a variety of resources to motivate my students to achieve lifelong health.

We are a Title I school as well as a California Distinguished School and a Schools To Watch model middle school.

42% of my students get a free or reduced-rate lunch. My students are used to working hard and rising to the challenges they face. They enjoy learning and demonstrating their knowledge in unconventional ways, and they really shine when they have access to a variety of resources! The success they achieve in meeting my high standards motivates them to work even harder, then they achieve even more success. It's a great cycle, especially because healthy habits will make a lifelong impact!

My Project

The materials that I am requesting will help students learn how to reduce their sugar and fat intake as well as the consequences of obesity. The Sugar Case Display shows the amount of hidden sugar in 18 common foods and drinks, and the High Fat... Low Fat Choices Flip Chart shows the difference in fat and calories between a given food and a healthy alternative. The Consequences of Obesity display will further reinforce the importance of a healthful diet. Together, these resources will create an integral part of our Nutrition curriculum!

These materials will inspire my students to establish healthy eating habits by emphasizing the consequences of a diet that is high in sugar and fat.

My students will be able to apply their knowledge in the classroom as well as anywhere that they eat. The impact of these materials will be widespread, indeed! Thank you for supporting student learning and lifelong health!

Mrs. Truesdell
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Consequences of Obesity Display Model • Nasco $339.75 1 $339.75
The Sugar Case • Nasco $169.95 1 $169.95
Nasco’s Award-Winning High-Fat… Low-Fat Choices Flip Chart • Nasco $125.75 1 $125.75

Materials cost

$635.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $63.54

Sales tax

 $58.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$796.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.59

Total project goal

$937.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $937.25

50 Donors

-$866.66

Donations toward project cost

-$766.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.60

match offer

-$36.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$30.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$34.59

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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