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11,004 projects

Grades 6-8
8th Grade
Classroom Projects

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Exploring With My iPad

Help me give my students an iPad that can assist them with educational websites.
Ms. Smith
Holub Middle School•
Houston, TX
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  • $463 still needed
  • $232 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to United Airlines.$232 for now, thanks to a match.

A Closet of Love

Help me give my students who are less fortunate school uniform attire that is needed for attendance.
Mrs. Lord
Robert Brown Middle School•
Eutaw, AL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,405 still needed

Cudas Celebrate Success Store

Help me give my students snacks and fidget toys with the Cudas Celebrate Success Store.
Ms. Varlas
Brookside Middle School•
Sarasota, FL
  • 2 donors so far
  • $260 still needed
  • $130 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Education Foundation of Sarasota County.$130 for now, thanks to a match.

New Science Teacher Support

Help me give my students a color HP printer to bring things to life, headphones for videos, fidgets to help concentration, a standing table, organizing bins, label maker to keep the classroom neat and organized with a Magnetic Whiteboard Easel.
Mrs. Giorgianni
Keith Middle School•
New Bedford, MA
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  • $856 still needed
  • $428 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Bezos Family Foundation.$428 for now, thanks to a match.

Supporting Our Grizzly's Mental Health

Help me give my students tools to support their mental health and well-being.
Ms. McNiff
Rocky Top Middle School•
Thornton, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $995 still needed

Easy Speech & Language!

Help me give my students interactive speech and language materials to support effective communication!
Mrs. Darnell
Fairmount Elementary School•
Golden, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $727 still needed

Moving Toward a Thinking Classroom:

Help me give my students access to a thinking classroom. Students collaborate on math tasks on whiteboards daily. Expo markers, whiteboards, and an iPad will support conferring with students and data collection.
Mrs. Burns
Discovery Magnet School•
Thornton, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $974 still needed

Writing Workshop With Mentor Texts

Help me give my students a writing workshop experience with the freedom of choice and the guidance of mentor texts!
Mrs. O'Connor
Louisville Middle School•
Louisville, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $999 still needed

Dr. Kenner's Social-Emotional Resources

Help me give my students flexible seating and SEL/mental health resources and supplies.
Dr. Kenner
Watson Junior High School•
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $974 still needed

Art Supply Solutions for a Growing Art Department!

Help me give my students rolling carts for their art supplies! Our growing program is in need of more storage solutions!
Mrs. Schott
Draper Park Middle School•
Draper, UT
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  • $1,230 still needed

Mallet Mayhem!

Help me give my students access to the proper percussion mallets/sticks, and an essential instrument repair kit.
Mr. Meska
Jefferson Academy Secondary School•
Westminster, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,000 still needed

Innovative Minds in the Making

Help me give my students engineering and robotics resources to development their innovative mindset!
Mrs. Bellows
Liberty School•
Joes, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,000 still needed

Help Student Services Classroom

Help me give my students sensory items to help them be more successful in class!
Ms. Hale
Colorado Military Academy•
Colorado Springs, CO
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  • $909 still needed

Help Us Participate in the 2023/2024 California Young Reader Medal!

Help me give my students a chance to read and vote in the California Young Reader Medal Awards, and a copy of their favorite book from the book club!
Ms. Denton
Charles A Lindbergh STEM Academy•
Long Beach, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $375 still needed

Cyanotypes for Middle School Art Students

Help me give my students the chance to experience cyanotypes using Jaquard Cyanotype products!
Mr. Vince
Civano Community School•
Tucson, AZ
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $173 still needed

We Stay in Touch With Our Creativity

Help me give my students 2 Apple - 10.2-inch iPads with 2 Otterbox Defender series cases for use as loaner computers and for projects that require Apple applications/touchscreen applications.
Mr. Yacobucci
Kinard Core Knowledge Middle School•
Fort Collins, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $959 still needed

Hydration for Basketball

Help me give my students 7 cases of Gatorade to help keep our basketball players hydrated during the season.
Coach Johnson
Rainbow Lake Middle School•
Chesnee, SC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $168 still needed
  • $84 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger.$84 for now, thanks to a match.

Snap Into STEM

Help me give my students snap circuits so they can tinker, learn, and discover!
Ms. Dunlap
Thomas C Marsh Preparatory Academy•
Dallas, TX
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  • $381 still needed
  • $191 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Young Sheldon on CBS.$191 for now, thanks to a match.

Building Math for the Future

Help me give my students the tools they need to help build and support their growing ideas. These materials will help them create items for the school musical.
Mr. Clark
Dunstan Middle School•
Lakewood, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $998 still needed

Camera Upgrade for Video Announcements!

Help me give my students better-quality cameras to record student weekly announcements! Since implementing the no cell phones policy this year, my broadcasting 8th-grade students have been using older tech to record their videos!
Ms. TL
Summit Middle School•
Frisco, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $983 still needed

Interactive Classroom with Alternative Lighting

Help me give my students a calming classroom that decreases anxiety and enriches their learning environment.
Mrs. Boucher
Sequoyah Middle School•
Edmond, OK
  • 1 donor so far
  • $885 still needed

Music Will Classroom

Help me give my students the power to rock and roll in the music classroom!
Mr. Steavenson
Landmark Academy at Reunion•
Commerce City, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $979 still needed

One Third of the School is in Band!

Help me give my students instruments to perform for their school and community!
Mrs. Gregory
Timberview Middle School•
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $976 still needed

Promote Kindness and Joy Through Your Art!

Help me give my students some flexible seating, mindfulness fidgets, and tools that go above and beyond what we are capable of providing for our students.
Mrs. Novy
Hill Campus of Arts & Science•
Denver, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $804 still needed

Exploration Through Science

Help me give my students a microscope and slides to learn more about the microscopic world.
Ms. Madden
Peak Virtual Academy•
Montrose, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $863 still needed

Classroom iPad

Help me give my students updated technology that makes our room mobile and collaborative.
Mrs. Toni Linn Berger
Northwest Middle School•
Salt Lake City, UT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $931 still needed
  • $466 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Young Sheldon on CBS.$466 for now, thanks to a match.

Empowering Young Athletes

Help me give my students equipment that supports them in soccer, which is a powerful tool for personal growth, teamwork, and building a sense of community.
Ms. Virella
Johnson Junior High School Academy of International Studies•
Las Vegas, NV
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $861 still needed
  • $431 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation - Sports Matter.$431 for now, thanks to a match.

Building in a Learning Classroom

Help my students learn physics and how to create a net zero carbon future through hands-on challenges. This includes design and construction kits.
Mr. Behrens
Lincoln IB World School•
Fort Collins, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $970 still needed
  • $485 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Young Sheldon on CBS.$485 for now, thanks to a match.

High Interest Books and New Skills

Help me give my students high interest books to learn some new skills!
Mrs. Shade
Frontier Academy 6 - 12•
Greeley, CO
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  • $997 still needed
  • $499 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Bezos Family Foundation.$499 for now, thanks to a match.

Comfortable Literacy Classroom for Reluctant Readers

Help me give my students high interest-low level books to boost confidence and grow reading skills. This includes an iPad, wobble cushions, and more.
Mrs. Miller
Rocky Heights Middle School•
Lone Tree, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $990 still needed

Trauma Informed Yoga to for at RiskTeens

Help me give my students move their bodies at school to help them feel good about themselves and others.
Ms. Reublinger
Washingtonville Middle School•
Washingtonville, NY
  • 7 donors so far
  • $131 still needed

In My Writing Era

Help me give my students the writing tools they need to become proficient writers! This includes chairs, a label maker, crayons, and more.
Ms. Morgan
Mountain Vista Community School•
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $947 still needed

HMS Art

Help me give my students the tools to learn art and build confidence in their own skills.
Mrs. McDowell
Strasburg High School•
Strasburg, CO
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  • $938 still needed

Making Learning Fun

Help me give my students the chance at having the opportunity to engage more into their school work. This includes easel pads, a paper shredder, cardstock, and more.
Ms. Garcia
Meadow Community School•
Thornton, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,018 still needed

Engaging Middle School Math Minds

Help me give my students engaging math materials and flexible seating for all!
Mrs. Hellman
Delta Middle School•
Delta, CO
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  • $997 still needed

Social Studies Through Historical Video, Music, Speeches, and Projects.

Help me give my students the chance to learn more interactively with music, videos, speeches, and art.
Ms. Astle
Mountain Green Middle School•
Mountain Green, UT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $861 still needed

At Your "Serve"ice.

Help me give my students an opportunity to experience sportsmanship, fun, and exercise!
Ms. Smart
Mount Gleason Middle School•
Sunland, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $213 still needed

Learning Spanish for Brain Power

Help me give my students books and other materials to learn beginning Spanish to help them be more successful in their own language.
Ms. RaeAnn McCarthy
Skyview Middle School•
Pueblo West, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $353 still needed

Encourage a love of audiobooks!

Help me give my students headphones to access audiobooks while in the library!
Ms. Waterbury
Richard Murphy K-8 School•
Dorchester, MA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $174 still needed

Headphones: ¡La Clase De Español!

Help me give my students the ability to listen to native Spanish-speakers with the audio that goes along with our textbook!
Ms. Hood
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School•
Weymouth, MA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $458 still needed

Making School-Based Therapy Accessible and Enjoyable!

Help me give my students tools to better themselves! Students will be motivated to work on therapy skills through the use of coping toys and snacks!
Mrs. W
Mountain View Middle School•
Beaumont, CA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $481 still needed
  • $241 for now
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Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Bezos Family Foundation.$241 for now, thanks to a match.

Aspiration for Middle School Artists

Help me give my students the materials/ organization they deserve to explore art
Ms. Boyd
Falcon Middle School•
Peyton, CO
  • 2 donors so far
  • $717 still needed

With Some Reeds, We Can Start Reading!

Help me give my students clarinet reeds so that they can make music.
Mr. Jimenez
George Washington Carver Middle School•
Los Angeles, CA
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  • $223 still needed
  • $112 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Bezos Family Foundation.$112 for now, thanks to a match.

Food for Thought!

Help me give my students essential products and healthy snacks to fuel them during and after the school day.
Mr. Sardarian
Aloysius L Fitzpatrick Elementary School•
Philadelphia, PA
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $160 still needed
  • $54 for now
3X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger & The Giant Co..$54 for now, thanks to a match.

Basketballs for Girls' Basketball

Help me give my students seven girls' basketballs and 24 towels for games and practices.
Coach Johnson
Rainbow Lake Middle School•
Chesnee, SC
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,000 still needed
  • $500 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Mission Tiger.$500 for now, thanks to a match.

Stop-motion Micro Movie with LEGO!

Help me give my students supplies and tools for stop motion animation lesson.
Mrs. Sauer
Achieve Academy•
Thornton, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $1,000 still needed

Food For The North West Crew

Help me give my students snacks as rewards for meeting their personal goals, keeping them engaged during class time, and energized for the school year!
Ms. Ola
Northwest Middle School•
Salt Lake City, UT
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $701 still needed
  • $351 for now
2X
Donations to this project are currently matched, thanks to Bezos Family Foundation.$351 for now, thanks to a match.

Electric Fields

Help me give my students a Van de Graaf generator and electroscopes for learning electric fields.
Ms. Gaunce
Timberview Middle School•
Colorado Springs, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $963 still needed

Creating Amazing School Walls

Help me give my students paints and brushes for an opportunity to paint some large mural projects.
Ms. Fuller
Shenandoah Middle School•
Miami, FL
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $927 still needed

SEL Items and Tools

Help me give my students sensory items, coping tools, and strategies they can use to support their mental and emotional wellbeing.
Mrs. Herbst
Janitell Junior High School•
Fountain, CO
  • Be the first to support this project
  • $526 still needed

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