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Ms. Hensley from Ponca City, OK is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Step in a Practical Direction

Help me give my students the drawing, drafting and designing supplies they need to blossom in theater.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hensley's classroom raised $908

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are among the most unique students in the entire school. They are students who are brave and self-confident and not afraid to put themselves up for others to see. They are also the painfully shy, anxiety ridden, loners who-- if not for theatre-- might have no outlet and no friends. Theatre is a place where we welcome anyone and everyone. Those with special needs; those who need to learn; those who already have a lot of knowledge and skill; those who are struggling to find a reason to keep going--especially during these trying times.

They are probably the most trustworthy students in the entire school who are thrilled to be given responsibilities and projects they can use their own unique skills on.

My Project

My style of teaching is Project Based. This is especially important in theatre education. Students learn theatre by doing theatre. In order for my students to be able to achieve not only proficiency but increase that proficiency over time, it is necessary to create new projects every year to allow for individual student abilities and growth. Since our program is in it's infancy, we need to develop a very specific kind of library for student study and research. I have selected texts which are standards in the industry and that students will likely encounter in college.

The more they learn, the better our productions will be which is a huge benefit to the entire school, but, even more importantly, students who complete this theatre program will be able to obtain theatre scholarships to further their education in any field they choose or, alternatively, be able to go straight to work as a technician in a regional theatre.

The supplies I am requesting will make our classroom design projects possible and more professional. With these supplies students will be able to learn basic drawing, drafting and designing skills as well as increase their understanding and skill in acting and designing in all areas of theatre production.

Ms. Hensley Ponca City Senior High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
US Art Supply Large 20-1/2" Wide x 17" Tall 5-Position Adjustable Wood Artist Drawing & Sketching Board • Amazon Business $44.99 7 $314.93
Mr. Pen Mechanical Pencil Set with Lead and Eraser Refills, 5 Sizes - 0.3, 0.5, 0.7, 0.9 and 2 Millimeters, Drafting, Sketching, Illustrations, Architecture, Drawing Mechanical Pencils • Amazon Business $8.99 7 $62.93
12" Architectural Scale Ruler Aluminum Architect Scale Triangular Scale Ruler for Architects, Draftsman, Students and Engineers, 3 Color-Coded (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
Amazon Basics Sketch and Drawing Art Pencil Kit - 17-Piece Set • Amazon Business $7.76 5 $38.80
Model Making for the Stage: A Practical Guide • Amazon Business $27.78 1 $27.78
Drawing Scenery For Theater, Film and Television • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Mr. Pen Geometry Set with 6 Inch Swing Arm Protractor, Divider, Set Squares, Ruler, Compasses and Protractor, 15 Piece Set • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
The Sanford Meisner Approach: Workbook Three, Tackling the Text (Career Development Series) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Sanford Meisner Approach: Workbook Four, Playing the Part • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Sanford Meisner Approach Workbook II : Emotional Freedom • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
The Actor's Guide to Creating a Character: William Esper Teaches the Meisner Technique • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
Memorization for Actors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
How to Draw Figures Simple Anatomy, People, & Forms for Beginners • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
A Practical Handbook for the Actor • Amazon Business $11.67 1 $11.67
Mr. Pen- House Plan, Interior Design and Furniture Templates, Drafting Tools and Ruler Shapes for Architecture - Set of 3 • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$675.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $55.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$771.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.06

Total project goal

$907.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $907.08

1 Donor

-$907.08

Donations toward project cost

-$771.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$136.06

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