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Ms. A. from Santa Fe NM is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Active Learning Experience in Biology

Help me give my students classroom materials for active and enhance learning experience in Biology. Visual representation facilitates comprehension and memory retention, especially for visual learners.

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Classroom materials such as visual aids, manipulatives, and multimedia resources provide diverse ways to present information, making learning more engaging and effective. They cater to different learning styles, allowing students to grasp concepts more easily. The use of classroom materials, encourages student participation and engagement, fostering active learning experiences. Hands-on activities and experiments, for instance, enable students to apply theoretical knowledge, enhancing their understanding and retention of concepts. Moreover, classroom materials serve as valuable resources to a teacher for professional development, offering guidance on effective instructional strategies, assessment methods, and curriculum alignment. By utilizing high-quality materials, teachers can improve their teaching practices and student outcomes. Overall, it plays a pivotal role in creating dynamic and engaging learning environments, supporting student achievement, and fostering lifelong learning skills. Their thoughtful selection, design, and implementation are essential for promoting academic success and educational equity.

Ms. A.
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2800 Wireless All-in-One Supertank Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $187.78 1 $187.78
Art Advantage Acrylic Paint - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 12 ml, Tubes • Blick Art Materials $9.99 10 $99.90
Amazon - Fire HD 10 - 10.1" Tablet (2023 Release) - 32GB - Ocean • Best Buy Education $90.21 1 $90.21
Amazon - Fire HD 8 Kids Pro Ages 6-12 (2022) 8" HD tablet with Wi-Fi 32 GB - Hello Teal • Best Buy Education $88.99 1 $88.99
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle • Nasco $7.61 10 $76.10
Canvas Boards for Painting, 52 Pack 8 x 10 Inch Blank Canvas for Painting Using Acrylic Paint or Oil (Pre-Primed) • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98
Ambitex L5101 Series Cream Latex Gloves, Large, 100/Box (LLG5101) • Quill.com $14.59 3 $43.77
Pentel Arts Color Pencils Assorted Colors 24 Pack (CB8-24) • Staples $4.14 10 $41.40
Amazon Basics 15 Piece Round Paint Tray Palettes, White, 6.7 x 6.7 x 0.4 in • Amazon Business $9.78 3 $29.34
Gloween 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk, Pre-sharpened Wood-Cased 2 HB Soft Yellow Pencils for Writing/Drawing/Sketching, Bulk Pack for Office School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
18 Pack Plastic Beakers, 1000 ml Graduations, Premium Polypropylene, Plastic Graduated Measuring Cups for Science Lab Equipment, Home Experiment, School Teaching Supplies Transparent • Amazon Business $25.59 1 $25.59

Materials cost

$786.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.61

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$835.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.43

Total project goal

$982.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $982.88

1 Donor

-$200.00

Donations toward project cost

-$170.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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 $582.88

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