Activism: Bringing a Recycling Change to Our School
Help me give my students items to start recycling at my school; recycle stickers, rolling cart, books about recycling, and a stand to share their presentation with peers in the hallway!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Short's classroom raised $178
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are really special to me for many reasons. I have a wonderful group of students who come from diverse backgrounds that make them unique. Being engaged in their own learning is crucial for ensuring their success. For example, I know that they learn best through active and meaningful experiences that they can connect across the content areas and to their own experiences. Learning by doing is essential for us because it is so highly motivating.
Unfortunately, most of the enriching experiences my students encounter are within the school walls because my students live in high poverty situations.
I strive every day to make school fun and meaningful for my precious students while providing them with a close classroom community in which they feel safe. They deserve the very best!
My Project
My students asked me this week, "Why don't we recycle?"My only answer was to tell them that there was nobody to pick up the recycling from our classrooms. My students were not happy with my response and wanted to bring a change to our school!
My third grade students want to use their voice to bring a change to our school's lack of recycling!
They have come up with their own plan to start a recycle pick-up from each classroom. Using a rolling cart they will visit the classrooms in our building and take out the recycling that is identified by the recycling green stickers.
They are determined to make our school aware of the importance of recycling and how to make a change in the world, even while they are still young. They have decided to create a presentation on the importance of recycling using our class iPad and want to display the presentation in our school hallway on a stand. They want to spread awareness on a cause that they feel passionate about!
Nearly all 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
MaxWorks 80774 3-Shelf Utility Plastic Cart with Wheels-225 Lbs Maximum Capacity
• Amazon Business
$58.80
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$58.80
Tablet Stand Adjustable, Lamicall Tablet Stand : Desktop Stand Holder Dock Compatible with Tablet Such as iPad Pro 9.7, 10.5,12.9 Air Mini 4 3 2, Kindle, Nexus, Tab, E-Reader (4-13'') - Silver
• Amazon Business
$19.98
1
$19.98
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet
• Amazon Business
$13.48
1
$13.48
What Can a Citizen Do? (Kids Story Books, Cute Children's Books, Kids Picture Books, Citizenship Books for Kids)
• Amazon Business
$11.49
1
$11.49
Recycle Sticker for Trash Can Bins, Sign Decal - 6 Pack 5 in – Premium Self-Adhesive Vinyl, Laminated for Weatherproof, UV Resistant, Encourage Recycling, Indoor and Outdoor.
• Amazon Business
$7.55
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$7.55
Materials cost
$111.30
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$7.85
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$150.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.62
Total project goal
$177.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$177.44
3 Donors
-$152.44
Donations toward project cost
-$129.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.87
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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