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Mrs. Ponder from Marlin TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Benefits and Consequences of Scientific Discovery

Help me give my students books to better understand the impact of science on society and the degree of responsibility that accompanies discovery.

  • $619 goal

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My Students

I am responsible for 32 freshman and 38 sophomores at my HS. I love working with these kids. They are ambitious, kind-hearted, excitable, outgoing, persistent, and curious about the world. Despite circumstances and situations beyond their control, my students are mature and thoughtful and represent the best of what the school has to offer. Our school is a Title I school in a Title I district, meaning that most students have not been supported as equitably as other districts in the state. My goal is to help students value their education and own their learning by being as enthusiastic and encouraging about their success as I can be.

My Project

The books I am requesting for my students will be part of a cross curricular teaching experience for the English 1 and 2 students who are also enrolled in biology and chemistry. The goal is to better strengthen the students understanding of the impact of scientific discovery on society. English 1 will read Emma and Charles by Deborah Heiligman to better understand the societal biases and consequences of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution. This biography presents the tension between scientific and religious communities and delves into the discussion of the cost and consequences of discovery. This cycle will also bridge the academic expectations for biology and English 1. English 2 will read The Disappearing Spoon by Sam Kean to examine the impact of scientific discovery on political and historical events as well as mythological beliefs. The focus for the sophomores this cycle is to understand the context of scientific discoveries through alchemy, madness, and the trials and errors of those men (and a few women) who shaped what would become a periodic table. Through cross-curricular learning opportunities, students will more deeply examine the elements to better understand human trends, beliefs, and biases, as well as how those ideologies affected and will continue to affect society as a whole.

Mrs. Ponder
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Disappearing Spoon • AKJ Education $13.13 25 $328.25
Charles and Emma • AKJ Education $8.02 20 $160.40

Materials cost

$488.65

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$525.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.82

Total project goal

$618.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $618.80

9 Donors

-$613.86

Donations toward project cost

-$525.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.94

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