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Mrs. Burbage from Charleston, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blending English and Science

My students need 80 copies of Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything to improve science literacy at our science and mathematics school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Burbage's classroom raised $1,303

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My Students

Ask not what English can do for math and science; ask what math and science can do for English! Well, with this activity, all disciplines will be happy! Students get the best of both worlds with Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything.

The English I students at this small, charter school come from all across the county.

They represent every walk of life but come together in order to receive the best education they can. With a focus in math and science, our school needs to put forth the best math and science students; therefore, it is essential that they practice those skills every chance they get. The students are eager to learn and gladly accept challenges. One of the major challenges that is routinely problematic is having enough books for the students, especially because the school does not have a library.

My Project

In an attempt to incorporate more math and science knowledge into the English I curriculum, my students are required to read a chapter per week out of a nonfiction math or science book. The chosen text is Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, an easily accessible read for ninth graders that provides a detailed history of science concepts that are reinforced throughout high school, college, and the work force. Students have to read the chapter, answer reading guide questions, and prepare a written assignment that analyzes essay components, such as the thesis, key points, and supporting details. Hands-on activities, class discussions, and debates will also occur throughout the reading of the book. Because I teach at a math and science school, the reading of this text can only benefit them in multiple aspects of their education.

Some of my students will be able to afford the book on their own, but for most of them, buying a book or even finding a way to the library to rent a book is highly unrealistic.

Physical copies of the book ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to succeed. Reading Bryson's text will provide background knowledge in order for students to gain a foundation for current and future science classes. Reading will also help them analyze nonfiction from an English perspective.

Mrs. Burbage Charleston Charter School - Math & Science Grades 9-12

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More than half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
A Really Short History of Nearly Everything • AKJ Books $12.40 80 $992.00

Materials cost

$992.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $69.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,106.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$195.32

Total project goal

$1,302.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,302.14

2 Donors

-$1,302.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,106.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$195.32

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