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Ms. Aquino from Kasigluk, AK is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bounce & Spike: The Power of Two Courts

Help me give my students Physical Education Equipment Cart With Basketballs Hoops,Jump Ropes Playground Balls, Soccer Balls Includes Swivel Casters with Capacity of (150) Jump Ropes (32) Basketballs (40) Soccer Balls or Playground Balls (48) Hoops.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Aquino's classroom raised $667

This project is fully funded

My Project

Basketball and volleyball are two popular team sports that are played all around the world. Although they are different in many ways, both games require skill, teamwork, and practice. In this essay, I will compare basketball and volleyball by looking at their history, equipment, rules, and the physical benefits they offer. Both sports are fun, challenging, and great for staying active.

This project helps students learn more than just sports facts—it helps them develop real-life skills.

By comparing basketball and volleyball, students practice research, writing, and critical thinking. They also learn about teamwork, effort, and the importance of staying active. If the project includes playing the sports or watching others play, students improve their physical fitness and learn how to cooperate with others. Overall, the project supports learning in both the classroom and on the court, helping students grow academically, socially, and physically.

My goal for this project is, students will compare and contrast basketball and volleyball in terms of rules, equipment, skills, teamwork, and physical benefits. They will demonstrate their understanding through presentations, posters, and/or hands-on activities.

Ms. Aquino Akiuk Memorial School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kasigluk, AK View local requests

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

85 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physical Education Equipment Cart 19 W • Grainger $521.17 1 $521.17

Materials cost

$521.17

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$566.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.03

Total project goal

$666.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$666.84

1 Donor

-$283.40

Donations toward project cost

-$283.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$333.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.01

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$0.00

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