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BRAIN-QUEST for Girls

Help me give my students brain-quest cards and books designed to appeal to kids' natural curiosity, with interactive layouts and easy-to-follow explanations that take the intimidation out of learning STEM subjects.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Puri's classroom raised $725

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My Students

For two and a half years, my classroom has been housed in a temporary building and we just moved to our building. Then we had to immediately go distance learning. My gifted students are struggling with managing their emotions in an appropriate manner.

My K-5 students, especially girls who are excited about MATH & SCIENCE are worried and anxious all the time.This pandemic should not limit their abilities or expectations.

They are well behaved, motivated, energetic and excited to learn. The majority of my students are girls and they come from low income households and qualify for free lunch.

Some of them have no support from family and therefore, it is even more imperative for me to find the necessary STEM resources like brain quest cards so they can be challenged. The constant movement to get online distance learning literacy supplies has wreaked havoc on everyone's nerves.

My students are distraught and need some positivity in their lives to create a good self-image and develop some self-confidence. They have set high goals for themselves, and I wish for them to excel in STEM subjects and choose high careers in Science, Math & Engineering.

My Project

I am requesting Brain-quest cards and books as they reinforce what kids are learning during distance learning in an instantly engaging, entertaining way. Brain-quest is jam-packed with hands-on activities and games covering math vocabulary, time and money, science, and much, much more--with friendly illustrations throughout.

A majority of my girls who feel anxious about distance learning will benefit as they will be totally engaged and excited about learning to solve challenging questions.

Aligned with Common Core State Standards for STEM subjects and expertly vetted by award-winning teachers, brain-quest cards are designed to appeal to kids' natural curiosity, with interactive layouts and easy-to-follow explanations that take the intimidation out of learning. Plus, it's written to help parents follow along and explain key concepts ! With colorful stickers, a fold-out poster, award certificate, and Brain Quest Mini Decks to go along for quizzes. My parents are on board to help my girls succeed and gain confidence!

Project tagged as

New Orleans, LA
Grades 3-5
Engineering & Technology
Students with Disabilities
Books
Distance Learning
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Puri Ben Franklin Elementary School - PreK - 5 Campus Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 4 • Amazon Business $8.63 10 $86.30

Brain Quest Workbook, Grade 2 • Amazon Business $6.91 10 $69.10

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 5 • Amazon Business $6.91 10 $69.10

Brain Quest Grade 4, revised 4th edition: 1,500 Questions and Answers to Challenge the Mind (Brain Quest Decks) • Amazon Business $9.73 7 $68.11

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 1 • Amazon Business $6.23 10 $62.30

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 6 • Amazon Business $5.75 10 $57.50

Brain Quest Workbook: Grade 3 • Amazon Business $5.60 10 $56.00

Brain Quest Grade 3, revised 4th edition: 1,000 Questions and Answers to Challenge the Mind (Brain Quest Decks) • Amazon Business $8.29 4 $33.16

Brain Quest Grade 2: 1,000 Questions and Answers to Challenge the Mind (Brain Quest Decks) • Amazon Business $7.51 4 $30.04

Materials cost			$531.61
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$46.52
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$616.10
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$108.72
Total project goal			$724.82
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$724.82
3 Donors			-$304.37
Donations toward project cost			-$269.12
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$35.25
Matching donations from our partners			-$408.21
Match offers toward project cost			-$346.98
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$61.23
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$12.24
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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BRAIN-QUEST for Girls

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