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Ms. Kitten from Oakland, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Student Science Schema through Gripping Graphic Novels

Help me give my students science-based graphic novels to build interest and knowledge, and comfortable, durable headphones to allow differentiation in class!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kitten's classroom raised $347

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Middle school is hard, and it's even harder if you are a few years behind in your reading after COVID kept you out of school during key elementary years! We know one of the best ways to become a stronger reader is to read more! That's why we do sustained-silent reading every day.

One of the key components to understanding challenging grade-level texts is having some background knowledge before you start.

These books are specifically selected to build background knowledge on science topics students are likely to encounter over the next few years of school.

Not only will they build reading stamina and skills by practicing with these accessible, high-interest books, but they'll build key schema that can pay dividends in the years to come.

We also need to make sure students are working with grade-level texts. Students are more willing and able to succeed with challenging texts by listening along. That's where the headphones come to the rescue! Listening to an audio recording of a challenging text allows students to hear the text read by a model reader and gives them the opportunity to replay the text as many times as they need.

Ms. Kitten Elmhurst United Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Black with Microphone) • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
The Surprising World of Bacteria with Max Axiom, Super Scientist (Graphic Science) • Amazon Business $8.10 1 $8.10
Exploring Ecosystems with Max Axiom, Super Scientist (Graphic Science) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Earth-Shaking Facts about Earthquakes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Investigating the Scientific Method with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
A Journey into Adaptation with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Illuminating World of Light with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Understanding Photosynthesis with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The World of Food Chains with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Shocking World of Electricity with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Explosive World of Volcanoes with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
A Crash Course in Forces and Motion with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Adventures in Sound with Max Axiom Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Whirlwind World of Hurricanes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D an Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
A Refreshing Look at Renewable Energy with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D an Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
A Journey through the Digestive System with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Basics of Cell Life with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Decoding Genes with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D an Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Solid Truth about States of Matter with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Powerful World of Energy with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
The Dynamic World of Chemical Reactions with Max Axiom, Super Scientist: 4D An Augmented Reading Science Experience (Graphic Science 4D) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95

Materials cost

$239.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.00

Total project goal

$346.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $346.65

2 Donors

-$62.68

Donations toward project cost

-$58.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$277.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$235.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.65

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