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Expanding Horizons: Science World Magazine

Help me give my students a subscription to Science World Magazine which provides articles on today's most remarkable scientific discoveries and technological innovations

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sakanis's classroom raised $953

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am thrilled to introduce the "Expanding Horizons: Science World Magazine" project aimed at providing our students at our school with engaging and educational content to foster a deep passion for science. With your support, we aim to secure 70 subscriptions to Science World Magazine, a reputable source of captivating articles and activities that will enrich our students' understanding of the world around them and ignite their curiosity for scientific exploration.

The Science World Magazine subscriptions will directly benefit our students by:

Promoting Interest in Science: Science World Magazine presents science in an accessible and engaging manner, making complex concepts relatable and exciting. These subscriptions will expose our students to real-world applications of scientific principles and spark their curiosity for deeper exploration.

Encouraging Independent Learning: Each subscription will grant students access to a treasure trove of articles, activities, and experiments that align with their curriculum. Students can independently explore topics of interest and engage in hands-on activities that reinforce classroom learning.

Supporting Literacy and Critical Thinking: Reading and interpreting scientific articles require strong literacy skills and critical thinking. Science World Magazine's content will enhance our students' reading comprehension while promoting analytical thinking and the ability to draw connections between concepts.

Why Your Support Matters:

Your generous contribution will directly impact our students' educational journey by providing them with valuable resources that go beyond traditional textbooks. By expanding their access to science-related content, you'll empower them to dream bigger, ask questions, and pursue careers in STEM fields that might have seemed out of reach before.

Ms. Sakanis Richardson 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.

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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
Science World®, Grades 6-10 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print) • Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs $9.99 70 $699.30

Materials cost

$699.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $69.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.89

Total project goal

$952.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $952.61

8 Donors

-$476.29

Donations toward project cost

-$404.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.44

match offer

-$476.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$404.87

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.45

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 $0.00

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