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

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Mrs. G.'s classroom raised $251

Exploring Scientific Discovery through Literacy

My students need 15 books on the lives of interesting scientists such as Marie Curie and George Washington Carver.

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Mrs. G.
Grades 9-12

My Students

Students often do not see themselves as "scientists" or doing science. They are not familiar with the personal stories of people who are now famous for their discoveries in science.

My students are very motivated academically.

Our small public school is in a busy section of the city. Some students travel over an hour by city bus or subway to attend. The school has a reputation of high achievement. Incoming students have major gaps in writing and reading skills. Teachers need to be innovative in their approach to fill these gaps while also teaching the science.

My Project

This project will enable students to analyze the life and work of an extraordinary yet non-traditional scientist. What makes this project exciting is that students will each own a book about their scientist. (Many of my students have never owned a science or math book.) Having access to grade level reading material will enable students to improve their reading and critical thinking skills. I will be able to discuss with students how people from humble beginnings overcome major obstacles to make a global impact.

What does it mean to be a "scientist"?

This project will allow students to critically examine this question using a historical figure. I see this project as drawing a link for students between themselves and the scientists they read about. This link will enable students to see themselves as scientists who have the potential to impact their world.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

15 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. G. Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

15 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tesla: Man Out of Time Margaret Cheney • Barnes and Noble $11.52 3 $34.56
Madame Curie Eve Curie Labouisse, Eve Curie • Barnes and Noble $15.08 3 $45.24
The Telephone Gambit: Chasing Alexander Graham Bell's Secret Seth Shulman • Barnes and Noble $21.33 2 $42.66
Longitude: The True Story of a Lone Genius Who Solved the Greatest Scientific Problem of His Time Dava Sobel • Barnes and Noble $9.32 5 $46.60
The Man Who Talks With The Flowers Glenn Clark • Barnes and Noble $12.20 2 $24.40

Materials cost

$193.46

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$205.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.08

Total project goal

$250.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $250.44

4 Donors

-$250.44

Donations toward project cost

-$205.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.08

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 $0.00

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