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Mrs. Brown from Cleveland, OH is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Facilitating Hands-on Design-based Exploration while Learning Online.

Help me give my students the chance to explore both kinematics and engineering in a hands-on way, while learning virtually from home. Give them a chance to go beyond simulations and engineering with real materials!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Brown's classroom raised $1,071

This project is fully funded

My Students

My classroom, part of a large urban high school in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, is extraordinarily diverse. I serve a student population from all over the globe. A large number of my students have emigrated with their families as refugees from countries like Nepal, Iran, the Philippines, and Syria. Most of my students are growing up in households that experience economic hardship. Our district and school is 100 % free lunch, and considered high needs; an indication of the challenges my learners face even before they begin their adult lives.

Despite all of these challenges, my scholars are generally inquisitive, and truly want to understand how the world works and how they can make a positive impact.

One way that my scholars can explore these concepts is through hands-on inquiry and project based learning. However, funding for supplies and equipment to facilitate these endeavors is often in short supply. I am continuously seeking new ways to creatively offer authentic real-world scientific investigations so that Hoami can explore alloy production, and eventually, apply this to her future in chemical engineering and Bryan can finally achieve "alchemist level 10". My students truly have so much to offer!

My Project

My freshmen physical science students have begun their high school careers this fall learning from home. Although, 1:1 virtual learning offers many resources and tools to support my students growth and progress in our science classroom, what they will not have without additional financial support is the hands-on, experiential, and tactile experiences that truly nurture and support the development of innovative and creative problem-solving and solution-design skills that are so important for our budding young engineers. The materials for this project will allow EACH of my students to independently design, construct and evaluate the physics behind their roller coasters, while learning from home!

Mrs. Brown John Marshall School of Engineering Grades 9-12

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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More than half of 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

110 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Invisible Tape, 3/4" x 1,296", 12/Pack (52380P12) • Staples Advantage $16.64 20 $332.80
Corrugated Cardboard Sheets 24 Packs 12x12 Inches Brown Kraft Paper Inserts for Packing, Mailing, Crafts Squared Size • Amazon Business $14.99 10 $149.90
Scissors Bulk 20-Pack, Taotree 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for School Office Home, High/Middle School Classroom Class Scissors Supplies • Amazon Business $16.55 6 $99.30
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 90 lb/163 gsm, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $11.98 8 $95.84
Color Swell Super Tip Washable Markers Bulk Pack 36 Boxes of 8 Vibrant Colors (288 Total) Perfect for Kids, Parties, Classrooms • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Color Swell Super Tip Washable Markers Bulk Pack 18 Boxes of 8 Vibrant Colors (144 Total) Perfect for Kids, Parties, Classrooms • Amazon Business $27.00 3 $81.00
CHU KE Marbles Cats Eyes Glass Marble / Sling Shot Ammo 500 pcs. Size is Approximately 5/8"。1 inch Green Shooter 10 pcs • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$866.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$909.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.55

Total project goal

$1,070.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,070.36

5 Donors

-$1,070.36

Donations toward project cost

-$909.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.55

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