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Ms. Rodrigues from Brockton, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fly Fishing, Scientific Inquiry and the Art of Printmaking

My students need rubber fish forms and EZ cut linoleum blocks that will enhance their art and science experience through the process of printmaking.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rodrigues's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

My Students

Have you ever gone fishing, leaving the city and finding beauty and stillness in the quiet surroundings of nature? Remember casting the fish line, handling the slimy fish, how exciting! Appreciating nature and experiencing all its creatures can be brought to our classrooms with the right materials.

My students live in a busy city, and attend an urban school system located in the state of Massachusetts.

Nature and its wonderful panoramas can be made possible through the process of art making. My students may never go fishing or even handle a real fish, examine its characteristics and be one with nature. These materials will mimic the experience and steps in fishing. The fish forms feel and look like the real thing! It will become a big fish story for years to come. Learning will become more exciting. The tactile, slimy quality will help my student's scientific inquiry, and a wonderful opportunity in art. The patterns and linear details lend themselves to the intricate details that will be demonstrated through the art of printmaking. It is up to us educators to help inspire and bring rich experiences to the classroom. My students are enthusiastic, intelligent and naturally curios. They deserve opportunities even if classroom replicated in the classroom for their future success.

My Project

The lesson will start with a discussion about going fishing and how nature is a great supply in natural resources and experiences. Students will be given a small fishing pole and then they will cast their line and fish for a small piece of paper that will include the name of a fish. Inspiration and excitement begins with this step. Then, they will be given these rubber fish forms to examine and begin to scientifically explore its patterns, and create scientific illustrations. These materials will increase my student's enthusiasm and appreciation for nature and art creation. The scientific process of curiosity and inquiry can be enhanced when students have the right materials available. It is my belief that a student's ability to succeed should not depend on ones privileges and social-economic status. My diverse students are diverse in personalities and intelligent in many levels. They deserves equal opportunities in education and inspiring experiences.

Meaningful life and educational experiences can be made possible, through wonderful programs.

As an art teacher, I want my students to appreciate life, its connections and their environment. Becoming more aware of their surroundings, and bringing these experiences into the form of art making is a wonderful gift. Please help my students make connections between art, life and science. Help bridge the gap and give them beneficial educational experiences.

Ms. Rodrigues East Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Brockton, MA 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

400 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EZ CUT PRINT BLOCK/9X12 2/PER BOX • Blick Art Materials $15.16 6 $90.96
GYOTAKU FISH FORMS/4PC REPTILE SET • Blick Art Materials $39.52 1 $39.52
GYOTAKU FISH FORMS/FISH SET 9PC • Blick Art Materials $84.99 1 $84.99

Materials cost

$215.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.89

Total project goal

$292.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $292.59

3 Donors

-$292.59

Donations toward project cost

-$248.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.89

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 $0.00

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