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Mr. Filomeno's classroom raised $316

From Paper to Purpose: Discovering Careers Through Hands-On Creation

Help me give my students copy papers, a sharpener, double-sided tape, and pencils for my College and Career Readiness Class, which are helpful to them in exploring options and mapping opportunities.

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Mr. Filomeno Fairmont Heights High School

Hyattsville, MD Grades 9-12

My Project

This project essay proposes an experiential learning and discovery-based activity for the College Career Research Development class using simple classroom materials such as copy paper, pencils, sharpeners, and double-sided tape. Instead of beginning with lectures, students start by creating a physical model that represents a career path of interest. Through drawing, folding, cutting, and assembling paper, learners transform abstract career ideas into visible structures, timelines, or role maps. This hands-on process encourages curiosity, creativity, and personal connection to career exploration.

Students research a chosen career, then use paper to design sections representing education requirements, skills, daily tasks, challenges, and future opportunities.

Pencils support sketching and revision, while sharpeners emphasize preparation and refinement. Double-sided tape allows flexible construction, symbolizing adaptability in career development. As students build, they reflect on how each component connects, discovering gaps in knowledge and new questions worth investigating.

The discovery approach is strengthened through peer sharing. Students present their paper models, explain design choices, and receive feedback. This dialogue promotes communication skills and collaborative learning. By the end of the project, learners gain a deeper understanding of career options, self-interests, and decision-making processes. Using everyday materials proves that meaningful career research does not require expensive tools, only active engagement, reflection, and purposeful exploration. Ultimately, this project empowers students to learn by doing, build confidence in career planning, and recognize that discovery often begins with simple materials and thoughtful questions, and encourages lifelong curiosity.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

80 students impacted 3 donors

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Hyattsville, MD
Grades 9-12
College & Career Prep
Social Emotional Learning
Traditional School
Classroom Basics
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Mr. Filomeno Fairmont Heights High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hyattsville, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

80 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Staples Multiuse Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. 94 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (20472) • Staples $54.99 2 $109.98

SKKSTATIONERY 576 Pack Pre-sharpened pencils, Bulk Yellow Sharpened Pencils with eraser top, # 2 HB pencil for classroom office Back to school Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching 144Pcs*4Box. • Amazon Business $43.79 1 $43.79

ALIEN TAPE Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty, Nano Tape, Double Sided Mounting Tape, Heavy Duty Double Sided Tape for Walls, Wall Tape, Clear Adhesive Tape for Poster Photo Wall Décor As Seen on TV 30 Feet • Amazon Business $17.59 2 $35.18

Brite Bee Sharpenator – Heavy Duty Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener for Teachers & Students – Quiet Motor, Auto Stop, Large Bin, Helical Blade – Sharpens All Pencil Types • Amazon Business $32.27 1 $32.27

Materials cost			$221.22
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$13.27
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$267.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$47.26
Total project goal			$315.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$315.07
2 Donors			-$157.54
Donations toward project cost			-$133.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.63
match offer			-$157.53
Match offer toward project cost			-$133.90
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$23.63
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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From Paper to Purpose: Discovering Careers Through Hands-On Creation

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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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