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Fueling Curious Minds With Scholastic News & Science Spin!

Help me give my students Scholastic News & Science Spin magazines throughout the year!

  • $321 goal

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

This project expired on July 6, 2025.

My Project

My fourth-grade class would greatly benefit from receiving Scholastic News and Science Spin magazines because they provide engaging, age-appropriate nonfiction articles that build reading comprehension, critical thinking, and science literacy. These magazines make current events and scientific discoveries accessible and exciting, fostering curiosity and a love for learning. With vibrant visuals, interactive activities, and real-world connections, they support cross-curricular learning, enhance vocabulary, and align with educational standards. Plus, they encourage discussions that develop important skills like reasoning, analyzing information, and forming opinions—essential for young learners' academic growth.

I can use Scholastic News and Science Spin to spark lively discussions that engage all students, even the shyest ones, by providing fascinating, real-world topics that are accessible to all reading levels.

The articles cover current events, science breakthroughs, and kid-friendly news, making it easier for students to relate to the content and feel confident sharing their thoughts. Because these magazines present factual information in a fun and engaging way, I can help students form opinions based on knowledge rather than uncertainty, encouraging respectful debates and meaningful conversations.

By discussing high-interest topics like space exploration, environmental issues, and historical events, I can naturally draw students into conversations that make learning feel exciting rather than intimidating. These discussions will help hesitant students find their voices, building confidence as they express their ideas and respond to their peers. With built-in discussion questions and interactive activities, I can create a safe, structured way for all students to engage, making classroom conversations more dynamic and inclusive.

Mrs. S. Ralph M Johnson Elementary School Grades 3-5 Bethel, CT View local requests

More than a third 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

52 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scholastic News, Grade 4 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $6.25 30 $187.50
Science Spin, Grades 3-6 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $0.99 30 $29.70

Materials cost

$217.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.72

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$272.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.03

Total project goal

$320.21

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