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Ms. Simpson from Jackson, MS is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Games Help Us Memorize!

Help me give my students biology games to ensure their success on the biology 1 state test.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Simpson's classroom raised $289

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a dedicated educator, I am always seeking ways to inspire and engage my scholars, particularly in challenging subjects like biology. During the intense district testing periods, my students experience high levels of stress and mental fatigue. To help alleviate this and create a more interactive, fun, and engaging learning environment, I am seeking funding for biology-themed board and card games.

By incorporating these biology-themed games into the classroom, my students will benefit from improved retention of biological concepts, better communication skills, and a more enjoyable classroom experience.

These educational games will serve two important purposes. First, they will provide a stress-relieving activity for students before and after testing. By offering a fun and interactive way to review biological concepts, students will be able to reinforce their learning without the pressure of traditional instruction. Second, they will help foster collaboration and teamwork, as many of these games are designed to be played in groups. This can also enhance their critical thinking skills, allowing students to discuss, debate, and apply their knowledge in a playful setting. Your support will help create a dynamic and stress-free learning environment that boosts both academic performance and student well-being.

Ms. Simpson Lanier 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 directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 63 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cellulose: A Plant Cell Biology Game | MENSA Recommended Strategic & Entertaining Game to Learn Photosynthesis, DNA & Biochemistry | Educational STEM Board Game for Families, Students & Teachers • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Cytosis: A Cell Biology Board Game | A Science Accurate Strategy Board Game About Building Proteins, Carbohydrates, Enzymes, Organelles, & Membranes | Fun Science Games for Adults & Family Game Night • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Pressman Mancala - Real Wood Folding Set, with Multicolor Stones by Pressman, 2 players • Amazon Business $12.00 2 $24.00
Educational Insights Kanoodle Head-to-Head Puzzle for 2 Players, Brain Teaser Game for Kids, Teens and Adults, Featuring 80 Challenges, Gift for Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Genius Games Peptide: A Protein Building Game | A Strategy Card Game with Accurate Science for Gamers and Teachers | Teaches Amino Acids, mRNA, Organelles • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Upgrade Pack for Cellulose: A Plant Cell Biology Game | A Strategy Board Game with Accurate Science • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Regal Games - Reversible Wooden Board for Chess, Checkers & Tic-Tac-Toe - 24 Interlocking Wooden Checkers and 32 Standard Chess Pieces - for Age 8 to Adult for Family Fun • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Stick to Science Genetics Cards - Set of 36 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $11.09 1 $11.09

Materials cost

$197.53

Vendor shipping charges

$1.11

Sales tax

$13.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.31

Total project goal

$288.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$288.74

1 Donor

-$144.36

Donations toward project cost

-$122.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.65

match offer

-$144.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.66

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$0.00

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