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Ms. Holland from Ventura, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hearing Science: Headphones to Support Scientific Sense-Making

Help me give my students headphones so they can listen to scientific texts read aloud and watch engaging videos about real-world science.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holland's classroom raised $344

This project is fully funded

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My Project

It is essential that science is accessible to all students, regardless of their reading level or learning style. Science literacy is a crucial skill that opens doors to understanding the world around us and encourages critical thinking and curiosity. However, many of my students struggle with reading and often find it challenging to engage with scientific texts and materials. To ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed and enjoy learning about science, I am seeking headphones for our classroom, which will be an invaluable resource for my students, especially those who are below grade level in reading. Headphones will allow these students to access scientific texts by listening to them being read aloud, bridging the gap between their current reading skills and the complex scientific concepts we cover in class. Additionally, headphones will enable students to watch educational videos that make science visual, helping them to better understand and retain the information presented.

Moreover, these headphones will allow students to explore how the science they are learning connects to real-world concepts through engaging multimedia resources.

By watching videos that link classroom lessons to real-world applications, students will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of science. This dual approach of improving basic literacy and enhancing scientific literacy will empower our students to become more confident and capable learners. Your support in providing these headphones will transform our classroom into a more inclusive and dynamic learning environment, fostering curiosity and a love for science among all students.

Ms. Holland Anacapa Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Classroom Headphones-Bulk 10-Pack, Student On Ear Color Varieties- Comfy Swivel Earphones for Library, School, Airplane, Kids-for Online Learning and Travel, HQ Stereo Sound 3.5mm Jack (Colorful) • Amazon Business $78.99 3 $236.97

Materials cost

$236.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.56

Total project goal

$343.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.76

1 Donor

-$292.20

Donations toward project cost

-$292.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$51.56

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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