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Mr. Lavezzo from San Francisco, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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How Did They Build Them?

My students need wooden models to build and add to their presentations on modes of transportation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lavezzo's classroom raised $300

This project is fully funded

My Students

Teaching children in one of the most expensive cities in the country brings many unusual challenges. We currently have a disproportionate district system of school funding that is generously being supplemented by corporate donations. My students are not among the most socially or economically disadvantaged in my city, so they are often ignored. It is my experience that if kids can do anything if you give them the right tools. It is, therefore, my job to get them what they need to succeed.

My Project

Imagine you have to do a report on the transcontinental railroad, include drawings and photographs, and include a wooden model of a locomotive you built yourself. Pretty fun stuff...right?

Many of my students don't get the chance to leave their neighborhood unless it is for a field trip, so I try to let them experience the world through creative presentations where they can include actual scale models.

This gives their presentation an added bit of pizzazz! Fourth graders begin to learn about the history of California during Social Studies. I have tried to help develop their natural interest in the subject matter by incorporating project-based learning. All written reports are complemented by a model attached to a presentation board. These report boards allow the students to practice individuality and creativity and also include a shelf to display the finished model. In addition, all work is done in class.

Mr. Lavezzo Lawton Alternative School Grades 3-5 San Francisco, CA View local requests

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
28983-1006 - Darice Wood Model Kit - Train • Blick Art Materials $2.66 35 $93.10
28983-1010 - Darice Wood Model Kit - Pirate Ship • Blick Art Materials $2.66 35 $93.10

Materials cost

$186.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.62

Sales tax

 $17.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.94

Total project goal

$299.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.59

1 Donor

-$149.80

Donations toward project cost

-$127.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.47

match offer

-$149.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.47

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 $0.00

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