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Mrs. Hogan from Gary IN is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I Own That!

Help me give my students the gift of owning. We have an ongoing project. My students are going to create their own businesses. They will become Entrepreneurs!

  • 1 donor
  • $1,272 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The specific items will assist me helping students to cultivate their entrepreneurial spirit. My goal for this project is for scholars to come up with a solid business plan and an understanding of how to work for what it is you want to achieve. All students are special just not mine!!! I am excited about the opportunity to give them real life experience that may net the profits and knowledge to grow with. The following is a description of the project.

Project Title: Entrepreneurs Startup Challenge "I Own That"

Objective: The objective of this project is to empower students to think creatively, develop entrepreneurial skills, and gain hands-on experience in launching a startup venture.

Project Description: Students will work in teams to develop a startup business idea from concept to execution. It will have several phases: Idea Generation, Market Research, Business Plan Development, Prototype Development, Marketing and Branding, Pitch Presentation, and Launch Event.

The project culminates in a launch event where teams present their startups to classmates, teachers, parents, and other stakeholders. By engaging in this project, students will not only learn about entrepreneurship but also develop essential skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication. It provides a hands-on learning experience that prepares them for future endeavors in the business world.

Mrs. Hogan
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fellowes Laminating Pouches, Letter, 3mil, Pack of 200, CL - Durable • School Specialty $64.64 2 $129.28
100 Pcs Clear Report Covers with Sliding Bar Clear Presentation Binder Transparent Resume Folder with 5 Colors Slider Bars Plastic Report Folder for File Report Paper Book Resume Letter School Office • Amazon Business $25.59 4 $102.36
Neenah Paper 22721 Color Cardstock, 65lb, 8 1/2 x 11, Lunar Blue, 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $16.88 6 $101.28
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 14", Cosmic Orange, 500 Sheets/Ream (22652) • Quill.com $25.19 4 $100.76
Orange Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Orange • Amazon Business $24.19 4 $96.76
Mixed Media Sketch Pad, 9 x 12 inches, 60 Sheets Each (98lb/160gsm), 2 Pack, Heavyweight Drawing Papers, Top Spiral Bound Hardcover Sketchbook, for Wet and Dry Media, Drawing, Painting • Amazon Business $18.99 5 $94.95
13 Inch Wide Thermal Laminator Machine 11x17 Laminator for Teacher Personal Cold Hot Lamination Machine 60S Warm-Up Jam-Free Laminate Machine, A3/A4/A5/A6 Laminating Machine for Home Office School Use • Amazon Business $79.66 1 $79.66
Laminator Machine for A3/A4/A6, YE381 13inch Thermal & Cold Laminating Machine for Home Office School Teacher Use with 50 Pouches, Paper Trimmer and Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Blue Summit Supplies 50 11 x 17 Laminating Sheets, Clear Laminator Sheets for Hot Thermal Laminating Machines, Transparent 5mil, 50-Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $35.49 1 $35.49
Gluerious Mini Hot Glue Sticks for Glue Gun, 200pcs Bulk Pack 0.27x4 inches Small Size, Multi Temp for Arts Crafts DIY Fabric & More • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $28.88 1 $28.88
Surebonder Mini Glue Gun, High Temperature, 10 Watt • School Specialty $7.12 4 $28.48
200 Pieces Halloween Pen Bulk, Funny Pumpkin Shape Pens Cute Kawaii Pens Decorative Pens Novelty Halloween Pens in Bulk Black Gel Ink Pens Pumpkin Skull Heads Pen, 0.5 mm for Party Home Office School • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
ThinkLearn Cordless Hot Glue Gun with Stand, 4V Mini Pink Glue Gun Set with 25Pcs Premium Glue Sticks, USB Rechargeable Wireless Battery Powerd Glue Gun Kit for DIY, Arts&Crafts, Gift for Women • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Bostitch 3-Hole Punch, 12 Sheet Capacity, Silver/Black (HP12) • Quill.com $9.89 2 $19.78
Apache 200 pack of Business Card Laminating Pouches 5mil 2-1/4 x 3-3/4 size 2 sided Laminating Sheets for Hot Thermal Laminator use, each Sheet is Clear Universal Dry Erase Glossy with Rounded Corners • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38

Materials cost

$1,019.99

Vendor shipping charges

$15.78

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,081.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.78

Total project goal

$1,271.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,271.85

1 Donor

-$1,271.85

Donations toward project cost

-$1,081.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$190.78

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$0.00

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