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Mrs. Buitron from Laredo TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Into The Wild for Exploration of Mankind

Help me give my students a printer for research papers and Socratic seminars along with their own copy of books to annotate and take home; this will allow them to be successful in this 21st century learning environment.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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Proposal for Implementing "Into the Wild" in AP Language and Composition Classes

As an AP teacher at an at-risk public high school on the border of South Texas, I am requesting class sets of the book Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer for my 2 AP Language and Composition classes, totaling 40 copies, along with snacks to enhance the reading experience.

Introducing this book to my students, many of whom have not explored life outside South Texas, will provide them with a unique opportunity to delve into themes of adventure, self-discovery, and the pursuit of one's ideals. Into the Wild follows the journey of Chris McCandless, a young man who ventures into the Alaskan wilderness seeking meaning and authenticity.

By engaging with this text, students will not only be exposed to different perspectives and life experiences but will also have the chance to explore philosophical concepts such as stoicism and transcendentalism. These discussions will encourage critical thinking, empathy, and reflection, helping students to connect the themes of the book to their own lives and aspirations.

Investors are invited to support this proposal as it aims to broaden the horizons of students who may not have had the opportunity to explore beyond their immediate surroundings. Through the reading of Into the Wild, students will develop important literary analysis skills, empathy for diverse life paths, and an appreciation for nature and self-discovery.

Granting approval for this proposal will enable students to embark on a literary journey that not only enriches their academic experience but also nurtures their personal growth and understanding of the world around them. Thank you for considering this request to provide our students with the chance to explore the wild within themselves through the pages of this compelling book.

Mrs. Buitron
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - LaserJet Pro M283fdw Wireless Color All-In-One Laser Printer - White • Best Buy Education $371.08 1 $371.08
Into the Wild • Amazon Business $8.67 40 $346.80
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom(Bright Color) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Break Box Breakfast Snack Box 41/Box (700-S0002) • Staples $39.08 1 $39.08
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Variety, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
OleFun 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10 X 14 in Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves in 10 Colors, Plastic Clear Sheet Protectors, School Teacher Supplies, Organization for Classroom Storage • Amazon Business $19.49 1 $19.49
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
144 Large Round Number Stickers, 12 Sheets Consecutive Polka Dot Number 1-36 Label Self-Adhesive Number Stickers Erasable with PET Film for Indoor, Outdoor Office, Classroom, Storage, Boxes (3” Each) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$941.99

Vendor shipping charges

$3.30

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$989.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.60

Total project goal

$1,164.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,164.02

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$1,164.02

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