Help me give my students a balance scale to weigh different arguments and debate.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bailey's classroom raised $267
This project is fully funded
My Project
My students love to debate and critique different arguments and opinions. In my class, we use a visible thinking strategy called Tug-of-War to analyze different arguments and make final decisions. At this time, we are focusing on activism in my 7th grade class. Additionally, we are taking a closer look at Emmett Till, women of the civil rights movement, and stereotyping. In my 8th grade class, we are looking at the recruitment of child soldiers. My students debate topics such as whether or not child soldiers should receive amnesty, what is the most effective type of activism, and the causes of individuals not receiving justice.
The balance scales that I'm requesting today will allow my students to visibly see which argument has the most "meat" or reasons and evidence to back it up.
It will also allow my students to remain objective when coming up with a decision on which argument is the most justifiable. The markers that I am requesting will allow my students to continue to engage in different arguments by writing on chart paper using our Tug-of-War strategy.
My goal is that my scholars will be able to analyze arguments proficiently and successfully debate. I hope that my students will learn more about justice in this unit and will take what they learn out into this world and help others.
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
hand2mind Blue Nestable Pan Balance, Clear Double Balance Scale for Kids, Weight Scale for Liquids and Solids, Easy to Assemble, Space Saving Storage Base, Balance Scale for Classroom (Set of 1)
• Amazon Business
$17.99
8
$143.92
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip
• DonorsChoose Featured Favorites
$45.00
1
$45.00
Materials cost
$188.92
Vendor shipping charges
$5.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$226.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$40.01
Total project goal
$266.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$266.76
4 Donors
-$195.88
Donations toward project cost
-$166.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$29.38
match offer
-$70.88
Match offer toward project cost
-$60.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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