Help me give my students the best 8th grade year possible! We really need a new classroom speaker, as our old one recently blew out. We would love your support!
As a middle school science teacher, my goal is to create a learning environment where students are both inspired and equipped to explore the world around them. In our 8th grade science classroom, we focus on hands-on experiments, dynamic discussions, and multimedia resources to bring concepts from physics, biology, and chemistry to life. However, limited classroom resources can often make it difficult to meet those goals effectively. To help my students stay engaged and safe, I am seeking donations for a speaker, pencils, and Clorox wipes.
The speaker will allow me to incorporate high-quality visual and audio materials into our lessons.
From simulations of scientific phenomena to educational videos and virtual lab demonstrations, these tools will enhance students' understanding and make lessons more interactive. Having a reliable supply of pencils ensures that all students can participate fully, especially those who may not always come prepared with their own materials. Finally, wipes are essential for maintaining a clean and healthy classroom—especially in a science room where students frequently share equipment and materials. Keeping surfaces sanitized helps minimize illness-related absences and creates a safer environment for learning.
Your support will help create a classroom that is engaging, inclusive, and safe for all students. Thank you for helping bring science to life for these young learners!
More than half of students from low‑income households
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JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker With Powerbank Teal
• Music & Arts
$179.95
1
$179.95
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 1000 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching
• Amazon Business
$57.98
2
$115.96
Zgrmbo Digital Clock for Wall with Auto-Dimming, Week, Support Standard/Military Time Format, Daylight Saving Time - A Clock for Living Room, Classroom
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2)
• Amazon Business
$22.76
1
$22.76
24 Pack Magnetic Clips - Fridge & Whiteboard Magnets, Ideal for Teacher Supplies & Photo Displays
• Amazon Business
$9.98
1
$9.98
Materials cost
$354.64
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.32
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$389.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$68.82
Total project goal
$458.78
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$458.78
2 Donors
-$279.39
Donations toward project cost
-$237.48
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$41.91
match offer
-$179.39
Match offer toward project cost
-$152.48
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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