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Ms. W. from Baltimore MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms.W's Science Lounge

Help me give my students the necessary supplies to be successful in science. The globe lights will help create a warm and inviting environment for my students.

  • 5 donors
  • $342 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

As a first year teacher I had no idea how to teach nor decorate a room that was conducive to learning. It wasn't until I had the opportunity to go on a learning walk, visiting other teachers' classrooms, that I realized how warm and inviting a classroom could be. Something as simple as using lights other than the overhead fluorescent lights seemed to create a noticeable calm in a room full of teenagers. After experiencing other classrooms, it got me excited about the potential of my own room. I immediately started a pinterest board and was able to find many ideas, using lighting as the center of my inspiration.

Now that the school year is winding down and coming to an end, another thing that I have been made painfully aware of, is that we are in desperate need of basic supplies like markers, wipes and more.

Having the privilege of working in an underserved community, one of the things that stands out the most is that some of our students aren't in a position to afford basic school supplies, like pens, pencils, and art supplies. Having a classroom set of markers and pencils, will help to ease that load and provide the opportunity to make art in science. I enjoy teaching lessons, where students are able to use their creative imagination to connect the dots. In our genetics lesson, my students were able to learn how traits are passed from parent to offspring, and then draw the offspring based on the passed down traits. The lesson was entitled "Monster Genetics." My students had a good time being creative and I even noticed their test scores for the test were higher than the previous test scores.

Ms. W.
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liqui-Mark Washable Broadline Marker - Assorted Colors, Class Pack, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $56.65 1 $56.65
Charger for Lenovo Laptop Computer 65W 45W USB C Fast Power Adapter • Amazon Business $14.30 2 $28.60
suddus Globe String Lights Battery Operated, 100 Led Battery Powered Fairy Lights, String Lights for Bedroom, Camping, Backyard, Patio, Garden, Party, Living Room, Classroom, Christmas, Warm White • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Periodic Table of Elements Vinyl Poster for Chemistry Classroom (54 x 35 IN) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
V-Opitos Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 320 Pack Pre-Sharpened Pencils with Top Erasers, Bulk Yellow Pencils for School Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $24.29 1 $24.29
Laminator 9 Inch A4 Laminator Machine, Desktop Thermal Laminator Never Jam with 45 Laminating Pouches, Fast Warm-Up Home Office School Use, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
VersaChalk Liquid Chalk Markers - Set of 10, Classic Colors, Bold • Blick Art Materials $18.70 1 $18.70
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (80678) • Staples $9.39 1 $9.39
ELMER'S Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$242.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$290.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.29

Total project goal

$341.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $341.92

4 Donors

-$170.96

Donations toward project cost

-$145.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.64

match offer

-$170.95

Match offer toward project cost

-$145.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.64

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