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Ms. Eddy from Livonia MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Not So Basic Basics

Help me give my students various supplies to make learning hands on and engaging.

  • $298 goal

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My Students

My students are hardworking, young adults who are willing to take on an academic challenge by pursuing an AP class. My students are overwhelmingly sophomores and seniors, meaning that some of them are taking a college-level course, with college-level expectations at the young age of 15-17 years old.

They work incredibly hard at improving their reading, writing and critical thinking skills.

I want my students to leave my class with a love of history, but more importantly, the ability to critically analyze sources and make informed decisions. My course stresses critical thinking and writing, and while it is challenging for many students, in the end, they feel a sense of accomplishment for completing the course, and a majority of them will also earn scores high enough to qualify them for college credit on the AP test. These students are driven, innovative, and hardworking. They are our future leaders, and the future is in good hands.

My Project

After a year of learning where we were virtual or in person but separated by Covid restrictions, we need to make learning more hands on and fun.

Please help me create an engaging classroom by getting me supplies that will help learning come alive for my students.

I will be using the clay, Playdoh and pipe cleaners to have my students recreate the orders of Greek columns, the floor plans of Gothic cathedrals and for creating historical theme parks at the end of the year. I will also make "Love Beads" out of the polymer clay. These are small tokens that I hand out to students when they are sad or stressed. It lets them know I am thinking of them and I am on their side. Finally the charts will be used in my class to facilitate instruction in a number of ways.

Ms. Eddy
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $33.91 2 $67.82
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 24-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Multi-Color, 3-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Sculpey III 30 Vibrant Colors of Polymer Oven-Bake Clay, Non Toxic 1.88 lbs., great for modeling, sculpting, holiday, DIY, mixed media and school projects. Perfect for all skill levels. • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.0mm), Black, Flexible Round Barrel For Writing Comfort, 36-Count • Amazon Business $5.61 6 $33.66
Home Pro Shop 350 Pieces Pipe Cleaners for Craft Supplies - Soft Bristle, Flexible & Durable Pipe Cleaner for Crafts, Fun Creative DIY Ar, & Decorations - 6mm x 12inch Chenille Stems in 30 Colors • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
GIFTEXPRESS Hall Pass Lanyards and School Passes Set of 6 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$219.42

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.60

Total project goal

$297.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.31

4 Donors

-$226.54

Donations toward project cost

-$192.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.98

match offer

-$70.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$60.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.61

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 $0.00

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