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Ms. Rodriguez from Fresno, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Personal Identity: Spanish Culture Project

Help me give my students the ability to cook in class and create pictures/videos with the green screen and camera. We are going to be working on a final portfolio project at the end of this semester.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rodriguez's classroom raised $539

This project is fully funded

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.

My Students

My 7th and 8th-grade students are beyond amazing! They excel and exceed my very rigorous expectations. I am extremely proud of them and would like for them to celebrate the richness and diversity of Spanish culture. My students all qualify for free and/or reduced meals.

My students attend a Title I school with a variety of cultural backgrounds, financial means, and many are first-year language learners with minimal support at home.

They show me something new every day. I love seeing them immerse themselves in everything from art to music, and history to even math in Spanish class!

This is one of only two electives that is given for high school credit and I have a responsibility to show them what the language is all about without having to limit their creativity because financially we cannot meet their needs. We would be able to flourish even more if given the opportunity and not be limited to the classroom.

My Project

Personal identity is something that is very important to me in my classroom, as well as being able to differentiate instruction for all of my students. Everyone has different learning styles and it is important to reach and engage each student.

At the end of this semester, my students will be creating final Spanish cultural projects that entail: music, food, and/or publish a video utilizing these materials along with everything they have learned in the classroom.

Some will be writing, others will be singing, creating music videos, cooking a specific cultural dish that their families enjoy, learn about a cultural dance and reenact it in class, as well as taking pictures and creating photo books.

Each of these items is essential in making that happen, as all work is done in class and with my supervision. Learning about other cultures is a wonderful thing that my school focuses on because diversity exists everywhere and being able to explore the world through authentic projects is an amazing way to do that.

Ms. Rodriguez Tenaya Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

160 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DexBoard Dry Erase Easel 24" x 36"|Height Adjustable Magnetic White Board Easel with Tripod Stand|Office Presentation Board w/Flipchart Pad, Magnets & Eraser, Black • Amazon Business $79.59 1 $79.59
Electric BBQ Smokeless Grill Indoor - Upgraded Nonstick Tabletop Griddle with Recipes and Clip, Adjustable Thermostat, Removable Washable Plates, Easy to Clean, 16" x 11" Flat Square Portable Grill Plates • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
KODAK Printomatic Digital Instant Print Camera - Full Color Prints On ZINK 2x3" Sticky-Backed Photo Paper (Yellow) Print Memories Instantly • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Kodak 2"x3" Premium Zink Photo Paper (100 Sheets) Compatible with Kodak PRINTOMATIC, Kodak Smile and Step Cameras and Printers • Amazon Business $49.34 1 $49.34
Kids Musical Instruments, 33Pcs 18 Types Wooden Percussion Instruments Tambourine Xylophone Toys for Kids Children, Preschool Education Early Learning Musical Toy for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
24 Pack Airtight Food Storage Container Set - BPA Free Clear Plastic Kitchen and Pantry Organization Meal Prep Lunch Container with Durable Leak Proof Lids - Labels, Marker & Spoon Set • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Silicone Cooking Utensil Set, 26 Pcs Kitchen Utensils Cooking Utensils Set by Fungun, Non-stick Heat Resistant Kitchen Gadgets Cookware with Natural Wooden Handle -(Gray) • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
Plastic Dinnerware Set of 6 By Plaskidy- 36-Piece Kids Dinnerware Set Includes, Kids Cups, Kids Plates, Kids Bowls, + Flatware Set, Kids Dishes Set are Reusable, Microwave - Dishwasher Safe, BPA Free. • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Melissa & Doug Food Groups - 21 Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
Neewer 6x9ft/1.8x2.8M Green Screen, Photography Backdrop Background, Green Chromakey Background for Photo Video Studio Film Television, 4 Backdrop Clips Included (Backdrop Stand Not Included) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Kodak 2"x3" Premium Zink Photo Paper (20 Sheets) Compatible with Kodak Smile, Kodak Step, PRINTOMATIC • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$386.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$457.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.71

Total project goal

$538.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $538.08

1 Donor

-$179.36

Donations toward project cost

-$152.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.90

match offer

-$358.72

Match offer toward project cost

-$304.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.81

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