My students need 12 Astronomy books, including "There's No Place like Space!; All about Our Solar System" and "Planets, Stars, and Galaxies: A Visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe".
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Tilley's classroom raised $237
This project is fully funded
I am the librarian in an inner city K-7 Expeditionary Learning school. Expeditionary Learning (EL) is a method of instruction that emphasizes high achievement through active learning, character growth and teamwork. Expeditions are in-depth studies that address a topic or theme. Our school is the best performing elementary school in the city and our teachers and students worked hard to get there.
My sixth graders recently received a donation of a beautiful giant telescope from our local science museum. They decided to house the telescope in the library (for lack of a better space) and now I have many many students interested in the planets, stars, and space. My problem is that my astronomy section of the library is extremely limited and the few books I do own on the subject are completely out-of-date.
I would love to offer my students some new, current books on planets and galaxies and space. I have chosen hard cover books that will stand the test of time and not fall apart over the years. Every year, I always have a few students who want to learn all they can about space. This year, with the addition of our new telescope, I know I'll have more students than ever who will want to know "more".
I would love to be able to offer my students the books they want in the library. These books not only will be used by the students this year, but by students who come to the library for years to come. Having a book with current information in priceless and watching children enthusiastically look at the pictures of a new book while reading and learning makes my job a joy. Thank you for considering this project.
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
11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System David A. Aguilar, David A. Aguilar (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$13.56
1
$13.56
A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky: The Story of the Stars, Planets, and Constellations - and How You Can Find Them in the Sky Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$15.96
1
$15.96
First Space Encyclopedia DK Publishing, Caroline Bingham (Editor)
• Barnes and Noble
$13.59
1
$13.59
1000 Facts on Planet Earth John Farndon
• Barnes and Noble
$7.15
1
$7.15
Planets, Stars, and Galaxies: A Visual Encyclopedia of Our Universe David Aguilar, David Aguilar (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$19.96
1
$19.96
Planets Lynn M. Stone
• Barnes and Noble
$18.23
1
$18.23
National Geographic Visual Encyclopedia of Earth: Wonders of Our Living Planet Michael Allaby
• Barnes and Noble
$19.96
1
$19.96
Astronomy Carole Stott
• Barnes and Noble
$15.25
1
$15.25
Out-of-This-World Astronomy Joe Rhatigan, Rain Newcomb, Greg Doppmann, With Greg Doppmann
• Barnes and Noble
$10.36
1
$10.36
There's No Place like Space!; All about Our Solar System Tish Rabe, Dr Seuss, Aristides Ruiz (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$8.09
1
$8.09
Space Carole Stott, Simon Holland, Mary Ling (Editor), Simon Holland (Editor)
• Barnes and Noble
$8.79
1
$8.79
Eyewitness Astronomy Kristen Lippincott
• Barnes and Noble
$15.29
1
$15.29
Materials cost
$166.19
Vendor shipping charges
$16.62
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$9.00
Total project cost
$194.30
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$42.65
Total project goal
$236.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$236.95
2 Donors
-$118.47
Donations toward project cost
-$97.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$21.32
match offer
-$118.48
Match offer toward project cost
-$97.15
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Tilley and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/planets-stars-galaxies-and-space/355997/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":370,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Tilley","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-906930250","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Rochester","teachersOnPage":[134741],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":355997,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":23399,"schoolName":"World of Inquiry School 58","authorIds":{"134741":{"owner":"Mrs. Tilley","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[355997],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp134741_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1604324998893","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":40836,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MzI3MjA2","MjYyMjIw","NDc4MDM4"],"teacherId":134741,"schoolCounty":"Monroe","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}
