My students need books and learning materials that are age appropriate and engaging, such as building sets and books with diverse subjects and characters.
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 Students
My students are 9th-12 graders who are inquisitive, engaged, and fun-loving. They are eager to relate what they learn to real-world issues. We have a variety of levels in our special education classroom, so it is important that my students have access to diverse, high quality materials at a variety of reading levels to support them in independent reading projects.
My students encourage one another to be their individual best.
My favorite memory from this year comes from a unit on education and graduation rates in our social skills class. First, we watched a Ted Talk on black excellence in the classroom. We then discussed statistics on graduation rates for African American students. My students had a lot of insight and inspiring words. Finally, we created a class poster with "I will" statements about what students were going to do to ensure they each make it to graduation. This poster will hang in my classroom for years to come as a reminder of our goals.
My Project
This project includes a variety of materials to help students engage with learning.
Half of the materials are books with diverse characters and subject matter that appeal to my students.
Every quarter, students complete an independent reading project, where they choose a book at their independent reading level to read and analyze independently. I have been impressed with the growth and engagement I've seen through these projects. When students are able to pick books they relate to and can read successfully, I see more engagement with the text. Some of them told me this year that they have never read a book independently! Imagine the success they feel when they experience joy while reading for the first time. I'm requesting copies of Dear Martin, Kanye West, Ghost Boys, The Hate U Give, Drake: Actor and Rapper, and the Night Fall series.
The other half of the project are building materials and games to encourage STEAM learning, such as LEGO Chain Reactions kits and a Snap Circuits Electronics Discovery Kit that we can use for science explorations. Every Friday we do experiments in science classes. Additionally, students take a social skills class every day where we often use games to practice real-world skills. These materials will provide opportunities for hands-on engagement and inquiry learning. Other requested activities include Jenga and Think Twice In a Jar. These materials will also be available for free time as choice items.
My students do best when they are in charge of their own learning and these materials will provide opportunities to engage and explore in a variety of ways. I am excited to see how these materials will enrich our learning experience!
Snap Circuits 203 Electronics Discovery Kit
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$39.87
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$39.87
Frolk 118 Pcs. Magnetic Building Blocks/Tiles Set for 3D Construction for Kids Age 3+. Educational Toy for girls and boys. Hours of Fun! Comes with Plastic Storage Box and Premium Backpack.
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$34.95
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$34.95
LAUNCH! Rocket Science Kit with 18 Experiments (Ages 8+)
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$29.95
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$29.95
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Blocks Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Activity Game Kit
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$24.77
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$24.77
Klutz LEGO Chain Reactions Craft Kit
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$17.97
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$17.97
On the Court with Kobe Bryant
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$15.70
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$15.70
Murder Rap: The Untold Story of the Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations by the Detective Who Solved Both Cases
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$14.59
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$14.59
Melissa & Doug USA Map Floor Puzzle (51 pcs, 2 x 3 feet)
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$12.97
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$12.97
MasterPieces Glow in the Dark 4-pack Multipack 100 Piece Puzzles
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$12.00
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$12.00
Dear Martin
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$11.96
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$11.96
Kanye West (Hip-Hop Biographies)
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$11.95
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$11.95
Lil Wayne (Hip-Hop Biographies)
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$11.95
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$11.95
Ghost Boys
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$11.72
1
$11.72
The Hate U Give
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$11.39
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$11.39
Chance The Rapper: Flying High to Success, Weird and Interesting Facts on Chancellor Johnathan Bennett!
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$11.13
1
$11.13
AmazonBasics 3-Ring Binder, 1.5 Inch Rings - 4-Pack (White)
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$10.99
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$10.99
Jenga Classic Game
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$10.26
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$10.26
Hip-Hop High School
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$9.99
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$9.99
Chill Skills In a Jar®: Anger Management Tips for Teens
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$9.99
1
$9.99
Think Twice In a Jar®
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$9.40
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$9.40
Drake: Actor and Rapper (Junior Biographies)
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$9.35
1
$9.35
The Skin I'm In
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$8.75
1
$8.75
Rising Above: How 11 Athletes Overcame Challenges in Their Youth to Become Stars
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$8.39
1
$8.39
Tyrell
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$8.37
1
$8.37
The Combination (Night Fall)
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$7.95
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$7.95
Messages from Beyond (Night Fall)
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$7.95
1
$7.95
Breakthrough (The Red Zone)
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$7.95
1
$7.95
Somewhere in the Darkness
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$7.50
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$7.50
Foul (Night Fall)
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$7.09
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$7.09
Kendrick Lamar: A Biography
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$6.99
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$6.99
Justin #1 (Blacktop)
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$6.99
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$6.99
Street Pharm
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$6.48
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$6.48
Choices In a Jar®
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$6.08
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$6.08
Slam!
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$5.66
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$5.66
Maniac Magee
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$5.59
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$5.59
Music Icons - R&B AND RAP Coloring Book: Adult Coloring Book Featuring ASAP Rocky, Chance The Rapper, Drake, Childish Gambino, Gucci Mane, Kanye West, ... & Blues And Rap Colour Therapy (Volume 1)
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$5.00
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$5.00
I Am #12: Lebron James
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$3.77
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$3.77
Monster
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$3.38
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$3.38
Materials cost
$446.74
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.70
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$483.44
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.31
Total project goal
$568.75
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$568.75
6 Donors
-$416.99
Donations toward project cost
-$355.94
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$61.05
match offer
-$150.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$127.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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