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Ms. Barba from Rio Grande City TX is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rise With Science

Help me give my students the resources the need to become more successful.

  • 3 donors
  • $180 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 Project

Incorporating table risers, shelves, and desk organization caddies into a science lesson focused on climate and the environment can serve several purposes:

By using table risers to create different elevations on student tables, you can simulate geographical features such as mountains, valleys, and plains.

This hands-on approach allows students to physically interact with the concepts of elevation and topography, deepening their understanding of how landforms influence climate patterns and environmental conditions.

Utilizing shelves and desk organization caddies to display models, diagrams, and visual aids related to climate and environmental science can enhance students' understanding of complex concepts. Visual representations of phenomena such as the greenhouse effect, carbon cycle, and biodiversity help students visualize abstract ideas and make connections between scientific principles and real-world phenomena.

Organizing desk organization caddies with materials for hands-on experiments, investigations, and data collection encourages students to actively engage with scientific concepts related to climate and the environment.

Setting up collaborative workstations with table risers and shared storage areas fosters teamwork and cooperation among students. Collaborative projects focused on topics like climate change mitigation strategies, ecological restoration efforts, or sustainable development initiatives allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world challenges while working together towards common goals.

Incorporating sustainable materials and practices into the design and organization of classroom furniture and resources aligns with the themes of climate and environmental science.

By integrating table risers, shelves, and desk organization caddies into a science lesson on climate and the environment, you create a dynamic and interactive learning environment that promotes experiential learning, visual representation, interactive exploration, collaborative learning, and sustainability. These classroom enhancements support students' engagement, comprehension, and application of scientific concepts related to climate science and environmental studies.

Ms. Barba
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DINZI LVJ Long Wall Shelves, 47.3Inch Wall Mounted Shelves Set of 2, Extra Large Wall Storage Ledges with Sturdy Metal Brackets for Living Room, Bathroom, Bedroom, Kitchen, Rustic Brown • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Ecally Set of 64 Round Furniture Risers Bed Risers 1.57 Inches Height Lifts Adjustable Couch Risers Bed Lifts Risers Chair Risers for Bed Frame Table Desk Mattress Sofa Leg Dorm (Blue) • Amazon Business $11.59 3 $34.77
Mind Reader Nespresso Compatible Capsule Drawer, Countertop, Coffee Pod Holder, Storage, 9.25"L x 15"W x 2"H, Silver • Amazon Business $12.92 2 $25.84
Neosmuk Magnetic Hooks, Heavy Duty Earth Magnets with Hook for Refrigerator, Extra Strong Cruise Hook for Hanging, Magnetic Hanger for Cabins, Grill (Blue, Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$120.59

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.89

Total project goal

$179.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$179.29

2 Donors

-$81.20

Donations toward project cost

-$78.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.50

match offer

-$86.71

Match offer toward project cost

-$73.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.39

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$0.00

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