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 students are hard-working, passionate, and resilient young people who live in East Oakland. Despite facing a deluge of obstacles to their education including poverty, homelessness, learning English, and violence, my students come to school each day excited to be a part of our school community. In our class, students are engaged in activities that help them to envision and build a better future for themselves and their community. Even though there are many systems in place working to lock my students into a cycle of failure, they continually bounce back by working hard to overcome the challenges they face.
My students get most excited about doing experiments and solving real world problems with their science knowledge.
Their favorite activities from last year included making a solar-powered water purification device, designing a cold pack that could be used during wildfire evacuations, and creating the perfect DIY slime recipe.
My Project
This year, my scientists are balancing in-person learning, quarantining at home after an exposure, and just trying to be a kid. Even though there's a lot working against them, they come to school each day excited and ready to learn.
These supplies will help me ensure that all students are learning - whether they are at home or in the classroom.
In order to support all students (including those who need to stay home), I've been using blended learning in our classroom. Two days out of each week, students are engaging in hands-on science experiments and discussions with their group. Two other days each week, students are using Chromebooks and working at their own pace on digital assignments. This allows me to creating learning experiences for students who are in my classroom and at home. Additionally, students can work at their own pace, which allows advanced students to move more quickly through their work and creates space for students who need practice to slow down.
I am requesting these supplies to help support our students. I recently requested bouncy bands and they were a huge hit! Students love being able to move their feet while sitting at their desk. Additionally, I need more headphones to complete my class set. This will support students as they listen to videos on Chromebooks. Lastly, a few students love to use mice - it's hard for them to use the small keypad on the Chromebooks. With these supplies, my scientists will feel comfortable and supported as they complete their blended learning assignments.
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
SONY Over Ear Best Stereo Extra Bass Portable Headphones Headset for Apple iPhone iPod / Samsung Galaxy / mp3 Player / 3.5mm Jack Plug Cell Phone (Black) …
• Amazon Business
$18.07
10
$180.70
The Original Bouncy Bands® for Desks (Black) - Children Love Bouncing Their feet and Feeling The Tension to Relieve Their Anxiety, hyperactivity, Frustration, or Boredom.
• Amazon Business
$15.99
10
$159.90
Amazon Basics 3-Button USB Wired Computer Mouse (Black), 1-Pack
• Amazon Business
$7.31
4
$29.24
Materials cost
$369.84
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.84
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$439.23
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$77.51
Total project goal
$516.74
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$516.74
4 Donors
-$376.73
Donations toward project cost
-$354.23
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$22.50
match offer
-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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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 Ms. Pandolfi and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
