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Ms. Simental from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Graphic Science Project

Help me give my students science comics and graphic novels that will lead my students to better understand science concepts, improve reading skills, and stay engaged in learning in a fun, visual, and creative way.

  • 2 donors
  • $406 still needed

expires Aug 26

  • 2 donors
  • $406 still needed
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Ms. Simental Carnegie Elementary School
Chicago, IL Grades 3-5

My Project

My students are energetic, curious, and full of questions about the world around them. The resources within this project- science comic books and graphic novels- will help bring learning to life in exciting and meaningful ways.

At this age, students are still building confidence in both reading and understanding new concepts.

Science comics make learning easier by combining pictures with simple text, helping students understand concepts such as animals, space, and how things work. The visual support is helpful for students who may struggle with traditional textbooks.

These resources will motivate my students to read more. They are drawn to colorful illustrations and stories, and graphic novels can turn even reluctant readers into enthusiastic readers.

In addition, students will have opportunities to create their own science comics, which will allow them to show their creativity and critical thinking skills. Your support will help create a classroom where the students are excited to learn and explore. Thank you for making a difference in a classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

28 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Simental Carnegie Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

28 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science Comics Series 18-Book Set • Amazon Business $176.76 1 $176.76
5 Book Set: Graphic Novels #2 - Underrepresented Authors (paperback, ages 8-12) - Break, Amelia Aierwood: Basic Witch, Four Eyes, Invisible, Duel • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $80.00 1 $80.00
4 Book Set: Graphic Novels #6 - Underrepresented Stories in Sports (paperback, ages 8-12) Swim Team, Gamerville, Hoops, Change the Game • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $62.00 1 $62.00

Materials cost

$318.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$353.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.39

Total project goal

$415.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $415.93

1 Donor

-$5.00

Donations toward project cost

-$4.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

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 $405.93

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