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Ms. Jarrick from La Grange Park IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unraveling Mysteries: Enhancing Critical Thinking through a Mystery Book Club

Help me give my students a Mystery Unit to remember! We will be reading different Mystery books where students will track their clues in their detective notebooks and piece it all together on a Detective Board!

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  • $172 goal

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My Project

In our fifth-grade Gifted ELA class, we're embarking on an exciting journey into the world of mystery literature through our Mystery Book Club project. Our goal is to cultivate a deeper understanding of narrative complexities while honing critical thinking and analytical skills. The specific materials we're requesting - foam board, note cards, red string, thumb tacs, glue, detective notebooks, and additional mystery books - will serve as essential tools in bringing the mysteries to life and engaging our students in immersive learning experiences.

The creation of a crime detective board, complete with interconnected clues and theories, will not only foster collaboration and communication among students but also empower them to think like detectives, piecing together evidence to solve complex puzzles.

The tactile nature of the materials will provide a hands-on learning experience, appealing to diverse learning styles and enhancing retention. Moreover, the detective notebooks will serve as personal repositories of students' thoughts, observations, and deductions, encouraging metacognitive reflection and deepening their engagement with the texts.

What makes our students special is their innate curiosity and thirst for knowledge. They thrive on intellectual challenges and possess a keen ability to think critically and creatively. By immersing them in the world of mystery literature and providing them with the tools to become active investigators, we aim to nurture their natural talents while instilling a love for reading and inquiry. Through this project, we aspire to not only enhance their academic skills but also foster a lifelong passion for learning and problem-solving.

Ms. Jarrick
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
UCreate Foam Board, Black-on-Black, 20" x 30", 10 Sheets • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
600 Pieces Colored Index Cards 4 x 6 Inch, Blank Note Cards Flash Cards for Studying School Office Supplies • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Zhanmai 48 Pcs Spy Theme Secret Notebooks Spiral Notebooks Ninja Mini Notepads for Kids, Detective Spy Theme Parties, Secret Agent Party Favor Props Secret Activity Mystery Party Treat Goody Packs • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Lost Library • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
Liar & Spy • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
First Light • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dritz 3162 Quilter's Thumb Tacks with Extra Large Heads (65-Count), Silver • Amazon Business $6.90 1 $6.90

Materials cost

$114.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.76

Total project goal

$171.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $171.71

2 Donors

-$162.88

Donations toward project cost

-$145.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.83

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 $0.00

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