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Mrs. Carlson from Fairbanks AK is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

What Career Is Right for Me?

Help me give my students classroom resources to promote development of highly desired job skills and encourage them to start thinking about their possible future careers.

  • $692 goal

This project expired on July 20, 2020.

This project expired on July 20, 2020.

My Students

Choosing a future career is complicated and sometimes even uncertain and scary because a career choice can be for life. My students have special needs and require additional supports in academics. While in high school, they are highly encouraged to be thinking about their future career choice and exploring possible career options. Some may take vocational classes in a variety of fields, e.g., medical, tourism, science, STEM, auto mechanics, programming, engineering, aviation, etc.

“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." —Confucius

My Project

Imagine high school students trying to figure out what their future career might look like...This is a daunting task in itself.

Let's help them explore as many careers as possible and help them learn what job skills their future employers value the most.

The posters and motivational signs promoting careers and skills set required for securing a career of choice will be displayed in the classroom to remind students what they should be aiming for. Hands-on LEGO & KNEX construction design mini-projects will be available for students in the classroom. My hope is for students to decide early on what career to pursue.

Mrs. Carlson
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vehicles Set • LEGO Education $130.95 1 $130.95
DYMO LabelWriter 450 Thermal Label Printer (1752264) + 6 bonus Address Rolls • Amazon Business $111.21 1 $111.21
K'NEX Mega Motorcycle Building Set - Ages 9+ - 456 Parts - Working Suspension, Authentic Replica Model, Advanced Stem Building Toy for Boys & Girls - 14.5" L X 6" H • Amazon Business $27.28 2 $54.56
Playz STEM A+ Kids Chemistry Junior Experiments & Reactions Science Lab Kit - 32+ Experiments, 36 Page Laboratory Guide, and 27+ Tools & Ingredients for Boys, Girls, Teenagers, & Kids • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Active Life Kid's Frisbee Rings [Black/White] 2 Pack - Best Toddler Toys for Summer Beach Games Gear Items and Swimming Pool - Water Sand Lawn Fun Outdoor Stuff - Outside Family Essentials • Amazon Business $11.99 3 $35.97
Smart Circuits • Amazon Business $33.60 1 $33.60
King Props LLC Business Wall Art, Office Motivational Sign with Easel Backer Stand, Inspirational Wall Art Decor 11''x17'' Gold • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
4M Clean Water Science - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Activ Life Ring Flyers [Pink/Purple] Fun 7 Year Old Girl Gifts, Girl Toys for Daughter, Granddaughter, Neice or Sister 2020 Easter Presents - Unique Gift Ideas for Girls Birthday Too • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Case Canvas High Large Storage Pouch Marker Pen Case Simple Stationery Bag School College Office Organizer for Teens Girls Adults Student - Black Dots • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
EASTHILL Large Capacity Colored Linen Storage Pouch Marker Pen Pencil Case Multi-Slot Stationery Bag Holder for Middle High School Office College Student Girl Adult Teen Simple Gift Purple • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Critical Thinking - NEW Classroom Reading and Writing Poster • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Syntech USB C to USB Adapter (2 Pack), Thunderbolt 3 to USB 3.0 Adapter Compatible with MacBook Pro 2019 and Before, MacBook Air 2019/2018, Dell XPS and More Type C Devices, Space Grey • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
EASTHILL Big Capacity Pencil Case Large Storage Pouch Marker Pen Pencil Stationery Bag for Middle High School College Office Student Girl Women Adult Teen Gift - Dark Gray • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
DC Comics Superman Logo Navy Heather T-shirt Officially Licensed (S) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$521.90

Vendor shipping charges

$19.95

Sales tax

$7.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$587.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.68

Total project goal

$691.19

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