Whiteboarding to Support Mental Health in Stem Classes
Help me give my students whiteboard materials so that they feel more confident and less anxious when taking risks in STEM courses.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Liza's classroom raised $500
This project is fully funded
My Project
While the STEM field produces some of the highest paying jobs in the US, women, particularly Brown and Black Women, make up less than 20% of the STEM workforce. At our school, we are on a mission to change this. One of the ways we are working to change this narrative is by providing a safe environment for students to take risks (anxiety free) while in their STEM classes. The most recent research on STEM instructional practices suggests one way to promote risk-taking is by providing students with non-permanent surfaces (such as whiteboards) to express themselves. Research suggests that this method alleviates the anxiety around being "right" or "wrong" and allows students to work together to problem-solve.
By donating to our project, you will be improving student's mental health and their academic achievement by providing my students with crucial materials that allow them to take risks anxiety-free.
By implementing more whiteboarding in my classroom through the use of these materials, I aim to both improve my student's overall mental wellness as they enter my classroom space while continuing to better their academic achievement in the sciences, so that they may pursue STEM in college if they so choose.
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
Oline Mobile Whiteboard 48 x 36" Inch Large Height Adjust 360° Magnetic Rolling Double Sided Reversible Dry Erase Board (48x36, White & Silver)
• Amazon Business
$139.95
1
$139.95
Quartet Glass Dry Erase Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Bullet Tip, White and Neon Colors, 6 Pack (79559Q)
• Amazon Business
$14.22
7
$99.54
Quartet Glass Dry Erase Markers, Whiteboard Markers, Fine Tip, White and Neon Colors, 6 Pack (79558Q)
• Amazon Business
SUNEE 30 Packs Oversized Reusable Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves with 2 Rings, 10 Assorted Colors 10x14 Ticket Holders, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies
• Amazon Business
$19.90
1
$19.90
DIYMAG 3.5x2inch Business Card Magnets, 45Packs Flexible Magnetic Sheets with Peel and Stick Adhesive Magnet to Customize Personalized Business Cards for Crafts Photos and Business Supplies
• Amazon Business
$8.09
1
$8.09
Materials cost
$388.88
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.83
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$424.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.95
Total project goal
$499.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$499.66
1 Donor
-$499.66
Donations toward project cost
-$424.71
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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