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Mrs. Gibbs from Bossier City LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Women in STEM that Look like Me

Help me give my students table skirts, duct tape, books and posters to show a diverse group of professionals in STEM.

  • $314 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

I teach at a large, urban, public school with almost 1,030 students. Our students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with the majority of our students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Our school is one of the most ethnically diverse schools with a very active military influence.

I teach future authors, members of the military, doctors, teachers, engineers, and productive future contributors to society.

I teach students who are always asking why and ready to take learning to the next step.

My Project

Inspired by If/Then Collection of images, STEM History | Women in STEM Exploration, Innovation & Communication by Elizabeth Wheeler. Students will share their interests and look at possible career options for them in the future because anything is possible when we set our minds and have exposure as young children. We will bring those dreams to life by having students in STEM posters that will hang in the hallways and classroom. We'll use the the posters, books, and supplies for coding our female STEM heroes as well. Students at home will be able to send in their photos and posters will be made for them as well. Learning about past and present STEMinists and ensuring that we continue to enhance knowledge for women in STEM careers. STEM history and comparing past present and future STEM careers.

Minorities in STEM, especially female minorities, are underserved and underrepresented.

Bringing knowledge of STEM careers to young children is a great way to motivate them to continue on the path of becoming innovators.

This project was inspired by Women in STEM Exploration, Innovation & Communication through Video Production project as well as the if We Build Up Girls, Then We All Become STEMinists project and will start with featured women, Elizabeth Wheeler and Aisha Lawrey.

Mrs. Gibbs
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tablemate TBLLS2914BK Disposable Linen-Like Table Skirt, Self-Adhesive, 29" x 14', Black • Amazon Business $11.79 3 $35.37
Sweetzer & Orange Growth Mindset Posters for Middle and High School Classroom Decorations – Set of 13 Motivational Posters, Inspirational Posters and Quote Posters! 15 x 22” Large Poster Bundle • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
LLPT Duct Tape 12 Premium Assorted Color Packs 2 Inch x 30 Feet x 11 Mil Included Blue Pink Yellow Green Orange Red Black White Brown Silver Purple (DT612) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Famous Scientists Word Art Print Four Set - 5x7" • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
GIFTEXPRESS 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great for DIY Art Kit Home School, Colors: Black Navy Purple red Orange White Teal Lime Green • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons (1) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Inspirational Women Posters for Classroom Teachers Students Home Office Teen Girl – Influential Mother Teresa & Anne Frank Motivational Wall Décor w/ History Quotes & Motivation 11.7"x16.5" (Set of 5) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Rosie Revere, Engineer (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $12.56 1 $12.56
Leader Inspiration Wall Art History Posters I Leader Motivational Posters for Classroom Posters Bulletin Board Teachers Students Home Office | Set of 5 | 11.7"x16.5" | Leader Success Motivational Quote • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote: The Questioneers Book #4 • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition • MahoganyBooks $8.09 1 $8.09

Materials cost

$193.92

Vendor shipping charges

$22.89

Sales tax

$16.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$266.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.06

Total project goal

$313.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$313.75

11 Donors

-$199.79

Donations toward project cost

-$183.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.87

match offer

-$97.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.59

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$0.00

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