I am currently teaching 26 young investigators in my kindergarten class. I teach in a big city in Illinois with nearly my entire class receiving free lunch. My students are from all over the world and I am so lucky to be working with such a diverse group.
Next week I will take my class on a walking field trip around the neighborhood. During this walk we will be observing and discussing anything and everything that they have questions about or interests in. We will begin an inquiry-based project where the students take control of their learning and choose what they want to learn more about. While taking a walk seems quite simple, a lot of work will be involved in this project and we are in need of materials to help us document every step of the way.
To begin our investigation, I would like to read some Magic School Bus books to show the students how kids can help to lead investigations and can help take charge of their own learning. I have also asked for many materials for us to show what we have learned. My students are most creative with their artwork and pictures represent what they know. Therefore I have asked for paper and crayons. I have also asked for project boards so we can display our findings for a parent night.
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HEAVY WEIGHT TAGBOARD 9 X 12----*Comments*
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$5.20
2
$10.40
HEAVY WEIGHT TAGBOARD 12 X 18----*Comments*
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$10.40
1
$10.40
CONSTRUCTION PAPER ASSORTED 9X12----*Comments*
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$1.79
3
$5.37
CONSTRUCTION PAPER ASSORTED 12X18----*Comments*
• Teachers' School Supply Inc.
$3.49
3
$10.47
Magic School Bus Gets Crabby Kristin Earhart, Bruce Degen (Illustrator), Bruce Degan (Illustrator), With Joanna Cole, Joanna Cole
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$3.59
1
$3.59
800 REGULAR SIZE CRAYON CLASSPACK - 16 COLORS- - --*Comments*
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$91.03
1
$91.03
PROJECT BOARDS ASSORTED-1 EACH OF 6 COLORS----*Comments*
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$38.24
1
$38.24
Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor (Magic School Bus Series) Cole, Bruce Degen, Bruce Degen (Illustrator)
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$5.39
1
$5.39
Lost in the Snow (Magic School Bus Series) Joanna Cole, Carolyn Bracken (Illustrator), Bruce Degen (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Magic School Bus and the Missing Tooth (Magic School Bus Series) Carolyn Bracken (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Magic School Bus Blows Its Top: A Book about Volcanoes Gail Herman, Joanna Cole
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Fishy Field Trip (Magic School Bus Chapter Books Series #18) Martin Schwabacher, Hope Gangloff (Illustrator)
• Barnes and Noble
$4.49
1
$4.49
Magic School Bus Wet All Over: A Book About the Water Cycle (Magic School Bus Series) Joanna Cole, Patricia Relf, Pat Relf, Created by Bruce Degen
• Barnes and Noble
$3.59
1
$3.59
Materials cost
$193.74
Vendor shipping charges
$19.37
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.84
Fulfillment labor & materials
$17.00
Total project cost
$235.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$51.59
Total project goal
$286.59
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$286.59
6 Donors
-$276.47
Donations toward project cost
-$235.00
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