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Ms. Chavez from Taos, NM is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Note on Notebooks- Curriculum for Teenagers with Learning Needs

Help me give my students the supplies needed for a complete interactive notebook course in physical science.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are a 9-12th grade mix of students who qualify for IEPs. Their learning disabilities are many and varied, but all come to my classroom for education delivered in ways that target their specific learning needs. We do a lot more hands-on work than many of their regular-education peers do and cover a wide range of presentation styles/modes. I have used interactive notebooks in the past and want to do so again, but gathering the materials can get difficult.

My graduate research showed that use of interactive notebooks had a significant positive impact on overall academic performance, quarterly failure rates, and credit recovery applications.

This coming school year, I have petitioned for and received permission to change my freshman course from biology to physical sciences, a subject more in line with the mathematics they learn in 9th grade as well as the science experiences they may have had in primary/middle school. All I need is to get the gear together.

Interactive notebooks allow students to create a living artifact that grows and changes throughout the school year, serving as a tangible reminder of their progress. It provides a single location for note-taking, study materials, vocabulary activities and creative doodling, all in a package that fits in one or two single-subject notebooks. The supplies listed here, including notebooks, cutting mats, and glue, will support 40 or more students in creating interactive notebooks for a full school year.

Ms. Chavez Taos High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

40 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mead Spiral Notebook, Pack of 18, 1 Subject College Ruled Spiral Bound, Pastel Color School Notebooks Included, 70 Pages… • Amazon Business $29.82 3 $89.46
Flexible Cutting Mats • Nasco $6.79 8 $54.32
UHU© Clear Glu-Stic - 0.74 oz. - Pkg. of 30 • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00
Slice Ceramic Craft Knife • Blick Art Materials $12.34 4 $49.36
Scissors Bulk 30-Pack, All Purpose Scissors Stainless Steel Sharp Scissors for Office Home General Use Craft Supplies, High/Middle School Classroom Class Older Kids Scissor Set, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Swingline Paper Cutter, Guillotine Trimmer, 12" Cut Length, 10 Sheet Capacity, ClassicCut Lite (9312) • Amazon Business $29.06 1 $29.06
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, Assorted Bright Colors, Pack of 500, Orange • School Specialty $27.97 1 $27.97
Firbon A4 Paper Cutter 12 Inch Titanium Paper Trimmer Scrapbooking Tool with Automatic Security Safeguard and Side Ruler for Craft Paper, Coupon, Label and Cardstock (Black) • Amazon Business $10.97 2 $21.94
Slice Straight Ceramic Craft Knife Replacement Blades - Pkg of 4 • Blick Art Materials $19.56 1 $19.56
Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Tropical Colors, 500 Sheets/Ream (91665) • Quill.com $19.43 1 $19.43
Colorations SCIRACK Natural Wood Scissor Rack • Amazon Business $17.72 1 $17.72
yueton 3pcs Colorful Transparent Plastic Washable Circle Drawing Painting Stencils Scale Template Sets Graphics Rulers • Amazon Business $8.29 2 $16.58
Astrobrights Punchy Pastels Colored Paper, 24 lbs., 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 200 Sheets/Pack • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Mr. Pen- Sticky Index Tabs, 500 Pcs, 21 Sets, Colorful Sticky Tabs for Notebooks, Page Markers, Page Tabs for Binders, Page Tabs Sticky Tabs for Books, Notebook Tabs, Book Sticky Tabs for Notebooks • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Astrobrights Astrodesigns Crafting Cardstock, 8-1/2 x 11 Inches, 65 lb/176 gsm, Very Black, 50 Sheets, Yellow • School Specialty $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$464.06

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.80

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$514.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.85

Total project goal

$605.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $605.67

4 Donors

-$596.85

Donations toward project cost

-$514.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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