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Ms. Hall from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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African American Scientists

Help me give my students the gift of learning about black scientists! These books will help see science from a new perspective.

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My Students

My school is located in a multicultural area of Philadelphia.

A percentage of students are learning to speak English for the first time.

It is a low-income area of the city and students often come to school with little to no resources provided by the school district. However, my students never see that as a barrier to their learning and are always motivated to do their best.

Black Scientists!

I teach Science and Social Studies. During Black History Month I would love to connect the two for my students!

My students need black history science inventor books in hand to read along and complete a black history project during online learning, we will use these books to complete our black history projects during online learning.

Students will be able to research an African American Scientist, create a slide show, and share with their classmates through an oral presentation. They will be able to share it with classmates and develop a true love for history, inventions, and science. Finally, orally presenting will help to develop their public speaking skills and build a student's confidence.

My Project

Students who read these stories will find science fun and begin to experiment more for enjoyment! Helping students begin to learn more about African American scientists and that inventing and experimenting is fun. It's the perfect way to build my student's creativity. Books about African American inventors and women are a gateway to better scientific and reading skills for reluctant readers. My students will love getting their hands on books about inventors that look like them. I truly need your contribution to help encourage my students to dream bigger and visualize the greatness in themselves through the work of others!

Ms. Hall William H Ziegler Elementary School Grades 3-5

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Women in Science: A Black History Book for Kids • Amazon Business $8.99 26 $233.74
Black Pioneers of Science and Invention • Amazon Business $8.47 26 $220.22

Materials cost

$453.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.61

Total project goal

$577.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.38

6 Donors

-$368.99

Donations toward project cost

-$317.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.60

match offer

-$203.98

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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