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Ms. Pitts from West Haven, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breakout EDU Kit for Hands on Learning!

Help me give my students a Breakout EDU Kit & Platform Access to integrate problem solving and critical thinking through hands on learning.

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My Students

My students are a fun, energetic group of sixth graders, attending a Title I intermediate school in Connecticut. They come from all areas of town and are mostly from an urban setting. This year, our entire district receives free lunch. Unfortunately, funding is extremely limited and gaining access to resources can be challenging. I want my classroom to be a place where my students can comfortably learn, in a safe and exciting environment, but I also want to give them every opportunity possible to help them succeed.

My Project

I'm the kind of teacher that's always trying something new. This year I've been working to increase student engagement. One way is through lessons with a Breakout EDU Kit & Platform access. We were lucky enough to get one, but another kit would allow for more students to work at once. They will work collaboratively while thinking critically and problem solving.

Students must solve the puzzles in order to open the Breakout EDU boxes that are locked with different types of locks and combinations.

They also use invisible ink and UV flashlights to engage students in solving the locked box. This will infuse ELA, social studies, and technology with critical thinking skills and team work.

This project provides online access to digital games that I can assign to students based on the subject topic, so students can play review and practice games on our Chromebooks. For example, students can solve a hieroglyphic coded message, applying what they have learned in Ancient Civilizations. Not only that, but students can demonstrate their learning by creating their own games! My students love this kit and would benefit from another. Thank you for considering our project!

Ms. Pitts May V Carrigan Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

46 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Breakout EDU Kit & Platform Access • AKJ Education $150.00 1 $150.00

Materials cost

$150.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.16

Total project goal

$214.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.41

3 Donors

-$214.41

Donations toward project cost

-$182.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.16

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 $0.00

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