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Ms. Cushing from Los Angeles, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chemistry Students Need Vocabulary Help!

My students need index cards with binder rings to create vocabulary flashcards to practice the challenging chemistry vocabulary in my class.

  • $546 goal

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Ms. Cushing has another project! Donate to A Diverse YA Novel Library for a Classroom Calming Space to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $442.
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My Students

"Miss, what does the word solubility mean?" I know my students understand the concept, but sometimes challenging unfamiliar words trip them up.

Perhaps you remember your chemistry class and how many challenging words it had.

Well, my students are so motivated to be successful but English is not their first language. Over 75% of my students are first generation immigrants whose families brought them here for a better life and better education. In one of the largest school districts in the country, they are struggling because we are struggling to provide them with the materials to help them be successful.

My Project

To help my students learn the challenging concepts in Chemistry, they need lots of practice with vocabulary. The project I started this year involved each student creating a personalized set of vocabulary flashcards attached with binder rings. My gracious husband helped me drill the holes in the cards. Then, every time an unfamiliar word showed up in class, my students used their vocabulary cards to define and practice the word. However, with little money my students had to purchase the cards. This project has been very successful in getting my students engaged with the words we are learning. With your help, I will be able to provide them to the students next year.

With 98% of my students qualifying for free lunch, they lack many of the financial resources that other students have.

With your help, I will be able to support my students as they develop their vocabulary and chemistry content knowledge. Thank your for your generosity.

Ms. Cushing Santee Educational Complex Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
QUILL 5 BOOK RINGS -- Quill Brand Loose-Leaf Binder Rings; 2" Diameter • Quill $2.69 40 $107.60
3"X5" BLANK INDEX CARD -- Oxford Index Cards; 3x5", Blank, White • Quill $1.16 216 $250.56
3"X5" RULED INDEX CARD -- Oxford Index Cards; 3x5", Ruled, Assorted Colors • Quill $2.06 20 $41.20

Materials cost

$399.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $28.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$447.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.19

Total project goal

$545.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $545.48

2 Donors

-$545.48

Donations toward project cost

-$447.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.19

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