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Mrs. Foster from Cary, NC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Collaboration and Critical Thinking Breakout

My students need 3 breakout kits to work on critical thinking and collaboration as they attempt to solve content based problems to open a variety of locks.

  • $341 goal

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My Students

My two classes of fourth graders come from all different cultures and socio-economic backgrounds with variety of ability levels. They are a dynamic group of fifty-seven students that want to have fun and are learning that challenges are good for our brains!

We are learning that failure and mistakes are okay because perseverance is what is important.

My students are energetic and have a strong desire to please but still struggle in realizing that we can all learn from our mistakes.

My Project

These materials will be used to work on critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, and communication as students solve integrated problems and clues which will lead them to breakout of the box! The boxes are locked with a variety of different locks. For example, we started the year with a breakout activity in math where students solved 6 multi-step math problems to find 5 codes on a locked box as we delved into using good mathematical practices and group work expectations for the year! One code utilized time and their answer had to translate to a directional lock by using the directions of the hands of a clock at a specific start and end time. Another problem had students answer a problem and their number had to be turned into word form to open the word lock. Students had to extend their thinking by finding a smaller locked box that held a flashlight that led them to an invisible ink message of the location of the key to one of the locks. Students found certificates and a reward when they unlocked all 5 codes! The variety of locks will create endless possibilities of problems students have to solve in all subject areas!

After our first challenge, we discussed perseverance and celebrated our successes which made for an amazing first day.

We want to have more engaging experiences that leave students wanting more even after completing rigorous tasks! By having more than one box with a variety of locks per box, students can collaborate in smaller groups and have more hands on experiences.

The ultimate goal is to have students design their own breakouts for their classmates to solve.

Mrs. Foster Weatherstone Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Cary, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

60 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Original Pink Box PB20MTB 20-Inch Steel Tool Box, Pink • Amazon Business $24.80 3 $74.40
Vaultz Locking Utility Box with Combination Lock, Black on Black (VZ00192) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
TaoTronics TT-FL001 Pets Urine and Stains Detector 12 Ultraviolet Led Flashlight with AAA Batteries • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Wordlock PL-004-BK 5-Dial Combination Padlock, Black • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Master Lock 1500iD Speed Dial Combination Lock, Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.98 3 $23.94
Master Lock 140D Solid Brass Keyed Different Padlock with 1-9/16-Inch Wide Body, 1/4-Inch Shackle • Amazon Business $6.58 3 $19.74
Master Lock Lockout Hasp with Vinyl Coated Handle, 1-1/2" Inside Jaw Diameter • Amazon Business $5.22 3 $15.66
Dazzling Toys Invisible Ink Pen Built in UV Light Pack of 4 Magic Marker Spy Pen • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$237.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$289.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.04

Total project goal

$340.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $340.24

7 Donors

-$240.00

Donations toward project cost

-$207.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.25

match offer

-$95.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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