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Ms. Belshe from Montebello, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Future Scientists: Enhancing Science Education With Supplemental Supplies

Help me give my students an opportunity to explore the world around them, develop critical thinking skills, and cultivate a passion for discovery with supplemental science and social studies activities.

  • $166 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

The specific items we're requesting for our supplemental science activities will significantly enrich our students' learning experiences in several key ways:

Hands-On Exploration: Science is a subject best learned through hands-on exploration and experimentation.

The supplies we're requesting will provide students with tools to engage directly with scientific concepts. By actively participating in experiments and investigations, students will deepen their understanding of scientific principles and develop critical thinking skills.

Differentiated Learning: Every student learns differently, and the supplemental science activities we're planning will cater to a variety of learning styles and abilities. Whether through hands-on experiments, multimedia presentations, or collaborative projects, we will provide opportunities for all students to engage meaningfully with the material. This differentiated approach ensures that every student has the chance to succeed and develop a lifelong interest in science.

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Science education is not just about memorizing facts; it's about developing critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities. The activities we have planned will challenge students to think analytically, solve complex problems, and draw evidence-based conclusions. These skills are not only essential for success in science but also transferable to other areas of their academic and professional lives.

Our goals for this project are multifaceted and encompass both academic and personal growth for our students include enhanced learning outcomes, increased engagement, and interest.

Our students are a diverse and dynamic group of individuals, each with their own unique talents, interests, and backgrounds. What makes them truly special is their innate curiosity, resilience, and boundless potential.

Despite facing various challenges and obstacles, our students approach each day with enthusiasm, determination, and a thirst for knowledge. They possess a natural curiosity about the world around them and a willingness to ask questions, seek answers, and explore new ideas.

Ms. Belshe Greenwood Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

More about Ms. Belshe

Montebello, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

13 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 1 $100.00

Materials cost

$100.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.82

Total project goal

$165.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.47

2 Donors

-$79.80

Donations toward project cost

-$72.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.97

match offer

-$79.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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