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Ms. Seider from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fostering Engagement and Learning in the Science Classroom

My students need school supplies specific to the science classroom and curriculum as well as books to enhance learning through literature.

  • $949 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 Students

"Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known."- Carl Sagan. My students believe this everyday and inspire me to give them the tools to keep discovering.

My students are all second language learners in a Structured English Immersion/ Bilingual program.

Our school, which is located in Texas, is Title I, meaning that 40% or more of the school population is at or below the poverty level. My students face many challenges, but they always look forward to Science class. In fact, many of them come to me first thing in the morning to express their anticipation for the afternoon's science lesson.

My Project

Unfortunately, school resources and funding are limited so there are many things that we have to do without. I'd love to provide more hands on learning as well as supplemental literature in the classroom. With the supplies I've listed, our science class will be able to experience learning through biology science kits, hand lenses, microscopes, geodes, rock and mineral specimens, scales, measuring tools, magnets and resources to create additional science stations, as well as providing basic school supplies needed in the classroom such as highlighters, folders, post it notes and chart paper.

Fostering an interest and better understanding of science through the use of these resources, as well as providing the tools needed for success in school, will help my students to compete academically and will hopefully lead to interest in important fields related to math and science.

Ms. Seider Owens Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Houston, TX 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon $41.13 4 $164.52
My Science Library Set Of 12 Gr 2-3 • Teachers' School Supply $83.88 1 $83.88
Ultimate Geodes Science Kit • Amazon $49.95 1 $49.95
MAGNETIC WANDS SET OF 24 • Frey Scientific $44.99 1 $44.99
LER1207 GALLON SET • Frey Scientific $35.99 1 $35.99
Gryphon House - The Giant Encyclopedia Science Ages 3-6 • Teachers' School Supply $34.95 1 $34.95
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, 12 Black Markers(30001) • Amazon $7.39 4 $29.56
Sharpie Accent Pocket Style Highlighters, Fluorescent Yellow, 24 Highlighters (1761732) • Amazon $14.06 2 $28.12
Sharpie Accent Pocket Style Highlighters, Colored, 24 Highlighters (1761791) • Amazon $13.95 2 $27.90
Educational Insights Micropro 48 - Piece Microscope Set • Amazon $26.38 1 $26.38
The Mailbox Books - Science In A Box Gr 2-3 • Teachers' School Supply $22.95 1 $22.95
Snap Circuits Jr. SC-100 Physics Kit • Amazon $20.55 1 $20.55
Post-it Notes, 3 x 3-Inches, Ultra Collection, 14-Pads/Pack • Amazon $14.88 1 $14.88
AmScope 25pc Assorted Specimen Collection of Prepared Microscope Slides Glass Slide with Storage Case • Amazon $14.25 1 $14.25
SORTING CIRCLES DESKTOP 20'' DIAMETER SET OF 6 • Frey Scientific $13.19 1 $13.19
PADDLE COLOR SET OF 18 • Frey Scientific $8.55 1 $8.55
72 Blank Microscope Slides and 100 Square Cover Glass • Amazon $7.99 1 $7.99
The Moon Book • Amazon $7.04 1 $7.04
Corn Snakes And Other Rat Snakes • AKJ Books $6.56 1 $6.56
School Specialty Removable Poster Tape - Blue • Amazon $6.39 1 $6.39
Phases of the Moon (Patterns in Nature series) • Amazon $6.25 1 $6.25
What Is the World Made Of? All About Solids, Liquids, and Gases (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
The Sky Is Full of Stars (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
The Big Dipper (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 1) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
What Makes a Magnet? (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
What Makes Day and Night (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
The Moon Seems to Change (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
Fossils Tell of Long Ago (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
Digging Up Dinosaurs (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
The Planets in Our Solar System (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science, Stage 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
Archaeologists Dig for Clues (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
Forces Make Things Move (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon $5.39 1 $5.39
So That's How the Moon Changes Shape! (Rookie Read-About Science) • Amazon $4.45 1 $4.45
Mavalus Tape; 1"W X 30 Ft Roll; Yellow; no. MAV10013 • Amazon $4.44 1 $4.44
National Geographic Readers: Weird Sea Creatures • Amazon $3.59 1 $3.59
National Geographic Readers: Planets • Amazon $3.59 1 $3.59
National Geographic Readers: Storms! • Amazon $3.59 1 $3.59
Volcanoes! (National Geographic Readers) • Amazon $3.59 1 $3.59

Materials cost

$737.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$806.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.30

Total project goal

$948.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $948.67

4 Donors

-$948.67

Donations toward project cost

-$806.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.30

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