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Ms. Boese from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Scientists in the Making!

My students need books and materials to learn about environmental science concepts and to complete STEM activities.

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My Students

I am a second grade teacher at a Title I inner city public school that is a part of a low income/high poverty school district. A full 100% of the students at my school are economically disadvantaged. My class includes 32 diverse students whose learning styles and abilities vary greatly. It is a challenge to find resources within a financially struggling school district to ensure positive, academic development for all of my students.

Attending school in an underfunded school district combined with living in poverty increases obstacles to learning for my students.

These circumstances are beyond their control. Despite their struggles, they come to school every day excited to be there and ready to learn. They are all creative and curious, and they demonstrate persistence regularly. Seeing them work so hard each day motivates me to seek out the best opportunities for them to achieve academic success.

My Project

My students need materials to help make Science engaging and meaningful for them. The materials my students need are books, STEM Journals, and supplies that will allow them to partake in hands on Science activities. The books about the Earth will support our study of Earth Materials. We will be able to read the books together as a class, and the students will also be able to independently read these books. These books will deepen their understanding of what will be learning in Science as well as give them a better understanding of the importance of taking care of our Earth and what they can do to help. The Rocks and Soil Activity Tub will provide the students with opportunities to investigate rocks and soil in depth.

These materials will also give my students the opportunity to participate in STEM actives which will help them build problem solving skills, instill creativity and learn to work with each other in a positive, productive way.

Each student will receive their own individual STEM journal where they will be able to track their progress of their STEM projects. The lego kits will be a resource for students to use to participate in STEM challenges to build things and conduct experiments.

Ms. Boese Hamilton Disston 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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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
PP897 - STEM Journal - Gr. 2-3 - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 3 $89.97
FF982 - Rocks & Soil Activity Tub - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Recycling (8 Books) • AKJ Education $53.76 1 $53.76
LEGO Classic Creative Bright Supplement • Amazon Business $14.79 3 $44.37
Earth and Space Science Grade 2: 5-Book Set (Science Readers) • Amazon Business $40.62 1 $40.62
LEGO Classic Creative Supplement 10693 • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
EE804 - Can Do! Earth Game - Gr. 2-4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$350.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.11

Total project goal

$454.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $454.05

7 Donors

-$227.02

Donations toward project cost

-$192.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.05

match offer

-$227.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.97

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.05

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 $0.00

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