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Ms. Lapitan from Huntington Park, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Geometric Construction Design

Help me give my students construction materials to help build their skills in solving geometrical construction problems.

  • $194 goal

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My Project

Through hands on learning, the use of construction materials supports students not only acquire knowledge but also develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity. By integrating physical engagement into the learning process in my geometry class, I am able to create opportunities for my students to learn in a holistic and impactful way.

Using the compass in creating designs which are realistic and original, my students feel confident of their learnings.

Hands on activities like this maximize engagement and raise student's voice through ideas shared within the structured groupings I made.

The construction materials I have requested would greatly support my special population students as well as those kinesthetic learners in my classroom.

Ms. Lapitan Linda Esperanza Marquez High School 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.

More about Ms. Lapitan

Huntington Park, 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
School Smart Flexible Plastic Ruler, Inches and Metric, 6 Inch Size, Clear, Pack of 12 - Durable • School Specialty $12.97 5 $64.85
Zonon Student Math Geometry Compass 6 Inch Bright Colored Precision Tool for Geometry Plastic Scale Arm Drawing Compass with Pencils Back to School Supplies for Drafting, School, Home, Office(30 Pcs) • Amazon Business $26.75 1 $26.75
8 Packs of Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack / 96 total) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $24.00 1 $24.00

Materials cost

$115.60

Vendor shipping charges

$6.48

Sales tax

$10.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$164.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.01

Total project goal

$193.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$193.40

1 Donor

-$96.70

Donations toward project cost

-$82.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.50

match offer

-$96.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.19

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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