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Mrs. Smith from Thornton, CO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Science Notebooks

Help me give my students an interactive science experience for next year. These notebooks will ensure that all students are able to take notes and learn while having fun!

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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

By providing my 130 students with interactive science notebooks, I am giving them a valuable tool to engage with scientific concepts, enhance critical thinking, and deepen their understanding. These notebooks allow students to record observations, illustrate their learnings, and reflect on experiments in a creative, hands-on manner. This approach encourages students to take ownership of their education, which aids retention and makes learning more enjoyable.

The goal of this project is to make science more accessible and meaningful by helping students visualize complex ideas, organize their thoughts, and develop problem-solving skills.

The notebooks also encourage students to connect theoretical concepts to real-world applications, sparking curiosity and fostering a passion for science. Through this process, I aim to inspire each student to explore science further.

My students come from diverse backgrounds, each bringing unique perspectives to the classroom. Many have not had the opportunity to engage with science in such an interactive way before. By providing them with these notebooks, I hope to empower them to express themselves more meaningfully, build their confidence in science, and equip them for success. Their creativity and enthusiasm are at the heart of the classroom, and this project will help nurture these qualities, allowing them to thrive in a collaborative, supportive learning environment.

Mrs. Smith Clayton Partnership School Grades 6-8

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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More than half 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Five Star Interactive Notetaking, 1 Subject, College Ruled Spiral Notebooks, 100 Sheets, 11" x 8-1/2", Customizable, 6 Pack (38593) • Amazon Business $38.80 22 $853.60

Materials cost

$853.60

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$896.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.19

Total project goal

$1,054.59

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