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Ms. Chavez from Arleta, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Money Matters: A Fusion of Financial Literacy & STEM

My students need 3 Samsung Galaxy Tablets, books on money and spending, QR labels, and engineering supplies for our integration unit on financial literacy.

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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

Do you remember the days of growing up when lay-away was an option or having to save for months to get something you really wanted? Now, credit and debt are running rampant. I want my students to buck the trend of our growing debt problem by learning what it means to earn, save, and spend wisely.

I have a culturally and economically diverse group of students, but the commonalities they all share and what I am most proud of are their great hearts and passion for learning.

They treat each other with respect, are sensitive to each others' differences, and appreciate each others' individuality. My students are also inquisitive and so curious about their world. They are information seekers; They ponder over books to find the answers to their questions. Often their answered questions lead to even more questioning and they love to share their findings with others. They are my inspiration! :)

My Project

The resources I am requesting will be used to develop my students' understanding of financial literacy through the integration of engineering activities and technology. Students will first be introduced to the concept of money-earning, spending, and saving through literature. We will read text both in print and using the tablets for online access, to gain a better understanding of financial earnings and responsibilities. Students will get to apply their understanding by being able to earn "money" to spend on materials to complete an engineering design challenge. For two weeks, students will get their earnings by completing homework, turning in work, etc. QR codes will be created and the tablets used to scan and keep track of the money earned and later spent and saved in the challenge. Students will work in teams to complete a design challenge by purchasing materials with the money earned collectively. Students will also be encouraged to save some of their earnings as a bonus criteria.

This project is so important because children have had such poor leadership when it comes to money and finances.

They are growing up in a world of financial crisis and will one day carry the burden of our debt on their shoulders. Therefore, it is important for children to learn about economics at a young age in order for them to make wise decisions about the money they earn in the future. What better way to make financially literate students than through the integration of a STEM challenge!

Ms. Chavez Vena Avenue Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Arleta, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Samsung - Galaxy Tab 4 - 7'- 8GB - Black • Best Buy for Business $149.99 3 $449.97
Colored Artstraws Pkg. of 1,350 • Nasco $47.95 1 $47.95
Roylco Inc. - Straws & Connectors 230 Pieces • Teachers' School Supply $19.99 2 $39.98
Crayola Model Magic Classpack - Pack of 75, 1 oz, Assorted • Blick Art Materials $35.46 1 $35.46
Twisteez - Box of 200, 500 ft, Bulk Pack • Blick Art Materials $27.97 1 $27.97
Avery Permanent Square Label, White, Inkjet/Laser 1.5 x 1.5-Inches, Pack of 600, Use for QR Codes and Branding Your Packaging (22805) • Amazon $12.99 1 $12.99
Flipside Foam Board 5 x 5 Black • Nasco $10.20 2 $20.40
Roylco Straws Connectors Set • Nasco $19.99 1 $19.99
Save, Spend, or Donate?: A Book about Managing Money Nancy L • AKJ Books $18.97 1 $18.97
Nasco Construction Tubes Pkg. of 25, 16 in Length • Nasco $5.70 2 $11.40
12 Balloons • Nasco $8.95 1 $8.95
Craft Spoons Bright Hues 60pk • Teachers' School Supply $2.56 3 $7.68
Smooth Wooden Dowel 316 x 12 • Nasco $0.07 100 $7.00
Money Madness • AKJ Books $5.07 1 $5.07
250 Rubber Bands • Teachers' School Supply $4.99 1 $4.99
Money Doesn''t Grow on Trees - PL-6360 • AKJ Books $4.34 1 $4.34
Standard Shipping • Blick Art Materials $0.00 1 $0.00

Materials cost

$723.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.36

Sales tax

 $66.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.56

Total project goal

$997.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.04

6 Donors

-$230.00

Donations toward project cost

-$220.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$737.92

Match offers toward project cost

-$627.23

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.12

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