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Mrs. MacIsaac from Dorchester, MA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mosaic - Every Piece Counts

My students need tiles, bases, grout, and a scorer to make mosaic coasters to show their comprehension of how Romans used symmetry and patterns to decorate their homes and even tell stories.

  • $823 goal

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My Students

My students belong to a college-preparatory exam school in an urban district. They are high achievers. Many will be the first in their family to go on to college after they graduate from high school.

The students whom I teach are bright, dedicated, and curious.

They work hard to understand the material even though the resources which are available to them may be outdated. These students deserve the best and I can only give that to them with your help!

My Project

Mosaics are a very important part of Roman culture. While visiting Rome a couple of summers ago, I took as many pictures of mosaics that I could. Each one showed how its creator used symmetry to create a gorgeous pattern. My students will learn about and use various types of symmetry to create a mosaic of their own.

These materials will give students the chance to immerse themselves in an ancient art, which has withstood the tests of time.

They need tiles, bases, grout, and a scorer to make their own mosaic coaster.

After researching Roman mosaics, students will study the types of symmetry used in making them and identify those types in authentic Roman mosaics. They will decide which type of symmetry they would like to utilize in their own mosaic. Then they will map out their mosaic on grid paper before committing to tile. They will put the tiles in the aluminum using the type of symmetry they chose. The scorer will be used to make smaller tiles, if necessary. Finally students will use the grout to keep their tile in place.

Mrs. MacIsaac Boston Latin Academy Grades 9-12

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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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Dorchester, MA View local requests

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 18donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
61906-1055 - Mosaic Coaster Base - 5.5", Square • Blick Art Materials $1.90 150 $285.00
61414-1015 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Various Colors, 5 lb • Blick Art Materials $49.63 3 $148.89
61414-5064 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Royal Blue, 4 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.36 8 $34.88
61414-5014 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Light Blue, 4 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.36 8 $34.88
61414-2984 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Red, 4 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.36 5 $21.80
61414-4024 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Yellow, 4 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.36 5 $21.80
61414-7034 - Ceramic Tiles - 3/8", Green, 4 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.36 5 $21.80
61904-1005 - Jennifers Mosaics Tile Grout - 5 lb, White • Blick Art Materials $9.92 2 $19.84
60997-1002 - Scorer/Breaker • Blick Art Materials $11.04 1 $11.04

Materials cost

$599.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $59.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$698.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.34

Total project goal

$822.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $822.26

16 Donors

-$410.24

Donations toward project cost

-$350.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.04

match offer

-$410.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$348.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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