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Mrs. Williams from Los Angeles, CA is requesting professional development through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Professional Development for Teacher

I need books that will provide me with knowledge on how to transform my classroom into an inquiry -based environment.

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My Students

Our school is a small K-12 public magnet school located in an urban setting. We have a diverse student body. A large percentage of students are on free or reduced lunch. In my classes, I have English Language Learners (ELL), students who receive special education services, and gifted learners.

Students come to my school knowing that it has a cinematic arts and engineering focus.

Families come from areas many miles away to have access to some of the programs we offer. Many of my students are interested in producing films or getting into engineering fields such as robotics.

My Project

The books I have selected all relate to inquiry or project based learning in math and science. In a traditional educational model, students learn there is only one right answer and one correct way to solve a problem. In this model, creativity is not encouraged and students are rarely expected to solve problems in a variety of ways. Inquiry-based learning on the other hand, is focused on teaching students to become problem-solvers.

As my previous training has been the more traditional approach, I am now seeking resources that can help me teach my students how to be better problem solvers.

These STEM books will give me some insight of specific strategies I can implement now in my classroom that will get my students engaged, thinking differently, and taking more responsibility in their own learning.

Mrs. Williams LAUSD-USC Cinematic Arts & Engineering Magnet Grades 6-8

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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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teaching Science With Interactive Notebooks • Amazon Business $29.36 1 $29.36
Making Number Talks Matter: Developing Mathematical Practices and Deepening Understanding, Grades 4-10 • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
The 5Es of Inquiry-Based Science (Professional Resources) • Amazon Business $23.78 1 $23.78
STEM Lesson Essentials, Grades 3-8: Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics • Amazon Business $23.68 1 $23.68
Dive into Inquiry: Amplify Learning and Empower Student Voice • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching • Amazon Business $13.79 1 $13.79
What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
The Science Club Handbook: The complete blueprint for opening Science Club at your school • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
STEM Labs for Middle Grades, Grades 5 - 8 • Amazon Business $8.44 1 $8.44

Materials cost

$162.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.95

Total project goal

$246.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $246.33

1 Donor

-$104.69

Donations toward project cost

-$104.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$123.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.47

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 $0.00

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