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Mrs. Keenan from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Supplies for Scientists in Training!

Help me give my students the basic school supplies they need to complete their screen-free work in science.

  • $379 goal

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My Students

My students are currently 6th Grade Science students at a large, urban middle school in Brooklyn, NY. Many of them come from a diverse set of academic and cultural backgrounds. A majority of our students are new to the country and are learning science for the first time. They face many challenges with the language and curriculum they suddenly face here. One subject that always has the potential to reach them is science.

Science is a magical thing for these students and helps them connect across language and ethnic barriers that may be present in other areas of their lives.

Many of these students are also economically disadvantaged and have no chance to experience nature and the world around them outside of science class. I strive to get them out of the building and doing as many hands-on projects as possible. Their eyes always light up and they become engaged every time they do an experiment, no matter how simple or small.

Being able to find common ground over a love of chemistry, a favorite animal, or a fascination with tornadoes helps my often hesitant students work collaboratively and form bonds that carry over into other areas of their lives.

My Project

As my students adjust to having a remote and screen-filled educational experience, many parents and students have informed me they miss actual writing on paper. It is one of the first skills a child learns, but it has been thrown aside in many cases due to our need to refocus on digital learning.

I strive to give my students some semblance of normalcy by encouraging the valuable writing and thinking skills they have spent most of their lifetime developing.

I have seen firsthand how hard it has been for my students to adjust to working solely on electronic devices. Their thought process and collaborative abilities have suffered as they type their answers in silence. Their eyes are strained, their interest is drained, and many just want to go back to "normal".

The materials in this project will allow my students to jot down their thoughts and questions as they happen. The dry-erase materials will allow for mistakes and corrections, for learning through doing, and for collaboration with each other as they discuss and hold their writings up for classmates to see. Best of all, they will each get their own set of materials in a personal plastic pouch that allows for following sanitary guidelines. Many of my students do not have access to even the most basic school supplies, and they are needed now more than ever. Thank you for your help in giving my students the supplies they need to succeed!

Mrs. Keenan Intermediate School 228 David A Boody Grades 6-8

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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

150 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources 9"X 11" Double Sided x-Y Axis Dry Erase Mats, Graphing, Math Classroom Accessories, Teaching Aids, Set of 10, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $6.49 10 $64.90
EOOUT 36pcs Plastic Mesh Zipper Pouch Document Bag, Plastic Zip File Folders in 11 Colors, Letter Size/A4 Size, for School Office Supplies, Travel Storage Bags • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
AmazonBasics Narrow Ruled 5 x 8-Inch Writing Pad - White (50 Sheet Paper Pads, 12 pack) • Amazon Business $6.29 8 $50.32
Dry Erase Markers,Shuttle Art 12 Colors 144 Bulk Pack Whiteboard Markers, Fine Point Dry Erase Markers Perfect for Writing on Dry Erase Whiteboard Mirror Glass for School Office Home • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
Madisi Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Fluorescent Yellow, Bulk Pack, 144-Count • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue) • Amazon Business $14.98 2 $29.96
Oxford Filler Paper, 8-1/2" x 11", 4 x 4 Graph Rule, 3-Hole Punched, Loose-Leaf Paper for 3-Ring Binders, 400 Sheets Per Pack (62360) • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
TICONDEROGA Pencils, Wood-Cased, Unsharpened, Graphite #2 HB Soft, Yellow, 96-Pack (13872) • Amazon Business $8.74 1 $8.74
Post-it Flags Value Count, Assorted Colors, 280+48 Bonus Arrow Flags (683-VAD1) Packaging may vary • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77

Materials cost

$287.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.79

Total project goal

$378.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.62

6 Donors

-$378.62

Donations toward project cost

-$321.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.79

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 $0.00

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