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Dr. Mureria from Philadelphia, PA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Materials for Science Classes

My students need glue and markers to create Science models and headphones to listen to multimedia resources within Google classroom.

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My Students

Science is abstract. Models make it feel real. Often it’s a challenge for my students to conceptualize some scientific concepts because Science study involves very small/large or dangerous objects. In order to help my students visualize these objects they need glue and markers to build models.

My students range from 13 to 20 years of age, boys and girls who speak a variety of first languages.

They attend an urban high school within the poorest region of the city. 21.7% are English learners, and 99% are economically disadvantaged, and receive free or reduced price lunch. Education is a means for changing these students' lives. They learn better using visuals. Students whose first language is English have mixed abilities. Due to budget cuts, the school does not supply materials like paper and other stationary. It becomes a challenge to provide multiple assignments to support the different learning abilities and styles. These students depend on technology for source of information, and socialization. “Sit down and listen” approach to instruction cannot sustain the students attention. Instruction needs to mimic their fast interactive environment from their technology tools. Multimedia resources within Google classroom provide a more engaging learning environment.

My Project

My students will be able to build apply scientific information and build models to represent their understanding. For instance, given the atomic number of an element they should be able to develop an atomic model of that element. They will also be able analyze and synthesize scientific information and compile an artifact to represent their ideas. Glue, markers and printed resources will support them in these endeavors. I use Google classroom to support instruction. In most cases, students have to watch multimedia resources that I include to support class activities. It is a challenge to use external speakers with more than 25 students in class. The headphones will provide a favorable environment during these activities because I can lend those students without personal headphones.

It will be easier for students to conceptualize complex scientific concepts using models.

The development of these models is engaging and thought provoking. Multimedia applications within Google classroom are interesting and more captivating for the learners because it appeals to different learning styles. Students also work collaboratively and develop team skills. Most of my students cannot afford to print their work at home can use laser printer in class.

Dr. Mureria South Philadelphia High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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

110 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Maxell HP-100 Stereo Dynamic Open Air On-Ear Headphone, Black (190319) • Staples Advantage $6.19 15 $92.85
Sustainable Earth by Staples Reman Laser Toner Cartridge, Samsung ML-2010 (ML-2010D3), Black • Staples Advantage $82.79 1 $82.79
Staples Copy Paper, LETTER-Size, 92/104 US/Euro Brightness, 20 lb., 8 1/2" x 11", 1 Case, 5,000 sheets • Staples Advantage $31.25 1 $31.25
Elmer's Glue-All All-Purpose Glue, 7.625 oz. (225ml) • Staples Advantage $1.49 40 $59.60
Paper Mate Flair Felt-Tip Pens, Medium Point, Red, Dozen • Staples Advantage $16.29 2 $32.58
Elmer's Clear Glue Stick Class Pack, .24oz, 30/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.17 4 $28.68
BIC Velocity Retractable Gel-Ink Roller Pens, Medium Point, Black, Dozen • Staples Advantage $12.79 2 $25.58
Avery Permanent-Adhesive Glue Stic, Clear Application, 0.26 oz., 18/Pk • Staples Advantage $13.29 1 $13.29
Sharpie Fine Point Permanent Markers, Assorted Fashion Colors, 24/Pack • Staples Advantage $11.17 1 $11.17
BIC Round Stic Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point, 1.0 mm, Blue Ink / Blue Barrel, 60/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.29 2 $10.58
Sharpie Chisel Tip Permanent Markers, Assorted, 8/Pack • Staples Advantage $4.00 2 $8.00
Staples Remarx Grip Dry-Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Ink, 6/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.07 2 $4.14
BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Assorted Color Ink, 12/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.93 1 $3.93

Materials cost

$404.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.74

Total project goal

$518.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $518.25

5 Donors

-$425.01

Donations toward project cost

-$398.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.00

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.24

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 $0.00

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