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Ms. Ma from Chicago, IL is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Us in Making Project-Based Learning Come to Life!

Help me give my students materials to successfully engage in meaningful project-based learning!

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My Project

My dear scholars are a vivacious group of energetic learners. They are excited about coming to school, love to share their unique interests and personalities, and are deeply invested in creating a positive community.

At Mount Vernon, we are committed to personalized learning which supports each scholar in understanding how they learn best so that they can set appropriate short and long-term academic and socio-emotional goals.

All students are engaged with rigorous instruction in an environment that has been co-created by their interests, strengths, and needs. Most of our scholars come from low-income families, so the supplies that are provided truly help to create a strong learning community.

All of the items will be used to develop the whole-child and support us in making project-based learning come to life in the classroom. This type of deep learning has been research proven to truly engage all students in rigorous and meaningful learning.

As we engage in a unit around exploring our connection to food systems, students will be creating an advocacy project that will positively impact the lives of the community and neighborhood around them. The binders, tabs, highlighters, and academic materials will support students in organizing their learning as they use inquiry-based strategies to dive deep into their learning. The text set will be used to support all readers as they begin their research around agriculture and food. Finally, the brain food is meant to provide students with much-needed energy as they develop questions, research information, and synthesize their learning!

Ms. Ma Mount Vernon Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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Chicago, IL 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

32 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Avery 1" 3-Ring View Binders, White, 12/Pack (5711-CT) • Quill.com $56.99 2 $113.98
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3" x 3", Supernova Neons Collection, 70 Sheets/Pad, 24 Pads/Pack (654-24SSMIA-CP) • Quill.com $26.99 2 $53.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 6 $50.88
Charles Leonard Zipper Binder Pencil Pouch Assorted Colors 24/Pack (CHL76330ST) • Staples $46.97 1 $46.97
3 Ring Binder Dividers with Tabs - (20 Sets) x 5 Tab Dividers for 3 Ring Binders - White - Tabs for Binders - Bulk - 3 Page Dividers for 3 Ring Binder with Tabs - Binder Tabs // Paper Plan • Amazon Business $22.72 2 $45.44
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Mini Twist Pretzels, 40oz • Amazon Business $7.45 6 $44.70
Rarlan Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fluorescent, 96 Count Bulk Pack • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
The Farm That Feeds Us: A year in the life of an organic farm • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Are You What You Eat? • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Farm Anatomy Activities for Kids: Fun, Hands-On Learning • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Cycle of Rice, Cycle of Life: A Story of Sustainable Farming • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Healthy Heath and his Magic Fruits and Vegetables: A book about kids nutrition, kindness, and celebrating individuality. • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Mark Twain Media STEM Labs: Food Production Activity Book, Grades 5-8 Hands-On Science and Technology Labs, Farming, Food Processing, Production, Preservation, and Systems (96 pgs) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
The Mangrove Tree: Planting Trees to Feed Families • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Food for the Future: Sustainable Farms Around the World • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
From the Ground to the Grocery! Popular Healthy Foods, Fun Farming for Kids - Children's Agriculture Books • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Good Enough to Eat: A Kid's Guide to Food and Nutrition • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table (Food Heroes, 1) • Amazon Business $9.30 1 $9.30
Farming (New & Updated Edition) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$521.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.68

Total project goal

$657.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $657.87

1 Donor

-$657.87

Donations toward project cost

-$559.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.68

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