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Team Based Research Skills

Help me give my students Expo Markers and Dry Erase Cleaners to complete daily team activities on our white boards.

$483 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

When my students walk in through my classroom door they are motivated and ready to learn. They arrive with positive attitudes ready to ask for help in order to meet the rigorous expectations outlined in my class. Since most of these students come from low neighborhoods they cannot always purchase materials for projects to be completed in class. I try to purchase what I can or ask for donations in order to make their experience in class more positive and their success more likely. My students are grateful and show their appreciation with the effort they put forth. Some students have faced homelessness, unexpected disasters, and personal family problems. However, this does not seem to hamper their success. They are tenacious and driven to succeed. It is because of this attitude that I feel I cannot let them down. Although I teach Social Studies I also strive to teach my students empathy and success through collaboration. In exchange they have proven that they are willing to motivate and assist each other to succeed.

My Project

These basic materials will allow my students to complete team projects in class. These projects are ongoing. Students work in teams to build vocabulary as well as research and critical thinking skills. As we move through the school year students will research several history topics. I will provide short readings in which students will investigate and elaborate on the information provided. They will then use the Microsoft Surface Go to conduct research on the given topic. Research will be written on the Tablet where they will be able to adapt their findings according to the guided questions I present to the team. These research projects allow students to take control of their learning as I facilitate and guide them through each topic. The goal is to allow students to gain the ability to critically think while depending on each other to complete the tasks at hand. This type of team work and research will prepare students to better comprehend reading materials and identify bias in history and current documents; preparing them to become effective citizens after high school

Mrs. Kow

Grades 9-12

Miami Senior High School

Miami, FL

Florida

More than half of students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 200 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Elmer's Glue Stick (E599), 30 Count • Amazon Business $29.59 4 $118.36

Crayola BIN588211 Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classpack, Fine Line, 10 Colors, Pack of 200 • Amazon Business $72.87 1 $72.87

Decorative File Folders - 12-Count Colored File Folders Letter Size, 1/3-Cut Tabs, Cute Bohemian Tribal Designs, Office Supplies File Filing Organizers, 9.5 x 11.5 Inches • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Crayola Mini Twistables Crayons, Pack of 24 • Amazon Business $6.95 4 $27.80

Decorative File Folders - 12-Count Colored File Folders Letter Size, 1/3-Cut Tabs, Includes 6 Cute Bohemian Tribal Design and 6 Solid Colors, Office Supplies File Filing Organizers, 9.5 x 11.5 Inches • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Pack • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89

Geddes Incentive Pencils, Various Phrases for Kids, Set of 144 (64244) • Amazon Business $14.65 1 $14.65

NIMES Numbered Organizer Classroom Pocket Chart for Cell Phones Calculators Holders Blue (36 Pockets) • Amazon Business $13.88 1 $13.88

Favourde 48 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers for Classroom, Home and Office (Blue, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Pacon Lightweight Super Value Construction Paper 6555, 9" x 12", 10 Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Dry Erase Surface Cleaner, 8oz Spray Bottle [Set of 2] • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12 Count • Amazon Business $10.30 1 $10.30

Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Beginner Pencils, #2 HB Soft, With Eraser, Yellow, 12 Count (13308) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost			$374.56
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.62
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$410.18
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$72.38
Total project goal			$482.56
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$482.56
2 Donors			-$294.00
Donations toward project cost			-$249.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$44.10
match offer			-$188.56
Match offer toward project cost			-$160.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.28
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Team Based Research Skills

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Give this project a boost!

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.