Beat the Heat in the Science Classroom!
Verified Non-Profit
$184
$135 goal
The Description
With these funds I will...purchase 2 tower fans ($63.97 each) from Home Depot for my K - 4 science classroom, which also serves as the meeting place for the 4 - 8 Lego robotics team. Many schools in the Philadelphia School District are in older buildings without air conditiong. During the warmer months Philadelphia becomes extremely humid and muggy, which causes the older school buildings to become intolerable at times. We often have early dismissals and school closings related to the intense heat. I have been working in my classroom for the past few weeks with the windows open, and it has been very difficult at times to remain in my classroom. It will become even hotter once there are 25 - 29 other bodies in the room.
In order for learning to take place, students must feel comfortable. I have worked hard to create a welcoming environment for my students so that maximum instruction and learning can take place. I am afraid that the intense heat in my classroom will directly impact my students' learning in a negative way. As I'm sure everyone is aware, teacher's are spending large amounts of their own money to create a welcoming environment for their students. Unfortunately, I have already spent the maximum amount that I am able to afford for my classroom. If you were able to invest any amount, it would be greatly appreciated.
Here is a link to the towers that I would like to purchase:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lasko-Wind-Curve-42-in-Oscillating-Tower-Fan-with-Fresh-Air-Ionizer-2554/100405670?MERCH=RV-_-rv_nav_plp_rr-_-NA-_-100405670-_-N
I have included a little extra in the dollar amount requested to cover the cost of any additional tax.
Thank you for taking the time to view my cause! I also thank you in advance for considering an investment in education.
"An investment in knowledge pays the best interest."
-Benjamin Franklin
Back Up Plan
If I do not meet my goal I will purchase...one fan for the classroom, and put any additional funds towards purchasing the second fan. I would ideally like to have two fans in the room so that I can station them in a manner that promotes maximum air circulation throughout the room.
Fundraiser Updates (1)
Fully funded!
September 8, 2015
Wow! A big thank you to all who invested in my cause, and also to all who participated in the $1 match facebook share. My cause wasn't even live for 24 hours... you're all awesome. Thanks to you, my cause is fully funded! I chose to end the cause early so that I could get the fans ordered for my kiddos and I asap! It's still awfully hot here in Philadelphia. :) I will also put the extra money invested towards additional supplies for my classroom as the need arises (consumables for our science projects). I will be sure to post another update with where that extra money went.
Thank you again! You've truly helped to make a difference in my classroom!
About the Creator
Investments (4)
Anonymous
9 years ago
Nicholas Carr
9 years ago
Dana Wolfenberg
9 years ago
Anonymous
9 years ago
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