0% Funded
Only $349.92 Needed
As a middle school Civics teacher with nearly three decades of classroom experience, I strive to create an engaging learning environment where students not only learn about government and citizenship but also see these concepts come to life. One essential tool in achieving this is access to a printer with color ink. Unfortunately, the cost of replacement cartridges is significant, and my classroom budget does not cover these ongoing expenses.
School supplies - Markers, paints, paper, crayons, clay, pencils, sharpies, modeling dough, etc.
With color printing, I can continue to design curriculum resources that inspire critical thinking, creativity, and real-world application. Whether students are analyzing election maps, participating in civics games, or interpreting historical documents, color makes these lessons more meaningful and memorable.
Color ink is not a luxury—it is a vital instructional tool that enhances student learning in several ways:
Improved Comprehension and Retention: Research shows that students are more likely to understand and remember information when it is presented with color coding, visuals, and graphics. For example, government charts, maps, and diagrams are clearer and easier to interpret when color is used.
Student Engagement: Colorful materials capture attention and increase participation. From interactive activities like BINGO with U.S. capitals to scenario cards about citizenship, color printing transforms routine lessons into exciting, hands-on experiences.
Differentiated Instruction: Many of my students are visual learners who benefit from color cues. Using color allows me to highlight key vocabulary, distinguish between different government branches, or emphasize important steps in processes like naturalization.
Equity and Accessibility: Some students may not have access to color printing at home. Providing classroom resources in color ensures all students, regardless of background, can benefit from high-quality, visually clear instructional materials.
I am requesting funding to cover the cost of color ink cartridges for the school year. This investment will directly benefit over 100 students annually, ensuring that they receive the highest quality resources possible.
By funding this request, you will be directly supporting student engagement, comprehension, and success in Civics. Color ink will allow me to bring history and government to life for my students, empowering them to become informed, active citizens.
Thank you for considering this request.
| # | Item | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astro bright Colored paper | $21.30 |
| 2 | Astro bright colored paper | $21.30 |
| 3 | HP 902 Colored Ink cartridges | $54.89 |
| 4 | HP 902 Colored Ink Cartridges | $54.89 |
| 5 | HP 902 Black Ink Cartridges | $26.89 |
| 6 | HP 902 Black Ink Cartridges | $26.89 |
| 7 | HP 67XL Colored Ink | $36.89 |
| 8 | HP 67XL Colored Ink | $36.89 |
| 9 | HP 67XL Black Ink | $34.99 |
| 10 | HP 67XL Black Ink | $34.99 |
| Total: | $349.92 |
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