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Ms. Pelczar from Detroit MI is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Think Like A Scientist!

My students need 9 Science resources, including a Science Fair Projects (Gr. 4-6) book, 2 Cross-Section Earth Models, an inflatable Solar System set and related games.

  • $622 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

As a 4th and 5th grade science teacher of a NASA Explorers, inner-city public K-8 school, I feel my students deserve a creative and stimulating approach to the learning process in the science curriculum.

Our main obstacle is funding of items needed to accomplish an innovative program. Our goal is that all children can learn when provided the means to do so. Since we are a NASA Explorers' school, we encourage active investigation into space exploration through activities schoolwide that are integrated across the curriculum. Investigation of careers in related topics is an active part of our students' learning process.

My students need models, activities and games on the Sun, Earth, Moon, and the Solar System which will help them conduct presentations. The resources that will be provided will help motivate our students to investigate careers and present activities in a scientific format for exhibits within the school, such as Science Fairs and Family Math and Science Nights. The projects they produce will give them a real sense of accomplishment that what they are learning has value.

Your assistance in providing some needed materials will help motivate my students to excel and have true feelings of accomplishment in their ability to learn as evidenced in their projects.

Ms. Pelczar
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science Fair Projects - Gr. 4-6 • School Specialty Inc. $13.74 2 $27.48
Write About Science Series, Gr. 3-5 • School Specialty Inc. $42.26 1 $42.26
Cross-Section Earth Model • School Specialty Inc. $18.14 2 $36.28
Flip4Science™ Sun, Earth & Moon • School Specialty Inc. $87.05 1 $87.05
MOTORIZED SOLAR SYSTEM----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $37.84 1 $37.84
Planet Quest™ Game • School Specialty Inc. $36.19 2 $72.38
INFLATABLE SOLAR SYSTEM DEMONSTRATION SET----*Comments* • Teachers' School Supply Inc. $59.49 1 $59.49
Hugg-a-planet Mars • School Specialty Inc. $11.99 1 $11.99
The Solar System Game • School Specialty Inc. $36.95 2 $73.90

Materials cost

$448.67

Vendor shipping charges

 $44.87

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$509.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.79

Total project goal

$621.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $621.05

5 Donors

-$621.05

Donations toward project cost

-$509.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.78

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