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Mrs. Gansky from Philadelphia, PA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade Virtual Science Fair!

Help me give my students a grand prize of a Family Membership to the Franklin Institute, 2nd place prize of a DIY Home Summer Science Camp, and materials for them to make their Science Fair!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gansky's classroom raised $663

This project is fully funded

My Students

My wonderful, inquisitive, hard-working students learn Science through a hands-on, inquiry based program. I teach four 3rd grade classrooms daily (each classroom filled with 30 students). They love learning through exploration! We are a Title I school working to help bridge the achievement gap in Philadelphia. My students are truly inspiring!

My Project

My students are doing their first-ever Science Fair! With school being hybrid, we are going to hold a virtual science fair! All students (in-person and online) will be given presentation supplies like construction paper, glue sticks, scissors, and poster board. Your contribution will also go towards some AMAZING prizes for the Science Fair winners! The Grand Prize will be a Family Membership to the Franklin Institute and 2nd place will receive a DIY kit for a virtual science summer camp! Help end our school year in an amazing way with hands-on learning that involves the family and community!

Mrs. Gansky Mastery Charter School - Smedley Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DIY At Home Lab Summer 10 Pack • Science Explorers DIY Virtual Camp $229.00 1 $229.00
Family Membership • Franklin Institute $149.00 1 $149.00
RiteCo 22128 Tri-fold Display/Presentation Boards, 40"x28", White, (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $60.53 1 $60.53
Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 0.24 Ounce Glue Sticks for Kids | School Supplies | Scrapbooking Supplies | Vision Board Supplies, 60 Count • Amazon Business $17.88 1 $17.88
Scotch 5-Inch Soft Touch Pointed Kid Scissors, 12 Count Teacher Pack, Green (1442P-12) • Amazon Business $8.45 2 $16.90
Childcraft Construction Paper, 9 x 12 Inches, Assorted Colors, 500 Sheets - 1465886 • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97

Materials cost

$525.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$563.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.38

Total project goal

$662.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$662.52

5 Donors

-$658.11

Donations toward project cost

-$563.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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