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Ms. Turoff from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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4th Grade Hands-On Science Materials

Help me give my students hands-on science opportunities to better understand the 4th grade science content.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Turoff's classroom raised $808

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our fourth grade students will spend the year exploring energy and motion, electricity, light and heat, animal and plant adaptations, the rock cycle, erosion, & natural hazards.

Students will participate in a series of hands on activities to better understand all of these phenomena.

Students will create roller coasters to explore motion, they will build pipe cleaner structures that will withstand an "earthquake" and much more.

The goal of this project overall is to provide our students with hands-on science opportunities, which will foster engagement and a longer term understanding of the content.

Ms. Turoff Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 5 $165.60
Iberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon - 5% Acidity • Amazon Business $12.99 7 $90.93
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Science First Incandescent Light Bulb, 15 W, Electrode Pack of 2 - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $14.02 3 $42.06
Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, 100 sq ft • Amazon Business $8.37 5 $41.85
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Child-Friendly, Acid-Free and Washable - 7 Grams, Pack of 30 • Amazon Business $7.64 5 $38.20
POPLAY 50 PCS Beautiful Player Marbles Bulk for Marble Games,Multiple Colors(1 Whistle for Free) • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
Staples Push Pins Clear 500/Pack (32014) • Staples $4.99 5 $24.95
340PCS Paper Clips Binder Clips Teacher Supplies Teacher Supplies for Classroom Paperclips Small Binder Clips Paper Clips Assorted Sizes (Black) • Amazon Business $3.99 5 $19.95
Amazon Basics Cotton Balls, 200 Count (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $3.32 6 $19.92
Scotch Masking Tape, 0.70 in x 54.6 yd, Applies Easily, Great for Labeling, Mounting and Bundling, Strong Adhesive, Great For Everyday Uses, 1 Roll (3436) • Amazon Business $3.92 5 $19.60
Turbo Bee 500 Pack 3 OZ Clear Plastic Cups,Disposable Mouthwash Cups,3 Ounce Cups-Party Cups Ideal for Whiskey,Drinking Tasting, Food Sample • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 Pound (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $17.64 1 $17.64
Quill Brand? Premium Rubber Band, #54, Assorted Sizes, 1 lb Resealable Bag (790054) • Quill.com $8.29 2 $16.58
Colorful Balloons 100 PCS, Assorted Color 12 Inches Rainbow Latex Balloons with Bonus Confetti, 10 Bright Colors Party Balloons for Birthday, Wedding, Baby Shower, Decoration (Round-100) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Kite String 400 yd • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.15 5 $15.75
OMOTOOL Brick Steel Nails Assortment Kit (220 pcs), Galvanized Concrete Wall Nail for Hanging Pictures and Woodworking, Cement Nails Suit for Drywall and Pine,5 Size Assortment • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
1400 PCS Colored Dot Stickers Round Color Coding Labels Circle Dots Labels Stickers Polka Circle Dot Stickers Label Sticker for Office,Classroom,Papers Etc • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$632.80

Vendor shipping charges

$14.16

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$686.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.14

Total project goal

$807.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$807.59

2 Donors

-$795.82

Donations toward project cost

-$686.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$109.37

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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$0.00

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