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Mr. Balmes from Sanford, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Amazing Bee

Help me give my students materials to explore and discover the world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

  • $5,214 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

My Project

I strongly believe that my students are the future scientists that could discover things to make the world a better place. Through science experiments, students could explore how the interaction or nonliving and living things change and connect the world. With the use of sensory play dough to make models about viruses and bacteria and create antigen models that combat diseases. Using colors and doughs to create diorama that shows the global interactions of living and non living organisms and different ecological systems. With these materials, students could learn and have some fun.

Mr. Balmes Highland Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

Never Before Funded 120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits for Grade 5 (Complete Set) – STEM Supplies, STEM Toys, and Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 10 $1,790.00
Crayola Llc - 2lb Resealable Bucket Model Magic Modeling Compound • Teachers' School Supply $29.51 10 $295.10
Hasbro Play-Doh Super Color Set - 20 Pack Modeling Compound, Assorted Colors, 3 oz. Cans of Modeling Dough, Sensory Play Dough, Kids Arts & Crafts, Classroom Art Supplies • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 10 $287.60
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model Kit, Planetarium Projector with 8 Planets STEM Space Toys for 3 4 5+ Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $27.99 10 $279.90
Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Hydroponics Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 10 $278.60
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window - See-Through Sprouts Growing Kit, Kids Gardening Set, Starter Science Kits for Kids, Root Viewer, Interactive Homeschool or Classroom Planter, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $24.99 10 $249.90
Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Science Kit - Educational DIY Toy for Boys & Girls - Birthday Gift - Craft Project Idea for Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 10 $199.90
Play-Doh Holiday Set of Tools, 43 Accessories & 10 Modeling Compound Colors, Non Candy Halloween Handout Toys & Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 3+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $18.92 10 $189.20
Learning Resources Rainbow Reactions Preschool Science Lab Set (LER2894) • Quill.com $16.82 10 $168.20
Crayola Combo Classpack Kids' Crayon/Marker Set Broad Assorted Colors 256/Carton (52-3349) • Staples $63.38 1 $63.38
Crayola Classpack Crayons 800/Box (52-8016) • Staples $52.93 1 $52.93
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black, 36/Pack (1920940) • Quill.com $25.27 1 $25.27
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1921062) • Staples $21.38 1 $21.38
6 Pieces Washable Microfiber Shag Dry Erase Board Eraser Microfiber Shag Whiteboard Eraser for Dry Erase Markers, Chalk, School, Home and Office (Gray, Blue, Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$3,915.35

Vendor shipping charges

 $121.96

Sales tax

 $305.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$58.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$4,431.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$782.02

Total project goal

$5,213.46

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