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Mr. Sison from Fromberg MT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balsa Wood: The Lightweight Giant in Science and Engineering

Help me give my students a comprehensive understanding of balsa wood’s properties and its applications in science and engineering projects

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Balsa wood, with its unique properties, can significantly enhance my students’ learning experience. Its light weight and strength make it an ideal material for hands-on science and engineering projects, allowing students to understand the principles of structural integrity, load distribution, and aerodynamics in a practical, tangible way.

The goal of this project is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of how materials like balsa wood can be used in real-world applications.

By designing and building structures or models, students will not only learn theoretical concepts but also develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and an appreciation for the engineering design process.

What makes my students special is their curiosity and eagerness to learn. They are not just content with textbook knowledge; they yearn for practical applications. They are budding scientists and engineers, ready to explore, experiment, and innovate. This project, with balsa wood at its core, will feed their curiosity, challenge their creativity, and equip them with knowledge and skills that they will carry forward into their future endeavors.

Mr. Sison
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 1/4" x 4" x 36", Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $81.24 1 $81.24
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 1/8" x 4" x 36", Pkg of 15 • Blick Art Materials $70.55 1 $70.55
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 3/32" x 4" x 36", Pkg of 15 • Blick Art Materials $66.13 1 $66.13
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1" x 1" x 36", Pkg of 6 • Blick Art Materials $52.99 1 $52.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 1/2" x 36", Pkg of 15 • Blick Art Materials $25.99 2 $51.98
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 1" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 3/16" x 6" x 36", Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $44.71 1 $44.71
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 3/16" x 3" x 36", Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $40.30 1 $40.30
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/16" x 1/16" x 36", Pkg of 60 • Blick Art Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Sheets - 10 Pieces, 1/8" x 3" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $36.68 1 $36.68
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 1/4" x 36", Pkg of 10 • Blick Art Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 3/32" x 3/16" x 36", Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 3/16" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $35.99 1 $35.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/16" x 1/2" x 36", Pkg of 24 • Blick Art Materials $34.99 1 $34.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/16" x 1" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $34.51 1 $34.51
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/4" x 3/8" x 36", Pkg of 15 • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/16" x 1/8" x 36", Pkg of 57 • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/4" x 1/4" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 3/8" x 3/8" x 36", Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $33.99 1 $33.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Sheets - 10 Pieces, 3/32" x 3" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $33.51 1 $33.51
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 3/16" x 1/4" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $30.99 1 $30.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 1/8" x 36", Pkg of 36 • Blick Art Materials $30.99 1 $30.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sheets - 3/8" x 3" x 36", Pkg of 5 • Blick Art Materials $30.86 1 $30.86
Midwest Products Genuine Balsa Wood Strips- 10 Pieces, 1/4" x 1/4" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $14.20 2 $28.40
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/4" x 1/2" x 36", Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Sheets - 5 Pieces, 1/4" x 3" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $27.95 1 $27.95
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 1/8" x 3/8" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $26.99 1 $26.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 60 Pieces, 1/16" x 1/16" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $26.95 1 $26.95
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 3/32" x 3/8" x 36", Pkg of 20 • Blick Art Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Bud Nosen Balsa Wood Sticks - 3/16" x 3/8" x 36", Pkg of 15 • Blick Art Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 15 Pieces, 1/8" x 1/2" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $22.99 1 $22.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 36 Pieces, 1/8" x 1/8" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $22.04 1 $22.04
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 30 Pieces, 3/32" x 1/4" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $17.43 1 $17.43
Midwest Products Mini Carving Block Bag - Balsa Wood Assortment • Blick Art Materials $17.26 1 $17.26
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 10 Pieces, 3/16" x 3/8" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $15.87 1 $15.87
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 15 Pieces, 3/16" x 3/16" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $14.58 1 $14.58
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 30 Pieces, 3/32" x 3/32" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $13.99 1 $13.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 6 Pieces, 3/8" x 3/8" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $13.34 1 $13.34
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 6 Pieces, 1/4" x 1/2" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $13.34 1 $13.34
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 10 Pieces, 1/8" x 3/8" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $12.61 1 $12.61

Materials cost

$1,326.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,375.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$242.81

Total project goal

$1,618.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,618.75

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$50.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $1,509.93

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