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Mr. Thorp from Yuma, AZ is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Blast Off With STEM

My students need model rockets and a rocket launch set for a hands on STEM activity that will give real world experiences to their understanding of forces and motion.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Thorp's classroom raised $217

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

In a rural area like Yuma, students do not always get the opportunity to get the exciting, rigorous activities available in more populated areas. Yet, within my classroom, we make science a hands on activity where students get first hand opportunities to experience real world science scenarios.

My students thrive and thirst on new educational opportunities that may be otherwise unavailable.

These students are advanced learners who need further challenges to ensure they are getting the most out of their education. With a diverse population, these students get many perspectives and opportunities to learn from one another.

My Project

STEM activities are a great hands on activity that incorporate many different subjects to help students gain a better understanding of science. By integrating STEM activities throughout the school year, my students get hands on learning that make them more excited and engaged with their science education.

A blast off from a rocket is not only exciting, but will capture the students' minds and interests in, not only engineering, but forces and motion of flight.

Students will get an opportunity to build a model rockets and then launch these rockets using the launch set will ensure they understand the safety associated with these projects.

Ultimately, getting to see their creations in the real-world will engage the students excitement and enthusiasm and give them concrete examples of success.

Mr. Thorp Pueblo 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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

32 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Estes AVG Rocket Bulk Pack (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $58.21 2 $116.42
Estes Alpha III Rocket Launch Set • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99

Materials cost

$141.41

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$10.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$183.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.41

Total project goal

$216.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$216.05

1 Donor

-$216.05

Donations toward project cost

-$183.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.41

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$0.00

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