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Mrs. Elwick from Calhan, CO is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bridging the Gaps in Educational Resources

Help me give my students essential supplies for hands-on STEM and Science labs to foster their curiosity and inspire future careers in STEM fields.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Elwick's classroom raised $1,039

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help my students have engaging, exciting labs in Science/STEM.

After completing the inventory, we are missing some much-needed supplies for upcoming labs in STEM and Science.

The supplies we need are essential for conducting hands-on experiments in our upcoming STEM and Science labs. By acquiring these materials, we can create engaging and interactive experiences that will enhance students' understanding of concepts such as Sound, Light, Motion, Electrical Circuits, and Drones.

This project aims to foster a love for science and technology through practical application. We aim to allow students to engage in experiments that bring theoretical knowledge to life. The excitement on their faces when they realize they will be in the lab practicing what they've learned is a testament to these experiences' impact on their education.

Our students are curious and eager to learn. They thrive in environments where they can explore and experiment. By providing them with the necessary supplies, we can cultivate their interests and encourage them to think critically and creatively. This project will not only enhance their educational experience but also inspire them to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Mrs. Elwick Ellicott Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Calhan, CO View local requests

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

235 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO® Education BricQ Motion Prime (45400) • Amazon Business $164.94 2 $329.88
Brown Dog Gadgets Paper Circuits Kit, Paper Classroom Set - Grades 4-12 - Adult • School Specialty $107.47 2 $214.94
Amlong Crystal 6 inch Optical Glass Triangular Prism for Teaching Light Spectrum Physics and Photo Photography Prism, 150mm • Amazon Business $14.65 5 $73.25
Ladont 50 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk for Students School, Wired Class Set Headphones for Kids Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen(Black) • Amazon Business $58.95 1 $58.95
Concession Essentials Neon Jumbo 7.75 UN 500 Neon Jumbo Straws, 7.75" Unwrapped 500ct (Pack of 500), Multi Neon (CENeon7.75Unwrapped-500CT) • Amazon Business $9.35 3 $28.05
Fotodiox 42" Collapsible Drone Launch Pad - Fast-Fold Portable Landing Pad Apron for RC Drone Quadcopter and Helicopters; fits DJI, Phantom, Inspire, Yuneec, 3DR, GoPro, UDI and more • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
SYMIK LP500 Drone Landing Pad 20 inch (50cm) Double-Sided Waterproof (2x3 fold) Fast-Fold Helipad for DJI Mini 4/3 Pro,Mavic Mini 2,Mini SE,Air 3,Air 2S,Mavic Air 2,Mavic 2 Pro,Zoom,Mavic 3,Phantom • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
STARTRC Drone Landing Pad Pro, Universal Waterproof Portable Fast-Foldable Helipad for DJI Avata 2/Mini 4 Pro/Mavic 3 Pro/Mini 2 SE/Air 2S/Mini 3 Pro/Holy Stone/Avata/RC Quadcopters (22-inch/55cm) • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
FPVtosky Nighttime Reflective Drone Landing Pad, Portable 20"(51cm) Fast-fold Double Sided Waterproof Landig Pad Weighted for DJI Mini 2 SE/Mini 4 Pro/Mini 3/Air 3/Avata 2/FPV/Mavic 3 Pro Drones etc • Amazon Business $15.69 1 $15.69
Alipis 3D Mirascope Illusion Toy Optical Illusion Maker 3D Effect Toy Mirascope Hologram Image Creator Trick Educational Toy • Amazon Business $14.09 1 $14.09
CQT Drone Landing Pad Universal Waterproof Weighted Portable Fast-Foldable Helipad Launch for DJI Mavic 3 Pro/Mini 2 SE/Air 2 2S/Mini 3 4 Pro/Mavic 2/Holy Stone/FPV/Avata/RC Quadcopters Accessories • Amazon Business $14.03 1 $14.03
Toysmith: 3-D Mirascope, 6" Instant Hologram Image Maker, Includes a Plastic Frog to Display and Complete Instructions for Use, For Boys & Girls 8+,Black • Amazon Business $10.75 1 $10.75
Drone Landing Pad 21.65inch Portable Foldable Aircraft Launch Pad for RC Drones Helicopter, PVB Drones, DJI Drone Landing Pad • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$819.35

Vendor shipping charges

$21.49

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$883.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.85

Total project goal

$1,038.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,038.98

4 Donors

-$872.65

Donations toward project cost

-$741.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$130.90

match offer

-$166.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$141.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.95

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