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Mrs. Stone from Erin, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Stone's classroom raised $186

Building Bonds and Brains: Teamwork Through STEM!

Help me give my students K'NEX Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears sets to enhance teamwork, collaboration, and hands-on learning through engaging STEM activities.

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Mrs. Stone Houston County Middle School
Erin, TN Grades 6-8

My Project

The K'NEX Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears sets will make a significant difference in my students' learning by providing hands-on opportunities to explore key STEM concepts like mechanics, engineering, and teamwork. These sets allow students to build working models, helping them better understand how gears and simple machines function in real-world applications. Beyond the technical knowledge, these materials will encourage collaboration and problem-solving as students work together to design and build their models, fostering both academic and social growth.

My goal for this project is to create a dynamic learning environment where students can engage with STEM concepts in an interactive and meaningful way.

By incorporating these K'NEX sets into our activities, I aim to inspire curiosity, enhance critical thinking skills, and build confidence in their abilities to tackle challenges as a team. These experiences will not only support their academic growth but also prepare them with essential skills for future success.

What makes my students special is their eagerness to learn through hands-on exploration and their enthusiasm for working together. They thrive when given opportunities to be creative and collaborative, and these materials will give them a chance to shine. Your support will help provide them with the tools they need to grow as learners and teammates, making a lasting impact on their educational journey. Thank you for helping my incredible students achieve their potential!

300 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Stone Houston County Middle School Grades 6-8 Erin, TN View local requests 300 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
K'NEX Introduction to Simple Machines: Gears - 7 Model Builds • Kaplan Early Learning Company $62.96 2 $125.92

Materials cost

$125.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.85

Total project goal

$185.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.66

2 Donors

-$185.66

Donations toward project cost

-$157.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.85

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