Help me give my students hands-on science materials they need to enhance their skills and foster a love for learning!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Uekawa's classroom raised $578
This project is fully funded
My Project
I am excited to share with you the opportunity to support my elementary students in their science learning journey. I teach a fully self-contained class, which means I am responsible for guiding my students through every subject, including science. While I am thrilled to be able to connect with my students in so many ways, I also face the challenge of providing them with hands-on science materials that will truly engage them and help them understand the world around them.
In a self-contained classroom, it's crucial that I create an environment where my students can experience science through exploration and discovery.
With your generous support, I would love to provide my students with hands-on science materials such as fossil kits, microscopes and root viewers that will help them build essential skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration. Items such as science experiment kits, magnifying glasses, and interactive materials will allow my students to actively explore science concepts. These resources will bring lessons to life and make science come alive for them in ways that textbooks alone cannot.
Science is an essential part of elementary education because it helps students develop a sense of curiosity and an understanding of how the world works. My students are naturally curious and eager to learn, and with the right materials, I know they will thrive. They deserve the opportunity to engage in meaningful, hands-on science experiences that will build their confidence, inspire their creativity, and spark a lifelong love of learning.
Your contribution will not only provide my students with the resources they need to explore science but will also help create a learning environment where they feel excited and empowered. Together, we can give these students the science education they deserve and prepare them for a bright future full of possibilities.
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
KiwiCo Dinosaur Fossil Dig Kit for Kids Age 6+ | Excavate & Build Dinosaur Skeleton, Make Fossil Impressions | STEM Paleontology Science Kit with Dinosaur Facts Poster
• Amazon Business
$29.95
7
$209.65
Portable Macro Microscope for Kids, 2In Pocket Digital Microscope Camera, Educational Science Toys, Built-in 8 LEDs, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Age 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Girls Boys - Purple
• Amazon Business
$25.47
3
$76.41
Root Viewer Kit for Kids - Grow Your Own Plant for Boys & Girls - Science STEM Toy & Craft Growing Kits for Ages 4-8 Birthday Easter Gifts for Boy, Girls 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Year Old - Gardening Set Toys
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$19.99
2
$39.98
Logical Road Builder Games, STEM Family Board Game, Large Educational Smart Brain Teasers Puzzles Toys, Preschool Learning Early Montessori Birthday Gifts for Kids Boys Girls Age 4-8 Year Old
• Amazon Business
$33.98
1
$33.98
KiwiCo - Astronaut Starter Kit, Space & Science Learning Toy for Kids, Ages 5+
• Amazon Business
$29.95
1
$29.95
QUOKKA Life Cycle Kit Toy Montessori - 30 Flash Cards Toddler Science Activities for Kids Ages 2-4 - Prek Animal Learning Materials 3-5 - 120 Magnetic Toddler Classroom Must Haves for Preschool
• Amazon Business
$28.49
1
$28.49
Storex Letter Size Flat Storage Tray – Organizer Bin for Classroom, Office and Home, Assorted Colors, 5-Pack (62514E05C)
• Amazon Business
$17.07
1
$17.07
Materials cost
$435.53
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$19.16
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.53
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$491.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.69
Total project goal
$577.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$577.91
1 Donor
-$245.61
Donations toward project cost
-$245.61
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.00
match offer
-$288.95
Match offer toward project cost
-$245.61
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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