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Mr. eric torregoza from Baltimore, MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. eric torregoza's classroom raised $575

Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Engaging Activities Through STEM Education

Help me give my students these materials and tools for my STEM class.

This project expired on March 10, 2024.

Mr. eric torregoza William S Baer School 301
Baltimore, MD Grades 3-5

My Project

I am an educator specializing in STEM education. My primary objective is to cultivate an enriching and enjoyable learning experience for my students through hands-on discovery. The requested items will complement the existing resources in my classroom. The squishy dough serves as a dynamic tool, enabling students to illuminate a bulb as they discover the correct answers, fostering an interactive and engaging learning environment.

Additionally, the plastic cover is invaluable for creating educational mats tailored for the Bee-Bot coding robot and Sphero, enhancing coding and programming activities.

The engineering kits, while revisiting previously introduced topics, incorporate superior materials, elevating the quality of the learning experience.

All of the requested resources, such as the Balloon Race Cars Kit and the Egg Drop Kit, are designed to promote discovery and enhance critical thinking skills among students.

Furthermore, the integration of communication devices such as the coreboard will play a pivotal role in modeling lessons. By incorporating these tools, I aim to facilitate greater student engagement and comprehension. Moreover, the acquired materials will empower fellow staff members to utilize the technological tools effectively in their own classrooms, fostering a collaborative and innovative teaching environment. In essence, these resources will not only enrich the learning experience for my students but also extend their impact throughout the school community.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

165 students impacted 6 donors
Mr. eric torregoza William S Baer School 301 Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Baltimore, MD View local requests

Nearly all 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

165 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Balloon Race Cars Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $60.98 1 $60.98
Walrus Clear Vinyl Tablecloth Protector Waterproof/Oil-Proof Plastic Rectangle Transparent Sheet Table Cover 54X84 Inch • Amazon Business $14.90 4 $59.60
Squishy Circuits© Insulating Dough • Nasco $6.00 9 $54.00
Squishy Circuits© Dough Kit • Nasco $17.00 3 $51.00
Carolina STEM Challenge: Egg Drop Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $44.06 1 $44.06
STEM Powered Kits - Electric Wind Car (STEM Kit) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.99 2 $35.98
Carolina STEM Challenge: Balloon Rockets Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $35.78 1 $35.78
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
Koala Hot Thermal Laminating Pouches 5 mil 11.5x17.5 Inches Clear Laminating Sheets for Seal 11x17 Inches Photos and Documents 50 Sheets • Amazon Business $27.90 1 $27.90
Squishy Circuits White LED Pack of 50 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $12.82 1 $12.82

Materials cost

$411.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.50

Sales tax

 $24.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$488.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.15

Total project goal

$574.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $574.34

5 Donors

-$474.34

Donations toward project cost

-$403.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.15

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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 $0.00

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