Help me give my students exposure to STEM activities such as simple machines, circuits, 3D printing, etc. They will problem solve, think critically and collaborate by using materials to prepare them for jobs in the STEM fields.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schmidt's classroom raised $985
This project is fully funded
My Project
I spend a lot of my own money in order to do many of the STEM activities in my classroom. I believe it is important to expose the children to STEM at an early age. My focus is not only have all children excited about STEM but really focusing on girls. We need to have them comfortable by middle school. We need to make learning exciting so kids want to come to school. I believe these projects help children move around in the classroom, collaborate with others, problem solve and think critically. My activities meet all of the next generation science standards. Students will go through the engineering design process with every activity. I have them create blueprints in a special notebook that I provide. They can take this notebook home and look back on all of their designs. The 3 D pen can be used for many projects: literature presentations by making models, shapes for geometry, etc. The popsicle sticks are good for building our future cars, tree houses, catapults, etc. The motors and wheels used for a unit on circuits. The cars will be used for potential and kinetic energy and friction, simple machines. Scholastic news is a great way to keep the children involved in current events. Everything is very 21st century and we need to expose this generation for jobs in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and help them not be afraid or hesitant to go into these fields.
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KIT ADVANCED RUBBER BAND RACER - 10PK
• Ward's Science
$83.77
2
$167.54
Scholastic News®, Grade 2 (min. 20 subscriptions per order) (Digital + Print)
• Scholastic Magazines and Book Clubs
$5.95
25
$148.75
SNAP CIRCUITS SC100R EDUCATIONAL
• Ward's Science
$59.93
2
$119.86
MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen with OLED Display
• Amazon Business
$54.36
2
$108.72
18 Set DC Motors Kit, Mini Electric Hobby Motor 3V -12V 25000 RPM Strong Magnetic with Shaft Propeller, 2 x AA Battery Holder,9V Battery Clip Connector,Plastic Wheels for DIY Science Projects
• Amazon Business
$29.79
2
$59.58
THE GREAT AMERICAN BALLOON CAR RACE LAB
• Ward's Science
$49.99
1
$49.99
MIKA3D 32 Colors 3D Pen PLA Filament Refills, Each Color 10 Feet, Total 320 feet, Pack with 4 Finger Caps
• Amazon Business
$19.79
1
$19.79
6" Jumbo Craft Sticks - Pack of 1,000ct
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
EUDAX 50pcs Plastic Roll 2mm Dia Shaft Toys Wheel and 25Pcs STEM Shaft Round Rod Axles for DIY Toy RC Car Truck Boat Helicopter Model Part
• Amazon Business
$12.59
1
$12.59
Iggy Peck's Big Project Book for Amazing Architects
• AKJ Education
$10.94
1
$10.94
EUDAX Micro DC Motor 2mm Shaft Propeller with 4 Vanes 80mm Fan Shape for Fan Leaves Ship Model RC Boat DIY Airplane Science and Education Toys (32PCS)
• Amazon Business
$8.89
1
$8.89
Materials cost
$723.64
Vendor shipping charges
$20.88
Sales tax
$51.74
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.85
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$837.11
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$147.73
Total project goal
$984.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$984.84
1 Donor
-$984.84
Donations toward project cost
-$837.11
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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