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Mrs. Mannle from Hamden, CT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Mannle's classroom raised $449

Curious About Chemistry, Engaged in Earth Science

Help me give my students chemistry and earth science materials to supplement the curriculum.

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Mrs. Mannle Ridge Hill Elementary School
Hamden, CT Grades 3-5

My Students

The students in my school are a beautifully diverse group of children who love to read and write. Each day, I am more and more impressed with their ability to connect with the world through books and other media.

These children crave learning experiences that allow them to better understand the world around them.

They are always in search of challenges that reflect who they are and who others are, as well as materials that will support a literacy-rich environment.

My Project

This project was thought up, researched, and drafted by the sixth graders at my school who are hoping to make a positive impact on ALL students. They named lack of STEAM, hands-on, and integrated activities as one of the BIG improvements that they wanted to see in our school. Here’s what they wrote:

We chose these hands-on materials and activities to match the units in the science curriculum at our school.

We noticed that students in many grades are learning about natural or earth science. Another big topic that is being taught is chemistry.

These materials will get students more interested in doing activities, and they’ll actually try because they know there will be a fun outcome to what they have made. For example, when we did the periodic table, we didn’t get to actually see our experiment with the elements. We only used the websites which told us what it was like. These materials will help the visual and tactile learners that want to see and experiment with the concepts they are learning about in science class.

These hands-on activities would make a difference in students’ learning by keeping the class engaged. Some activities will be used for distance learning--the materials will be sent from school to the student(s)’ home. This way the quarantined learner(s) can participate and be a part of the in-person classroom, too. We believe these materials can help students be more engaged in school, as well in the lessons.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

220 students impacted 7 donors
Mrs. Mannle Ridge Hill Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hamden, CT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

220 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Activities Science Craft Kits - Kids Crafts Gifts for Kids - Educational Kids Toys - Arts and Crafts for Girls & Boys Ages 4 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Boy & Girl Gift • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Abacus Brands Bill Nye's VR Science Kit - Virtual Reality Kids Science Kit, Book and Interactive STEM Learning Activity Set (Full Version - Includes Goggles) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
4M Magnet Exploration from STEAM Powered Kids, Transform This Super Magnet Set to Perform Fun Experiments and Games, Over 20 Games and Experiments Included, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $35.02 1 $35.02
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Stunning Chemistry Set - Mega Science Kit with Over 15 Easy Experiments, Make a Volcano, Launch a Rocket, Create Fizzy Reactions, & More, STEM Toy, an Amazon Exclusive Science Kit • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Mega Crystal Growing Lab – Grow 6 Vibrant Crystals Fast (3-4 Days), with Light-Up Display Stand, Learning Guide, & 4 Genuine Crystal Specimens, an Amazon Exclusive Science Kit • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Magic Kit - Perform 20 Unique Experiments as Magic Tricks, Includes Magic Wand and Over 50 Pieces, Great Learning Science Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Thames & Kosmos Chemistry Chem C500 Science Kit with 28 Guided Experiments 48 Page Science Guide Parents’ Choice Silver Award Winner, 13.1" L x 2.6" W x 8.9" H • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Break Open 10 Premium Geodes – Includes Goggles, Detailed Learning Guide & 2 Display Stands - Great STEM Science Gift for Mineralogy & Geology Enthusiasts of Any Age • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Discovery Extreme Chemistry STEM Science Kit, At-Home STEM Kits For Kids, Chemistry Experiments, Chemistry Activities for Birthday Parties, Sleepovers • Amazon Business $19.35 1 $19.35

Materials cost

$346.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$381.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.32

Total project goal

$448.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $448.79

5 Donors

-$186.00

Donations toward project cost

-$162.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

match offer

-$257.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$218.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.60

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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