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Mrs. Johnson from Birmingham AL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovery Galore: Elementary Adventures in Microscopes, Machines, and Patterns!

Help me give my students microscopes, pattern blocks. and simple machines kits to enhance our STEM lab.

  • 2 donors
  • $714 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

What I adore most about my students is their insatiable curiosity and boundless enthusiasm for learning. Each day, they ignite the classroom with their infectious energy and unwavering eagerness to explore the world around them.

In this project, we aim to take their learning to new heights by providing them with three invaluable resources: microscopes, simple machine kits, and pattern blocks.

Each of these items serves as a gateway to a world of discovery and hands-on experimentation.

Microscopes will transform our classroom into a realm of scientific inquiry, allowing students to delve deep into the microscopic world. With these powerful tools, they can observe tiny organisms, explore the intricate structures of plants and insects, and witness scientific principles come to life before their eyes. By fostering a sense of wonder and awe, microscopes will spark their curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of science.

Simple machine kits will empower our students to become budding engineers and problem solvers. Through hands-on exploration, they will learn about the fundamental principles of physics and engineering while constructing and experimenting with various machines. From levers and pulleys to gears and inclined planes, these kits will not only teach them essential STEM concepts but also encourage creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.

Pattern blocks will invite our students to explore the mesmerizing world of mathematics and geometry in a fun and engaging way. With these colorful shapes, they will discover patterns, symmetry, and spatial relationships, laying the foundation for mathematical understanding and problem-solving skills.

Our goals for this project are ambitious, yet achievable. We aim to ignite passion for learning, foster critical thinking skills, and instill a sense of wonder in our students.

Mrs. Johnson
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x Power LED Lighted Pocket Microscope - Set of 4 (MM-300MU),Black/Grey • Amazon Business $47.36 6 $284.16
K'NEX Education - Intro to Simple Machines: Levers and Pulleys Set – 178 Pieces – For Grades 3-5 – Construction Education Toy • Amazon Business $29.33 6 $175.98
155 PCS Wooden Pattern Blocks Set, 24 Double-Sided Design Cards(48 Patterns) Geometric Shape Puzzle Fun Tangram Montessori Learning Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 (A Storage Bag & A Gift Box) • Amazon Business $9.49 6 $56.94
Teskyer ID Badge Holder with Retractable Lanyard, 4 Card Slots ID Card Holder with Zipper Pocket, Easy Swipe ID Holder for Work ID, School ID, Metro Card and Access Card • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98

Materials cost

$526.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$606.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.09

Total project goal

$713.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $713.91

1 Donor

-$356.96

Donations toward project cost

-$303.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.54

match offer

-$356.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$303.40

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.54

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 $0.00

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